Re: MCX Messenger crashes the device

From: CJSnet (usenet_at_TEETHthe-simpson.tv)
Date: 12/24/04 

Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 15:47:10 -0000

I have just:
Uninstalled MCX software from the MCE PC
Reinstalled (Upgrade) Windows XP MCE 2005
Downloaded all Windows Updates
Reinstalled MCX software
Reinstalled Update Rollup 1
Reset Router and reinstalled Firmware
Reset Gaming Adapter and reconfigured it
Added both MCX devices afresh to the MCE PC

I still get this error, sometimes even when I've just signed in to
MCMessenger:
Unauthorized window was detect while running the Media Center Experience,
'Windows Messenger', with file name 'C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe'. 

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Thanks.
CJSnet
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"CJSnet" <usenet@TEETHthe-simpson.tv> wrote in message 
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> "Todd Bowra [MSFT]" <toddbow@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
> news:eQR$eHY6EHA.2512@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> The primary thing of interest is that the window is titled "vgsmail..."
>> which is an MS Messenger --> SMS gateway service. Did you install any
>> additional software to enable this functionality?
>
> No, it's simply a 'user' who I added to my Messenger.  Ignore that, it 
> happens equally with other users.  Also it used to work fine for that user 
> as well as others.
>
> I can't put my finger on when this started but 2 major things have 
> changed:
> 1.    I installed (then removed) MSN Messenger 7 beta
> 2.    I purchased and installed the Xbox MCX
>
> Any ideas what that unauthorized window error means and how it can be told 
> to calm down a bit?
> -- 
> Thanks.
>
> CJSnet
>
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>> "CJSnet" <usenet@TEETHthe-simpson.tv> wrote in message
>> news:OaKyoAW6EHA.1408@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Todd
>>>
>>> If it helps the error code given on the MCX is 00020002 and it reports 
>>> the
>>> PC has been shut down or is in heavy usage (it's neither).
>>>
>>> There is also indeed an error in the Event Log:
>>>
>>> Unauthorized window was detect while running the Media Center 
>>> Experience,
>>> 'vgsmail - Conversation', with file name 'C:\Program
>>> Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe'.
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>
>>> I have tried uninstalling Windows Messenger 5 (via Add Windows 
>>> Components)
>>> and MSN Messenger 6.2 then reinstalling them, but the error still 
>>> appears.
>>> Does this help?
>>> -- 
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> CJSnet
>>>
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>>>
>>> "Todd Bowra [MSFT]" <toddbow@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OULMX9K6EHA.540@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> > This is very odd.
>>> >
>>> > The first thing to do is to check the System, Security, and Media 
>>> > Center
>>> > Event Viewer logs (right click My Computer --> Manage) for any errors
>>> > corresponding to the time that you were disconnected. Take a look at
>>> > what's
>>> > there and then post it back here.
>>> >
>>> > -- 
>>> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>> > rights.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > "CJSnet" <usenet@TEETHthe-simpson.tv> wrote in message
>>> > news:e45Xz%2305EHA.2012@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> >> I am using both the Linksys MCX box and separately the MCX for Xbox.
>> On
>>> >> both devices, when I sign into Media Center Messenger, it signs in ok
>> and
>>> >> shows me who's online, but if anyone signs in, messages me, or if I 
>>> >> try
>>> >> to
>>> >> start typing a message to someone, the device crashes and goes to the
>>> > 'lost
>>> >> connectivity' screen.  I then have to press OK to reconnect to my
>>> > computer.
>>> >>
>>> >> It also crashes at other times, but *always* whilst using Messenger.
>> Any
>>> >> ideas?
>>> >>
>>> >> Where I should I look to download updates/fixes for the MCX boxes?
>>> >> -- 
>>> >> Thanks.
>>> >>
>>> >> CJSnet
>>> >>
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>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >
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