To restart your DVR please perform the following steps:

Step 1: To restart your DVR:

Tivo with HD menus: Go to TiVo Central > Settings & Messages > Help > Restart or Reset System > Restart the TiVo DVR

TiVo with SD menus: Go to TiVo Central > Messages & Settings > Restart or Reset System > Restart the TiVo DVR

Step 2: Press THUMBS DOWN three times and then press ENTER.

If you cannot restart the DVR from the Tivo menus:

Step 1: Remove the power cord from the back of the DVR.

Step2: Wait at least 15 seconds and then reinsert the power cord.