LOCKING RECORDINGS ON A DTV DVR, IS IT POSSIBLE?

No, not possible, unless you keep her box from accessing your recordings.

What are your DVR/Receiver model numbers?

thanks ill find out the model numbers...but nowhere in the menu settings does it prevent deleting. seems like an easy fix for the DTV computer wiz's  JJ

You can set recordings to "Keep Until I Delete". But that just prevents the DVR from deleting the recordings if it needs more space. If you have a Genie setup and your mom's box is a Mini Genie Client, then there's nothing you can do. Mini Genies are simply a remote extension of the main Genie DVR. 

Post back with your box model numbers and we'll try to help. 

If you have multiple HDDVRs, you can lock out "remote deletion". That way you cannot delete from another room, having to be at that exact DVR itself.

However, if you have any Mini Genie Clients, those are extensions of the Genie so always have full access (think of it as multiple TVs on one box).

Unfortunately, there is not a way to prevent direct deletion. You can always delete what is on the box you are actually at. It would be a nice feature to have with the parental controls (be it young child or elderly/stubborn adult), but so far is not something that seems to be a priority for DirecTV.

We want to give thanks @litzdog911 and @Juniper for bringing help to Joe and the entire community.

We're sorry to hear about this situation with your DVR recordings @JoeJFlorida , your feedback it's appreciated, it help us improve to become better everyday. We will work hard to provide the best service combined with the best features.

Daniel VM - DIRECTV Community Specialist