How to Fix Vid 218 Error in Optimum DVR. [Solved]

Today we are here with the 100% fix for the Vid 218 Error for Optimum DVR codes which may be popping up for some users in the app. Mostly such errors are seen when some of the most needed files are misconfigured in your Windows OS. The updated Windows 10 updates may fix such issues.

But there is still the chance that the error remains unfixed in Optimum DVR. We dive deep into the main issue causing this error to pop up and let you know how to fix it.

What is Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 error?

The Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 error is the Hexadecimal format of the error caused. This is a common error code format used by Windows and other Windows-compatible software and driver vendors.

This code is used by the vendor to identify the error caused. This Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 error code has a numeric error number and a technical description. In some cases, the error may have more parameters in Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 format. This additional hexadecimal code is the address of the memory locations where the instruction(s) was loaded at the time of the error.

What causes Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 error?

The Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 error may be caused by Windows system file damage. The corrupted system file entries can be a real threat to the well-being of your computer.

There can be many events that may have resulted in system file errors. An incomplete installation, an incomplete uninstall, improper deletion of applications or hardware.

It can also be caused if your computer is recovered from a virus or adware/spyware attack or by an improper shutdown of the computer. All the above activities may result in the deletion or corruption of the entries in the Windows system files.

This corrupted system file will lead to missing and wrongly linked information and files needed for the proper working of the application.

How to easily fix Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 error?

There are two (2) ways to fix Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 Error on the latest packages:

Advanced Computer User Solution (manual update):

1) Start your computer and log on as an administrator.

2) Click the Start button then select All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Restore.

3) In the new window, select the “Restore my computer to an earlier time” option and then click Next.

4) Select the most recent system restore point from the “On this list, click a restore point” list, and then click Next.

5) Click Next on the confirmation window.

6) Restart the computer when the restoration is finished.

Novice Computer User Solution (completely automated):

1) Download (Optimum DVR Error Vid 218) repair utility.

2) Install the program and click the Scan button.

3) Click the Fix Errors button when the scan is completed.

4) Restart your computer.

How does it work?

This tool will scan and diagnose, then repair, your PC with patent-pending technology that fix your Windows operating system registry structure.
basic features: (repairs system freezing and rebooting issues, start-up customization, browser helper object management, program removal management, live updates, windows structure repair.)

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How to reboot your DVR?

• From the Optimum Stream home screen, go to Settings 
• Select Device Preferences
• Select Reboot (at the bottom)

How to resolve the Black screen?

If you attempted to watch a channel and you encountered a black screen, please do the following:

1. Exit the player by pressing the Back button
2. Select Watch from the details page or Guide

If this does not work, press Home to return to the Optimum Stream home screen. Select the Optimum TV app and try again. If the issue is still there, you can chat with the team here.

Optimum DVR Error Vid 218 Error Codes are caused in one way or another by misconfigured system files in your Windows operating system.

If you have Optimum Dvr Error Vid 218 errors then we strongly recommend that you download the DVR Error Tool.