Asking how to delete multiple recordings on Virgin Media?
Here’s the answer!
Like every other device, your Virgin TV box’ storage is limited and relieving it from recordings is rather essential from time to time.
This way you’ll make up more space for brand-new TV shows or movies that you’re more interested in!
Let’s learn how to do that in easy steps:
To delete multiple recordings on Virgin Media, go to the “All” section within the guide. Next, highlight the files and press the “Clear” button on your remote. At the next prompt, select what action you wish to perform regarding the selected files.
Let’s learn more about deleting recordings within Virgin Media!
Can You Delete Multiple Recordings On Virgin Media?
Recordings made by your Virgin Media TV box could pile up over time and cause storage insufficiency for new shows you want to store.
This could become quite bothersome since you’ll be unable to upload new shows that you actually want to stream later.
- Once a recording is deleted it will be permanently removed from your Virgin TV box!
Deleting multiple recordings on Virgin Media is possible on all of the TV boxes this company sells.
There’s a specific feature within the settings of the cable box that will allow you to select which recordings and shows you want to delete from your device.
Let’s next learn how to delete multiple recordings on your Virgin TV box!
How to Delete Multiple Recordings On Virgin Media?
As we’ve clarified, deleting shows and recordings from your TV box is possible.
Remember that this is an irreversible action and you won’t be able to bring back that media.
In that regard, you should be careful with what you delete and what you want to keep.
Let’s jump in!
Step #1 Navigate Virgin TV Recordings
Your first task is to navigate to the “All” section in your Virgin TV box!
There, you’ll gain access to the list that contains all of the recorded shows and movies, including the date they were captured.
The files will be sorted by folders, with each folder containing the recordings of an individual TV show or a movie title.
- To navigate to the “All” section, go to Guide > Left Arrow > “ALL”.
You’ll see the folders containing the recordings in the middle of your screen.
This way you’ll have a clear view of what did your TV box record, how many files of the given show and when was the recording made.
Note: Titles that have a longer name, won’t be completely visible on your screen!
Step #2 Choose Which Recordings to Delete
The most essential step is to choose which recordings must be deleted. If you’re reading our guide with the goal of clearing as much space on your TV box as possible, pay attention now.
The number of recordings made under this title will be displayed next to the name.
This is why you can simply select the folder that contains the most recordings from a title.
If for instance, a title contains 20 recordings, then this folder would take much more space on your TV box than other folders that have 1 or 2 files.
Selecting which folders to erase from your TV box is really up to you, based on what you still haven’t viewed.
Tip: Use the Arrow UP/DOWN to scroll through the recordings’ folder list.
Step #3 Select the Media For Deletion
Now that you know which recording you want going, it’s time to select them!
- You won’t be able to delete multiple recordings at the same time!
This is just how Virgin TV boxes function and the multiple selection feature is currently not available.
The only way to erase more than one recording is if you delete an entire folder.
To highlight a show, select the show using UP/DOWN for the title to turn in red. If the folder you wish to delete has a red glow, it means that it is highlighted.
You’ll also get to use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons on your remote, to potentially move the folder into another section.
Alert: The next step results in permanent data loss!
Step #4 Clear Multiple Virgin TV Recordings!
Once the show you wish to delete has been highlighted, all you have to do is press the “Clear” button on your remote control.
This will cause a prompt to appear with additional instructions regarding the deletion of the selected show and next we’ll learn more about them!
Note: Pressing a button on your remote may accidentally select one of the options.
Step #5 Select a Clearing Option
Once the prompt for the recording’s deletion has appeared, you’ll have multiple choices you could select.
Let’s review each one of the options that will be available for selection:
- “Delete everything in this folder”
- “Delete recordings & replace them with bookmarks”
- “Delete everything & cancel this Series Link+”
- “Cancel (don’t do anything)”
Those are all of the options you’ll see in the following prompt. To make a selection, you’ll have to highlight the desired option and then press the OK button.
The only way to delete multiple recordings with a single click is when you select a folder that’s full of them.
Note: If you’ve accidentally selected a show you don’t want to delete, press “Cancel”.
Step #6 Repeat For Each Show
And now to have multiple recordings erased from your TV box’s drive, repeat this process!
After deleting a folder or particular files, you’ll be redirected back to the “All” section, where you could delete more of them.
Simply repeat the process we’ve listed above for each show you wish to remove from your Virgin TV cable box.
Note: A deleted recording or a folder will no longer exist in the “All” section in the Guide.
How to Delete Recordings On Virgin 360 Box?
Deleting recordings on a Virgin Media 360 box is also easy and approachable for each user.
Nobody wants their recordings to take up all of the space on the TV box and deleting some of them is rather essential.
Let’s look up how to erase recordings on a 360 box easily:
- Get your TV Box’s remote.
- Press the Recordings button on the bottom right.
- Choose “Library” and press OK.
- Select the Episode/Recording you wish to delete.
- Highlight “Delete”.
- Confirm the prompt by tapping the “OK” button.
- Wait for the recording to be erased.
- Repeat for each recording…
Deleting multiple recordings at once is also impossible here.
Same as with the TiVo Virgin TV box, you’ll have to perform the deletion process individually for each recording or folder
Alert: Deleting recordings on a Virgin 360 box is an irreversible process!
Can’t Delete Recordings On Virgin Media?
In case you’re unable to remove a recording or your Virgin Media TV Box is performing slowly, you need to perform a Hard Reset.
This method works by unplugging the TV Box from the power for around 3 minutes, which will refresh everything.
When you’re ready, scroll up and test deleting the recordings according to our guide!
Quick Recap:
Hence, to delete multiple recordings on Virgin Media, you’ll have to go to the “ALL” section within the TV Box Guide. The next step is to select which folders/recordings to delete and press the “Clear” button. Finally, choose “Delete everything in this folder”.
Wrapping Up:
Now we know how to delete multiple recordings on Virgin Media in quite detail, and we leave the rest up to you.
It’s good for your TV Box to have its recordings erased once in a while, especially if the field is already viewed.
This keeps your TV Box’s performance at high speed. For more guides on Virgin Media and solution methods, make sure to check our online tech blog.
Good Luck!
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Finn Wheatley holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UCL, London. He helped small data science consultancy firms, helping large corporations to grow their data capabilities, deploy advanced machine learning-based analytics and troubleshoot tech-related issues. Check out more about him here.