How do I install TiVo Desktop 2.8 on my PC?

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Please first ensure that your PC meets the Minimum System Requirements for TiVo Desktop 2.8.

Step 1
Log in to the My Account web site at www.mytivo.com.au/myaccount using the e-mail address and password chosen when you activated your TiVo service, and write down your 10-digit Media Access Key and 26-character Desktop Plus Key (displayed on your My Account Dashboard).

Step 2
On the left hand pane of My Account, select “Home Networking Package” and follow the instructions to download TiVo Desktop 2.8 for PC.

Step 3
Run the downloaded installation package and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 4
When you run TiVo Desktop for the first time, you will be prompted for your Desktop Plus Key and Media Access Key (Refer to step 1 for information on obtaining these keys).

Step 5
Please restart your TiVo media device and PC.

NOTE: TiVo Desktop may not function properly until devices have been restarted.

You are now ready to begin using TiVo Desktop 2.8!

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