moose;333601 wroteOn similar note: if you have Shaw/Starchoice satellite PVR and your PVR is shows full but is not, go to Options, hit 9 (it's not listed - it's a secret option) then type FLUSHPVR using the number pad. You will lose all your preprogrammed recordings but all the phantom recordings occupying space on the HD will show up and you can delete them.
great tip, I have a buddy that has this exact prob.. Sent him email about this...