Please Help - MCX unable to connect
From: Terry (Terry_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/27/05
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Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:15:03 -0800
Sorry for the multiple posts, I have been through the relevant threads on
this and other forums and I am stumped. I have a Linksys MCX and I cannot
get it to connect. Today, I tried enabling the firewall, (added exception
ports on windows firewall 3776 5555 7777 for UDP).
The Startup Tracker (thanks to Doug Knox) contains:
3/27/05 12:49:38 PM
-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
No Items Found
-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
NvCplDaemon RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
WINDVDPatch CTHELPER.EXE
WildTangent CDA RUNDLL32.exe "C:\Program
Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain
UpdReg C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
ShowIcon_KYE Electronics Corp."C:\Program Files\USB Storage RW\shwicon.exe"
-t"KYE Electronics Corp.\USB Storage R/W v1.14e057"
Recguard C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
QuickTime Task C:\WINDOWS\System32\qttask.exe
POINTER point32.exe
nwiz nwiz.exe /installquiet /keeploaded /nodetect
MXO Auto Loader C:\WINDOWS\MXOALDR.EXE
MaxtorOneTouch C:\PROGRA~1\Maxtor\OneTouch\Utils\OneTouch.exe
KBD C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
Jet Detection "C:\Program
Files\Creative\SBAudigy\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe"
ISUSScheduler "C:\Program Files\Common
Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
ISUSPM Startup
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe -startup
hpsysdrv c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
HP Software Update "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software
Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
HP Component Manager "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
ehTray C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
DVDTray "C:\Program Files\HP DVD\Umbrella\DVDTray.exe"
DVDBitSet "C:\Program Files\DVDBitSet\DVDBitSet.exe" /noui
dla C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
mmtask C:\Program Files\Musicmatch\Musicmatch
Jukebox\mmtask.exe
MMTray C:\Program Files\Musicmatch\Musicmatch
Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
WT GameChannel C:\Program
Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel.exe
-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
No Items Found
-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Sonic RecordNow! Deluxe
msnmsgr "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe"
/background
-- Registry --
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
RunNarrator Narrator.exe
tscuninstall
-- Registry --
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
No Items Found
-- Start Menu - Current User --
X1 System Tray.lnk
-- Start Menu - All Users --
Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk
Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk
Extender Resource Monitor.lnk
HotSync Manager.lnk
hp center.lnk
HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk
HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk
Microsoft Office.lnk
-- Disabled Items --
No Items Found
-- Registry - Shell Value - HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon --
Explorer.exe
-- Running Processes --
System Idle Process
System
smss.exe \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
csrss.exe
winlogon.exe winlogon.exe
services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
PhotoshopElementsFil"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements
3.0\PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe"
cisvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
CTsvcCDA.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
DefWatch.exe "C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec
AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe"
ehRecvr.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
ehSched.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
PhotoshopElementsDev"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements
3.0\PhotoshopElementsDeviceConnect.exe"
retrorun.exe "C:\Program Files\Dantz\Retrospect\retrorun.exe"
explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
scsiaccess.exe "C:\Program Files\Photodex\ProShowGold\ScsiAccess.exe"
svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
MsPMSPSv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
CTHELPER.EXE "C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTHELPER.EXE"
rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.exe" "C:\Program
Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain
Shwicon.exe "C:\Program Files\USB Storage RW\shwicon.exe" -t"KYE
Electronics Corp.\USB Storage R/W v1.14e057"
qttask.exe "C:\WINDOWS\System32\qttask.exe"
point32.exe "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe"
MXOALDR.EXE "C:\WINDOWS\MXOALDR.EXE"
OneTouch.exe "C:\PROGRA~1\Maxtor\OneTouch\Utils\OneTouch.exe"
kbd.exe "C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE"
rundll32.exe rundll32.exe nview.dll,nViewInitialize
issch.exe "C:\Program Files\Common
Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
hpsysdrv.exe "C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe"
hpwuSchd2.exe "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software
Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
hpcmpmgr.exe "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
ehtray.exe "C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe"
DVDTray.exe "C:\Program Files\HP DVD\Umbrella\DVDTray.exe"
tfswctrl.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe"
mmtask.exe "C:\Program Files\Musicmatch\Musicmatch
Jukebox\mmtask.exe"
mm_tray.exe "C:\Program Files\Musicmatch\Musicmatch
Jukebox\mm_tray.exe"
GameChannel.exe "C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel.exe"
msnmsgr.exe "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
hotsync.exe "C:\WorkPad\hotsync.exe"
BackWeb-137903.exe "C:\Program Files\hp
center\137903\Program\BackWeb-137903.exe" -startup
hpqtra08.exe "C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe"
dllhost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
/Processid:{02D4B3F1-FD88-11D1-960D-00805FC79235}
X1Systray.exe "C:\Program Files\X1\X1Systray.exe"
ehmsas.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe -Embedding
hpqgalry.exe "C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe"
-cpc -s
alg.exe
RMSvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\ehome\RMSvc.exe
McrdSvc.exe
RMSysTry.exe "C:\WINDOWS\eHome\RMSysTry.exe"
MCXNetTW.exe "C:\WINDOWS\ehome\MCXNetTW.exe" /autobwtest
/dvcID={00000000-0000-0010-8000-000F66FE0E33} /register
EXCEL.EXE "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE"
cidaemon.exe "cidaemon.exe" DownLevelDaemon "c:\system volume
information\catalog.wci" 196672l 1568l
notepad.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\pfirewall.log
cidaemon.exe "cidaemon.exe" DownLevelDaemon "c:\documents and
settings\all users\application data\microsoft\visio\catalog.wci" 196672l 1568l
IEXPLORE.EXE "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE"
Winzip32.exe "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\winzip32.exe" "C:\Documents and
Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Test\Media Centre
Extender\StartupTracker3.zip"
StartupTracker3.exe "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local
Settings\Temp\StartupTracker3.exe"
wmiprvse.exe
-- Running Services --
(deleted)
Previous posts:
List night I tried:
- using a different router (SoHoware NBG800)
- installing the Linksys Rollup
- disabled all Symantec virus programs in MSconfig
- crippling my wireless router by changing WPA to WEP (in case the MCX was
still trying to use the wirelesss connection)
- Installed KB 888316 - Resolves issues that might occur with the Electronic
Program Guide (someone else posted a message that they thought it helped them)
IT IS STILL NOT WORKING!
I have the firewall turned off, but I am not sure if the ports 3776 5555 and
7777 are open (it shouldn't matter if the firewall is turned off but I am
grasping at straws at this point). Also, should these ports be opened for
TCP or UDP?
These are the last entry in my c:\windows\DvcConn.log
***********************************************************
Thursday, 24 March 2005 20:59:48
***********************************************************
8:59:48 PM : Checking only instance of installer.
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: DvcConn launched from DvcSetup.
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: Security code passed in via cmdline: 7704-7687
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: Skipping Pre-Run Checks.
8:59:48 PM : Verifying EULA is present.
8:59:48 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.
8:59:48 PM : Start conditions met.
8:59:48 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.
8:59:48 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).
8:59:48 PM : Removing device from device table. ID =
{00000000-0000-0010-8000-000F66FE0E33}
8:59:48 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.
9:00:03 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.
9:00:04 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =
{00000000-0000-0010-8000-000F66FE0E33}
9:00:05 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.
9:00:05 PM : Starting affiliation.
9:00:10 PM : Waiting for visibility status.
9:00:11 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.
9:00:13 PM : Verifying MCRD users group exists.
9:00:13 PM : Creating MCRD user account.
9:00:15 PM : Configuring user profile.
9:00:22 PM : Updating device table with account settings.
9:00:22 PM : Saving user account info in device table.
9:00:22 PM : Affiliation complete.
9:00:28 PM : Launching NTW /register.
9:00:29 PM : Checking for cancelled affiliation...
9:00:29 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.
9:00:29 PM : Exiting
This is the last entry in my c:\windows\DvcSetup.log
***********************************************************
Thursday, 24 March 2005 20:52:16
***********************************************************
8:52:16 PM : Checking only instance of installer.
8:52:16 PM : CmdLine: Installing.
8:52:16 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop
8:52:16 PM : Verifying EULA is present.
8:52:16 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.
8:52:16 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.
8:52:17 PM : Verifying MCE version.
8:52:17 PM : Verifying NIC is present.
8:52:17 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.
8:52:17 PM : Start conditions met.
8:52:29 PM : Loading EULA from: F:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt
8:52:33 PM : Stopping MCRD service.
8:52:37 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.
8:52:37 PM : Checking available disk space.
8:52:40 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.
8:52:40 PM : Starting install.
8:52:40 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I "F:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
/q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"
8:53:04 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.
8:53:04 PM : Starting the MCRD service.
8:53:06 PM : Updating TS Event Log.
8:53:06 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.
8:53:06 PM : Detecting configured tuners...
8:53:06 PM : Found 1 tuners.
8:53:06 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...
8:53:06 PM : Getting tuner ID...
8:53:06 PM : Tuner aca5044a-31e0-4424-bc03-2c787f830f05 is FREE.
8:53:06 PM : Acquiring tuner.
8:53:06 PM : Tuner acquired.
8:53:06 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000
8:53:06 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.
8:53:07 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.
8:53:08 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from: F:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt
8:53:43 PM : Validating product key.
8:53:48 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.
8:53:49 PM : Internet connection is valid.
8:53:52 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.
8:53:54 PM : Starting Internet Activation.
8:53:57 PM : Product sucessfully activated.
8:53:57 PM : Enabling MultiSession.
8:54:15 PM : Verifying security codes.
8:54:15 PM : Security Code: 7704-7687
8:54:15 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.
8:54:16 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.
8:54:16 PM : RDP is NOT enabled.
8:54:16 PM : FUS enabled.
8:54:16 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.
8:54:16 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.
8:54:19 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.
8:54:19 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.
8:54:19 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.
8:54:28 PM : Creating MCRD users group.
8:54:31 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD users group.
8:55:38 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.
8:59:45 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.
8:59:45 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.
8:59:47 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
/connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:7704-7687
8:59:49 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.
8:59:49 PM : Exiting
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. IF I DON'T GET IT WORKING IN THE NEXT WEEK THE MCX
IS GOING BACK TO WHERE IT CAME FROM.
I don't consider re-installing Windows Media Centre 2005 an option. (I
would have to spend two days to rebuild this system).
"Terry" wrote:
> Every once in a while I can get my Linksys Media Centre extender to work, but
> if I touch anything (power off the MCX or reboot the PC) it dies (usually a
> 00020B08 followed by a 00000B08 error message).
>
> I have an HP 873n Media Centre PC running MCE 2005 (upgrade provided by HP)
> connected to a Linksys WRT54G (firmware v3.01.3) wireless router. At first, I
> conected the MCX via a wireless connection. On my original install, I had to
> remove Microsoft's antispyware and I turned off the Microsoft firewall, and
> after a few tries I got it working. However, it was short lived (I think I
> powered off the MCX when I went to bed and I couldn't get it to work after
> that. After many hours on the phone with Linksys tech support (we tried to
> re-install it several times, and upgraded the MCX firmware), they shipped me
> a replacement unit . I managed to get the new MCX to work (removing MCX
> software and re-installing it) but I believe it died when I powered off the
> MCX or rebooted my PC.
>
> Next I hard-wired the MCX into my WRT54G and tried a few installation
> attempts, normally resulting in 00020B08 followed by a 00000B08 error message
> or sometimes a 00020002 followed by a 00020B08. I have tried disabling
> several of the services at bootup using msconfig (doing this I got it to work
> once, but I think it was a fluke since I couldn't recreate it).
>
> random thoughts:
> I am not using PC Anywhere
> I do have a Maxtor One Touch drive attached to the 873n
> I have an HP 2510 all in one printer using a wireless connection that works
> all the time
> I have a Toshiba Tecra notebook that works on the wireless connection
> (sometimes it drops my WPA connection in favour of a neighbour's non
> encrypted link, I am still not sure why. I thought I solved this problem
> once when I removed the Authentication on the wireless card). Normally, I use
> my notebook at my desk in a docking station.
>
> I have a 900Mhz cordless Vtech phone.
> I have a microwave (not being used during these attempts)
>
> I looked in the Computer Management utility for clues, but I am not quite
> sure where I should be looking. I do not see any events that coincide with
> my installation/connection attempts in the System Tools/Application, Media
> Center, Security or System tabs.
>
> On one installation attemp I had disabled the Windows Firewall/Internet
> Connection Sharing service in MSConfig and the software would not install
> stating 'The curent configuration of the Windows Firewall is preventing a
> successful connection to the Media Centre extender'.
>
> I am stumped, it shouldn't be this hard! Any help would be appreciated.
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