Camera Problem
DVR Hard Drive Full
Fix DVR/NVR storage problems, failed hard drives, overwrite settings, and short retention times.
Schedule ServiceDVR hard drive full or failing
When a DVR or NVR storage drive fails, your cameras may stop recording or keep only a tiny amount of footage. We check storage health, overwrite settings, recording mode, and retention needs.
Storage issues we handle
- Hard drive errors
- No playback available
- Storage full warnings
- Too few days of recorded footage
- Incorrect overwrite settings
- Motion recording setup
We can recommend the right drive size and recording settings based on your camera count and how long you want footage retained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should my DVR overwrite old footage automatically?+
In most cases, yes. If overwrite is disabled, recording may stop when the drive is full.
Can you recover missing recordings?+
Sometimes not. If the system was not recording, footage may not exist.
How often do recorder hard drives fail?+
Security recorder drives run constantly and can fail over time, especially in hot or dusty locations.