Re: Media Center Extender gives error code 2003

If that's the case, you should update to Update Rollup 2 and the Xbox 360
software bits in one shot.

Download that install file from here
http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/8/5/28521E1E-120E-4D05-8310-3E43F2734431/XboxMCEFULL-ENU.exe

or tinyurl'ed here
http://tinyurl.com/c9hvu

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"Harold" <Harold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:75B0616A-0E4A-4DFF-A0B4-7CD8F3AD14D5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi Doug,
>
> I checked and it says 3.1. Should I try to apply the rollup 2?
>
> I appreciate all the help.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> Harold,
>>
>> You say that you upgraded from 2004 to 2005, using the HP supplied
>> upgrade. Can you check something for me? Click Start, Run and enter
>> REGEDIT Go to:
>>
>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center
>>
>> Look in the right pane for the Ident value. For MCE 2005, it should read
>> 3.0. For MCE 2005 with Update Rollup 1, it should read 3.1. And for MCE
>> 2005 with Update Rollup 2, it should read 4.0.
>>
>> --
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>> "Harold" <Harold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:F5B6C5D2-664D-4DB8-B0BA-F760A0FB358B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Todd thanks again for your input.
>> >
>> > With respect to the firewall/intrusion detection/anti-virus/privacy
>> > software
>> > you asked about, I used to have Norton Antivirus installed on my
>> > computer (it
>> > came with the standard HP harddisk image). To make sure this was not
>> > causing
>> > the problem I uninstalled it via the control panel, in order words, it
>> > should
>> > now be completely removed from the computer. Is there any chance this
>> > software is still causing the problem?
>> >
>> > Other than that I was relying on the firewall in my broadband router
>> > which I
>> > took out of the picture by using the x-over cable instead.
>> >
>> > I am really mystified by what is going on here, I really don't see any
>> > other
>> > programs that should interfer with the communication. As mentioned, I
>> > even
>> > reinstalled the HP harddisk image. On the odd chance that the HP
>> > harddisk
>> > image contains some software that is causing the problem without me
>> > realizing
>> > it, I reviewed all the processes that are running in the task manager.
>> > I
>> > didn't find anything out of the ordinary, except from an application
>> > called
>> > "backweb" which according to HP, is their automatic update utility. I
>> > terminated the application in the task manager, but that didn't solve
>> > the
>> > problem either. Is there any chance that despite me terminating it, it
>> > is
>> > still interfering with the communication? Is there any chance there is
>> > more
>> > going on than what I can see in the task manager?
>> >
>> > Other than that the only things that are out of the ordinary on my
>> > system is
>> > that:
>> > A) the original HP harddisk image is for the previous version of MCE.
>> > To
>> > get to MCE XP 2005, I install the HP upgrade MCE XP 2005 CD over the
>> > harddisk
>> > image (it doesn't let me install it without first installing the
>> > original
>> > image).
>> > B) I have second hard drive installed (dynamic, but -as mentioned- I
>> > tried
>> > disconnecting the drive)
>> > C) I have upgrade the tuner to a Hauppauge 500
>> > D) I have upgarde the soundcard to a Soundblaster Audigy 2
>> > E) I have web services running (on port 80)
>> > F) I have an FTP services running (on port 21)
>> >
>> > Is there any chance my web or FTP server services have anything to do
>> > with
>> > this? I will try switching them off tonight...
>> >
>> > Are there any other trouble shooting tools/techniques I should
>> > consider?
>> >
>> > I am getting to the point where I am starting to run out of ideas....
>> >
>> > Any help is appreciated!!
>> >
>> > "Todd Bowra [MSFT]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> This behavior is consistent with something blocking some of the
>> >> necessary
>> >> network traffic (odd given that you said you disabled your firewall).
>> >> The
>> >> fact that you see this with a cross-over cable eliminates your
>> >> router/switch
>> >> as a possible culprit. Can you provide more information regarding the
>> >> firewall/intrusion detection/anti-virus/privacy software installed on
>> >> your
>> >> PC, including what state it is in? In some cases, firewalls will
>> >> still
>> >> block traffic even when set to disabled, so it would help isolate the
>> >> issue
>> >> if you temporarily uninstalled any third-party firewall software and
>> >> enabled
>> >> the Windows Firewall instead.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> >> rights.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Harold" <Harold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:FBA95BD2-5ECA-422F-B103-9EC01BA58366@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> > Hi Todd,
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks for your input. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the PC
>> >> > extender software and reseting the extender. In matter of fact, I
>> >> > even
>> >> > brought my original extender back to the store and got another one
>> >> > since I
>> >> > first thought it was product related. Furthermore, I also
>> >> > reinstalled the
>> >> HP
>> >> > windows XP that came with my computer.
>> >> >
>> >> > I am wondering if there is anyway that some other software/router is
>> >> > still
>> >> > interfering with the extender (this is also why I tried to direct
>> >> > x-over
>> >> > ethernet cable). Is there any way to check the communication
>> >> > between the
>> >> > extender and the PC?
>> >> >
>> >> > In any case, here is the contents of my log files:
>> >> >
>> >> > DvcSetup:
>> >> > ***********************************************************
>> >> > Wednesday, 28 December 2005 21:23:07
>> >> > ***********************************************************
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Checking only instance of installer.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : CmdLine: Installing.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Verifying EULA is present.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Verifying MCE version.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Verifying NIC is present.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:07 PM : Start conditions met.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:52 PM : Loading EULA from: E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:23:57 PM : Stopping MCRD service.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:00 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:00 PM : Checking available disk space.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:02 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:02 PM : Starting install.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:02 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I
>> >> > "E:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
>> >> > /q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:19 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:19 PM : Starting the MCRD service.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Updating TS Event Log.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Detecting configured tuners...
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Found 2 tuners.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Getting tuner ID...
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Tuner 30071eae-1eb6-44c8-b86d-9f3b297e39a4 is BUSY.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Acquiring tuner.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Tuner acquired.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Getting tuner ID...
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Tuner fceaabd8-0b13-4a47-b35a-b78609b8f166 is FREE.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Acquiring tuner.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Tuner acquired.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:20 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:21 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from:
>> >> > E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:24:56 PM : Validating product key.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:00 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:01 PM : Internet connection is valid.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:04 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:05 PM : Starting Internet Activation.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:08 PM : Product sucessfully activated.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:08 PM : Enabling MultiSession.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:22 PM : Verifying security codes.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:22 PM : Security Code: 5448-1008
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:22 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:23 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections
>> >> > settings.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:23 PM : RDP enabled.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:23 PM : FUS enabled.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:23 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:23 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:34 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:34 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:25:34 PM : Power management IS enabled.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:19 PM : Creating MCRD users group.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:20 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD
>> >> > users
>> >> group.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:27 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:49 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:49 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:54 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
>> >> > /connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:5448-1008
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:55 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.
>> >> >
>> >> > 9:26:55 PM : Exiting
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > ***********************************************************
>> >> > Monday, 02 January 2006 15:48:34
>> >> > ***********************************************************
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Checking only instance of installer.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : CmdLine: Installing.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Verifying EULA is present.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Verifying MCE version.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Verifying NIC is present.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:34 PM : Start conditions met.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:38 PM : Loading EULA from: E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:40 PM : Stopping MCRD service.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:41 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:41 PM : Checking available disk space.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:42 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:42 PM : Starting install.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:42 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I
>> >> > "E:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
>> >> > /q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:47 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:47 PM : Starting the MCRD service.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Updating TS Event Log.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Detecting configured tuners...
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Found 2 tuners.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Getting tuner ID...
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Tuner a284b0ea-e241-456c-a6b7-bf02c9b50284 is FREE.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Acquiring tuner.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Tuner acquired.
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Getting tuner ID...
>> >> >
>> >> > 3:48:48 PM : Tuner 94d37661-f7ad-4699-b2a2-8b303e7a1938 is FREE.
>> >> >


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