[mythtv-users] Disable schedules download

[Michael T. Dean]

On 06/16/2015 07:37 AM, aaron wrote:
>
>
> Hi,
>
> This is something I never thought I'd have to consider, but since I've 
> been unable to get myth/lirc/my IR blaster to talk to my STB, I've 
> been unable to make much use of my myth box for about two years.
>
> Money's gotten a little tight, so I've decided to let my schedules 
> direct subscription lapse. I wish I could justify continuing, and if I 
> ever get things working again I'll resubscribe instantly...
>
> I long ago removed all the channels from the backend, but I left 
> mythfilldatabase enabled.
>
> My question is... How do I go about disabling the automatic execution 
> of the task? I have it configured to allow mythbackend control when it 
> gets run (that is, there is no cron job to disable)
>
> This might be a silly question, but I haven't had a chance to go 
> through the settings yet...
>
>

In mythtv-setup, disable:

Automatically update program listings
If enabled, the guide data program will be run automatically.

in the General settings section.

Mike