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MCE 2005 Xbox 360 Extender PC Setup Cannot contact Xbox 360 Donovan 02-04-2006
Posted by Donovan on February 4, 2006, 2:25 pm
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I purchased an XBox 360 about a week ago, and have been trying to connect it
to my Dell XPS MCE 2005 PC ever since. I have spent a lot of time searching
the net and talking to XBox support, but so far I have not been able to get
it fixed.

The Problem:
The 360 sees my PC and connects fine via Media Connect, however when running
XBox360 setup via media center extender manager I get as far as entering the
setup key, and get stuck on the next screen. The PC always reports back Xbox
360 cannot be contacted. I also have an Xbox Classic w/ MC extender and it
connects fine to the MC PC.

My Setup:
Dell XPS Gen 4 running WinXP MCE 2005 Rollup 2
Xbox 360
Xbox Classic w/media center extender software
Linksys Router BEFSX41 firmware 1.52.9
Toshiba Cable Modem
All connections are hardwired

What I have tried thus far:
Uninstalled McAfee AV
Uninstalled MS Anti-Spyware
Disabled Windows built-in Firewall
Ugraded Linksys router to current firmware
Purchased a router on the compliant list, DLink DI-524
Direct connected the PC to the 360 via CAT5
Uninstalled and reinstalled mediaconnect and extendermanager (numerous times)
"regsvr32 %windir%\system32\rsaenh.dll"
Numerous calls to XBox support and Dell Support

The following response posts are my log files (the DvcConn.log is only from
the last few events, and does include where I added my classic Xbox to
extender succesfully, all of the failures are for the 360.):

Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks,
Donovan

Posted by Donovan on February 4, 2006, 3:07 pm
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DvcConn.log - only the last several entries are included. Also note the
second entry beginning at 8:43:50 PM on Friday, was successful. This was my
Original Xbox, not the 360. The original xbox connects fine, but not the 360.




***********************************************************
Friday, 03 February 2006 20:13:23
***********************************************************
8:13:23 PM : CmdLine: DvcConn launched from DvcSetup.

8:13:23 PM : Checking OS version.

8:13:23 PM : Checking MCE version.

8:13:23 PM : MCE version = Emerald.

8:13:23 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

8:13:23 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

8:13:23 PM : CmdLine: Security code passed in via cmdline: 0374-5151

8:13:23 PM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

8:13:23 PM : CmdLine: Skipping Pre-Run Checks.

8:13:23 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

8:13:23 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

8:13:23 PM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

8:13:23 PM : Start conditions met.

8:13:23 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

8:13:23 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

8:13:23 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


8:13:24 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

8:13:25 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

8:43:36 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

8:43:36 PM : Clearing the device ID.

8:43:36 PM : Clearing the security code.

8:43:42 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

8:43:42 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

8:43:42 PM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Friday, 03 February 2006 20:43:50
***********************************************************
8:43:50 PM : Checking OS version.

8:43:50 PM : Checking MCE version.

8:43:50 PM : MCE version = Emerald.

8:43:50 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

8:43:50 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

8:43:50 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

8:43:50 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

8:43:50 PM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

8:43:50 PM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

8:43:50 PM : Verifying MCE version.

8:43:50 PM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

8:43:50 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

8:43:50 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

8:43:50 PM : Start conditions met.

8:43:53 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

8:43:55 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

8:43:55 PM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

8:43:59 PM : Applying Default Settings.

8:43:59 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

8:43:59 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

8:43:59 PM : Skipping Media Settings.

8:43:59 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

8:43:59 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

8:43:59 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

8:44:09 PM : Verifying security codes.

8:44:09 PM : Security Code: 3004-8140

8:44:09 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

8:44:09 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

8:44:09 PM : Removing device from device table. ID =


8:44:09 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

8:44:24 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

8:44:24 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


8:44:25 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

8:44:25 PM : Starting affiliation.

8:44:27 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

8:44:28 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

8:44:44 PM : Verifying MCRD users group exists.

8:44:45 PM : Creating MCRD user account.

8:44:45 PM : Configuring user profile.

8:44:51 PM : Suppressing MCE discovery dialogs for MCX user.

8:44:51 PM : Updating device table with account settings.

8:44:51 PM : Saving user account info in device table.

8:44:51 PM : Affiliation complete.

8:44:51 PM : Launching mcrdwmp.exe.

8:44:52 PM : Skipping WMC configuration: WMC install not successful, or not
attempted.

8:44:52 PM : Pre-populating the music library.

8:44:59 PM : Waiting for music population to complete.

8:47:34 PM : Aborting Find music thread

8:47:34 PM : FindMusic thread being aborted.

8:47:34 PM : calling StopPopulatingMusicFolders.

8:47:35 PM : FindMusic:: _NavigateAway(True)

8:47:37 PM : Checking for generic error during affiliation...

8:47:37 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

8:47:37 PM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Friday, 03 February 2006 20:47:47
***********************************************************
8:47:47 PM : Checking OS version.

8:47:47 PM : Checking MCE version.

8:47:47 PM : MCE version = Emerald.

8:47:47 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

8:47:47 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

8:47:47 PM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

8:47:47 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

8:47:47 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

8:47:47 PM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

8:47:47 PM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

8:47:47 PM : Verifying MCE version.

8:47:47 PM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

8:47:47 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

8:47:47 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

8:47:47 PM : Start conditions met.

8:47:49 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

8:47:51 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

8:47:51 PM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

8:47:55 PM : Applying Default Settings.

8:47:55 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

8:47:55 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

8:47:55 PM : Skipping Media Settings.

8:47:55 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

8:47:55 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

8:47:55 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

8:48:22 PM : Verifying security codes.

8:48:22 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

8:48:22 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

8:48:22 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

8:48:22 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


8:48:23 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

8:48:23 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

8:49:02 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

8:49:02 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

8:49:02 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

8:49:02 PM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Friday, 03 February 2006 22:00:24
***********************************************************
10:00:24 PM : Checking OS version.

10:00:24 PM : Checking MCE version.

10:00:24 PM : MCE version = Emerald.

10:00:24 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

10:00:24 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

10:00:24 PM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

10:00:24 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

10:00:24 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

10:00:24 PM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

10:00:24 PM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

10:00:24 PM : Verifying MCE version.

10:00:24 PM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

10:00:24 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

10:00:24 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

10:00:24 PM : Start conditions met.

10:00:26 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

10:00:28 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

10:00:28 PM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

10:00:31 PM : Applying Default Settings.

10:00:31 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

10:00:31 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

10:00:31 PM : Skipping Media Settings.

10:00:31 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

10:00:31 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

10:00:31 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

10:00:52 PM : Verifying security codes.

10:00:52 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

10:00:52 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

10:00:52 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

10:00:52 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


10:00:53 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

10:00:53 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

10:01:15 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

10:01:15 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

10:01:15 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

10:01:15 PM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Friday, 03 February 2006 23:20:18
***********************************************************
11:20:18 PM : Checking OS version.

11:20:18 PM : Checking MCE version.

11:20:18 PM : MCE version = Emerald.

11:20:18 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

11:20:18 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

11:20:18 PM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

11:20:18 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

11:20:18 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

11:20:18 PM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

11:20:19 PM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

11:20:19 PM : Verifying MCE version.

11:20:19 PM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

11:20:19 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

11:20:19 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

11:20:19 PM : Start conditions met.

11:20:20 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

11:20:22 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

11:20:22 PM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

11:20:26 PM : Applying Default Settings.

11:20:26 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

11:20:26 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

11:20:26 PM : Skipping Media Settings.

11:20:26 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

11:20:26 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

11:20:26 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

11:20:39 PM : Verifying security codes.

11:20:39 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

11:20:39 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:20:39 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:20:39 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:20:40 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:20:40 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:21:31 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:21:31 PM : Clearing the device ID.

11:21:31 PM : Clearing the security code.

11:21:31 PM : Verifying security codes.

11:21:31 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

11:21:31 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:21:31 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:21:31 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:21:32 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:21:32 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:22:36 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:22:36 PM : Clearing the device ID.

11:22:36 PM : Clearing the security code.

11:22:37 PM : Verifying security codes.

11:22:37 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

11:22:37 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:22:37 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:22:37 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:22:38 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:22:38 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:28:23 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:28:23 PM : Clearing the device ID.

11:28:23 PM : Clearing the security code.

11:28:24 PM : Verifying security codes.

11:28:24 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

11:28:24 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:28:24 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:28:24 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:28:25 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:28:25 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:28:44 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

11:28:44 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:28:44 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

11:28:44 PM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Friday, 03 February 2006 23:32:25
***********************************************************
11:32:25 PM : Checking OS version.

11:32:25 PM : Checking MCE version.

11:32:25 PM : MCE version = Emerald.

11:32:25 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

11:32:25 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

11:32:25 PM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

11:32:25 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

11:32:25 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

11:32:25 PM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

11:32:26 PM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

11:32:26 PM : Verifying MCE version.

11:32:26 PM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

11:32:26 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

11:32:26 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

11:32:26 PM : Start conditions met.

11:32:28 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

11:32:30 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

11:32:30 PM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

11:32:34 PM : Applying Default Settings.

11:32:34 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

11:32:34 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

11:32:34 PM : Skipping Media Settings.

11:32:34 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

11:32:34 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

11:32:34 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

11:32:42 PM : Verifying security codes.

11:32:42 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

11:32:42 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:32:43 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:32:43 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:32:44 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:32:44 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:33:01 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:33:01 PM : Clearing the device ID.

11:33:01 PM : Clearing the security code.

11:33:02 PM : Verifying security codes.

11:33:02 PM : Security Code: 0374-5151

11:33:02 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:33:02 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:33:02 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:33:03 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:33:03 PM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:33:23 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

11:33:23 PM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:33:23 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

11:33:23 PM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Saturday, 04 February 2006 10:48:13
***********************************************************
10:48:13 AM : Checking OS version.

10:48:14 AM : Checking MCE version.

10:48:14 AM : MCE version = Emerald.

10:48:14 AM : Checking only instance of installer.

10:48:14 AM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

10:48:14 AM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

10:48:14 AM : Verifying user is Administrator.

10:48:14 AM : Verifying EULA is present.

10:48:14 AM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

10:48:14 AM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

10:48:14 AM : Verifying MCE version.

10:48:14 AM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

10:48:14 AM : Verifying NIC is present.

10:48:14 AM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

10:48:14 AM : Start conditions met.

10:48:15 AM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

10:48:17 AM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

10:48:17 AM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

10:48:21 AM : Applying Default Settings.

10:48:21 AM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

10:48:21 AM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

10:48:21 AM : Skipping Media Settings.

10:48:21 AM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

10:48:21 AM : Media Discovery folders saved.

10:48:21 AM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

10:48:29 AM : Verifying security codes.

10:48:29 AM : Security Code: 0374-5151

10:48:29 AM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

10:48:29 AM : Found 1 matching device(s).

10:48:29 AM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


10:48:30 AM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

10:48:30 AM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

10:48:52 AM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

10:48:52 AM : Clearing the device ID.

10:48:52 AM : Clearing the security code.

10:48:52 AM : Verifying security codes.

10:48:52 AM : Security Code: 0374-5151

10:48:52 AM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

10:48:52 AM : Found 1 matching device(s).

10:48:52 AM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


10:48:53 AM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

10:48:53 AM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:53:51 AM : Cancel confirmed by user.

11:53:51 AM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:53:51 AM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

11:53:51 AM : Exiting



***********************************************************
Saturday, 04 February 2006 11:55:01
***********************************************************
11:55:01 AM : Checking OS version.

11:55:01 AM : Checking MCE version.

11:55:01 AM : MCE version = Emerald.

11:55:01 AM : Checking only instance of installer.

11:55:01 AM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

11:55:01 AM : CmdLine: Skin = Xenon.

11:55:01 AM : Verifying user is Administrator.

11:55:01 AM : Verifying EULA is present.

11:55:01 AM : Verifying MCE is NOT installed on a dynamic disk.

11:55:01 AM : Verifying OS is NOT Longhorn.

11:55:01 AM : Verifying MCE version.

11:55:01 AM : OS is Emerald : Verifying Sessions QFE is installed.

11:55:01 AM : Verifying NIC is present.

11:55:01 AM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

11:55:01 AM : Start conditions met.

11:55:03 AM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

11:55:05 AM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

11:55:05 AM : Configuring Security Event Log retention.

11:55:09 AM : Applying Default Settings.

11:55:09 AM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

11:55:09 AM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

11:55:09 AM : Skipping Media Settings.

11:55:09 AM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

11:55:09 AM : Media Discovery folders saved.

11:55:09 AM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

11:55:20 AM : Verifying security codes.

11:55:20 AM : Security Code: 1689-5157

11:55:20 AM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

11:55:20 AM : Found 1 matching device(s).

11:55:20 AM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =


11:55:21 AM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

11:55:21 AM : Starting affiliation.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Timed out waiting for affiliation status.

11:55:41 AM : Cancel confirmed by user.

11:55:41 AM : Resetting the device table entry to a clean state.

11:55:41 AM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

11:55:41 AM : Exiting



Posted by Donovan on February 6, 2006, 4:58 pm
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Bump. Anyone have a suggestion? If I can't get this thing to work I need to
take it back while I am still within the stores return policy. I really want
to get this working, but don't know where to go from here.

Thanks,
Donovan

"Donovan" wrote:

> I purchased an XBox 360 about a week ago, and have been trying to connect it
> to my Dell XPS MCE 2005 PC ever since. I have spent a lot of time searching
> the net and talking to XBox support, but so far I have not been able to get
> it fixed.
>
> The Problem:
> The 360 sees my PC and connects fine via Media Connect, however when running
> XBox360 setup via media center extender manager I get as far as entering the
> setup key, and get stuck on the next screen. The PC always reports back Xbox
> 360 cannot be contacted. I also have an Xbox Classic w/ MC extender and it
> connects fine to the MC PC.
>
> My Setup:
> Dell XPS Gen 4 running WinXP MCE 2005 Rollup 2
> Xbox 360
> Xbox Classic w/media center extender software
> Linksys Router BEFSX41 firmware 1.52.9
> Toshiba Cable Modem
> All connections are hardwired
>
> What I have tried thus far:
> Uninstalled McAfee AV
> Uninstalled MS Anti-Spyware
> Disabled Windows built-in Firewall
> Ugraded Linksys router to current firmware
> Purchased a router on the compliant list, DLink DI-524
> Direct connected the PC to the 360 via CAT5
> Uninstalled and reinstalled mediaconnect and extendermanager (numerous times)
> "regsvr32 %windir%\system32\rsaenh.dll"
> Numerous calls to XBox support and Dell Support
>
> The following response posts are my log files (the DvcConn.log is only from
> the last few events, and does include where I added my classic Xbox to
> extender succesfully, all of the failures are for the 360.):
>
> Any ideas or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Donovan

Posted by Ryan on February 8, 2006, 11:58 pm
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I had the same exact experience trying to get my XBOX 360 to connect with my
new MCE 2005 PC. I suspect this is going to become a BIG problem for
Microsoft in the near term as more 360s become available and more people try
to use them as MC Extenders, as advertised. Like a lot (most?) console
gamers, I am proficient but not super-sophisticated when it comes to the
finer-points of MS Windows. I managed to open several "Ports" as instructed
by the very helpful people working the XBOX live support line, disable my
firewalls, MS anti-spyware, etc., but with no success.

It's impressive that so many consumers have tried so hard to use the 360 as
a MS Media Center extender. Removing security software, disabling fire
walls, posting all sorts of logs to message boards, replacing networking
hardware. I suspect for each person that's willing to make the effort, there
are dozens more who won't bother.

I'm hopeful that someday soon MS will take note and offer some sort of
downloadable executable file that would open ports and do all the other
things that need to happen for my 360 to work with my new MCE PC as
advertised. Thanks.

"Donovan" wrote:

> I purchased an XBox 360 about a week ago, and have been trying to connect it
> to my Dell XPS MCE 2005 PC ever since. I have spent a lot of time searching
> the net and talking to XBox support, but so far I have not been able to get
> it fixed.
>
> The Problem:
> The 360 sees my PC and connects fine via Media Connect, however when running
> XBox360 setup via media center extender manager I get as far as entering the
> setup key, and get stuck on the next screen. The PC always reports back Xbox
> 360 cannot be contacted. I also have an Xbox Classic w/ MC extender and it
> connects fine to the MC PC.
>
> My Setup:
> Dell XPS Gen 4 running WinXP MCE 2005 Rollup 2
> Xbox 360
> Xbox Classic w/media center extender software
> Linksys Router BEFSX41 firmware 1.52.9
> Toshiba Cable Modem
> All connections are hardwired
>
> What I have tried thus far:
> Uninstalled McAfee AV
> Uninstalled MS Anti-Spyware
> Disabled Windows built-in Firewall
> Ugraded Linksys router to current firmware
> Purchased a router on the compliant list, DLink DI-524
> Direct connected the PC to the 360 via CAT5
> Uninstalled and reinstalled mediaconnect and extendermanager (numerous times)
> "regsvr32 %windir%\system32\rsaenh.dll"
> Numerous calls to XBox support and Dell Support
>
> The following response posts are my log files (the DvcConn.log is only from
> the last few events, and does include where I added my classic Xbox to
> extender succesfully, all of the failures are for the 360.):
>
> Any ideas or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Donovan

Posted by Donovan on February 10, 2006, 9:10 am
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Hi, I just wanted to add a post to let everyone know that my problem is
fixed, and to thank everyone for their suggestions. Also, to provide info on
what fixed my problem to help others who might be having this problem.

Although I had the Windows firewall disabled, my PC seemed to still be
blocking UPD Port 1900 traffic. I discovered this by using PacketMon from
AnalogX.

I went into the Windows Firewall settings, to the exception list, and to the
Exception for UPnP Framework, UDP Port 1900. I changed the scope from subnet
to Any. Applied those settings. On my next attempt to add the 360, it
worked the first time. I hope this info helps someone else out there having
this same problem.



Thanks again for all the suggestions.


"Donovan" wrote:

> I purchased an XBox 360 about a week ago, and have been trying to connect it
> to my Dell XPS MCE 2005 PC ever since. I have spent a lot of time searching
> the net and talking to XBox support, but so far I have not been able to get
> it fixed.
>
> The Problem:
> The 360 sees my PC and connects fine via Media Connect, however when running
> XBox360 setup via media center extender manager I get as far as entering the
> setup key, and get stuck on the next screen. The PC always reports back Xbox
> 360 cannot be contacted. I also have an Xbox Classic w/ MC extender and it
> connects fine to the MC PC.
>
> My Setup:
> Dell XPS Gen 4 running WinXP MCE 2005 Rollup 2
> Xbox 360
> Xbox Classic w/media center extender software
> Linksys Router BEFSX41 firmware 1.52.9
> Toshiba Cable Modem
> All connections are hardwired
>
> What I have tried thus far:
> Uninstalled McAfee AV
> Uninstalled MS Anti-Spyware
> Disabled Windows built-in Firewall
> Ugraded Linksys router to current firmware
> Purchased a router on the compliant list, DLink DI-524
> Direct connected the PC to the 360 via CAT5
> Uninstalled and reinstalled mediaconnect and extendermanager (numerous times)
> "regsvr32 %windir%\system32\rsaenh.dll"
> Numerous calls to XBox support and Dell Support
>
> The following response posts are my log files (the DvcConn.log is only from
> the last few events, and does include where I added my classic Xbox to
> extender succesfully, all of the failures are for the 360.):
>
> Any ideas or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Donovan

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