Re: Media Center problems after removing SP2

From: NH-JimS (NHJimS_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/28/04 

Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 22:19:01 -0800

Jeanette,
Thanks for the help. I learned the hard way. My next system will include a
GHOST drive for sure.
I did make the System Recovery CD, so I could try a repair install. That
may be my next thing to try, however I'm concerned what this might do to the
rest of my installed applications. I wonder if I can just repair the Media
Center part? Probably not.
I tried running the Microsoft MCE Test Kit 2.0 diagnostic utility.
Everything passed except the MPEG Decoders? It said that I don't have a
compatible decoder. It lists several decoders installed (including the
latest InterVideo one), but says that none of them are compatible. Not sure
what to make of this. I suppose this could be my problem, but how could they
all not work?

Thanks,

Jim

"Granny" wrote:

> I realize it's a bit late, but one should always have a good backup before
> installing something as complex as a service pack.
> I also realize most MCE users have purchased a ready built system and do not
> have their hard drive in more than one partition or have not added an
> additional hard drive to use a drive imaging program like GHOST or Drive
> Image.
> One should NEVER trust System Restore completely as it does not perform as
> well as a good backup or drive image.
>
> So sorry to hear of your problem..Wish I could offer you some good help.
>
> Do you have the install CD's for XP Media Center Edition? You could boot
> form the CD Rom drive with it and do a repair install. That's all I can
> think of.
>
> jeanette harper
>

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