Set-top box and password
I'm stuck in two loops and hope someone can help me. I have a really old set-top box (must be at least 8 years old) and it gave up its ghost yesterday. It does the message 'starting up' but then states no input received and it beeps at me. It does this on loop. I've tried phoning (0345 454 1111) and get asked at one point to confirm certain letters in my password, but I'm told these are incorrect. I assume this is right and wanted to change my password online. I have confirmed several times my email address, but I don't receive a mail to change it. Then I click on the link to get more help, am refereed to the same number as above, and the options don't offer help with changing password. So I wait on the line and ... am asked again to confirm certain letters in my password. Tearing my hair out here and grateful for any advice. Thank you!
Welcome to the Community Forums.
Sorry to hear of your concerns with your set-top box issue and your password.
This sounds like the memorable word that we ask 3 characters from to pass account security to discuss the account. If you're unaware of the memorable word, then this can be changed via the Virgin Media online account if needed. It takes around 30 minutes for the system to fully update with the new word.
Regarding the set-top box. Are all the connections into the set-top box and into the wall sockets/any splitters you may have, tight and secure. Ensure there are no kinks, twists or damage to the cabling. Do you have a HDMI cable or SCART cable to connect the set-top box to the TV?