Configuration error setting up Xbox 360 as media extender with Windows 7 media PC

Anonymous
2010-04-24T01:10:16+00:00

Currently running Windows 7 x32.

Until recent update to XBox 360, all was working fine using 360 as a media centre extender.

Now fails and when I try to resestablish a connection a configuration error arises.

Network connection seems fine as I can still stream media fine to Xbox dashboard.  Media centre seems to find and install extender OK, just fails at configuration.

Have tried with AV and fiewalls disabled (Karspersky) with no success. 

Frustrating as was working fine, now the functionaility is lost.

ANy help would be greatly appreciated

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video

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Anonymous
2011-02-03T07:38:54+00:00

For months, I experienced a problem exactly like the one described here, but I've finally fixed it on my machine and I believe I've got to the core of it.

The fix (this is for Windows 7, may also apply to Vista):

  1. Find your 'Users' folder (usually c:\users).
  2. Under 'Users' folder, go to subdirectory 'Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live'.

Note: The directory may not exist, but I've seen the extender problem only on a computer that does have it.

  1. Inside this directory, there are additional subdirectories (e.g. 'Bici' and 'SqmApi'). Inside, there are several files with .sqm extension. THE PROBLEM IS WITH .SQM FILE PERMISSIONS. Specifically, the profile service has no permission to access or copy the files when creating a new profile.
  2. To fix the permission issue, perform the following actions on each of SQM files.

Note: Inheriting parent container permissions will grant Everyone read access to the files.

a. Right click on the file, select Properties.

b. Select Security tab, click on Advanced button

c. Select Permissions tab (selected by default), click on Change Permissions... button.

d. MARK THE CHECKBOX: Include inheritable permissions from this object's parent.

e. Press OK button several times to close all the dialogs.

Then, setup Media Center Extender per regular instructions.

While these steps successfully repaired my computer, they may not apply to every situation. My advice is to run the following diagnostics steps:

  1. Use Control Panel to create a new user account.
  2. Use 'Switch user' (or Log off/Log on) in an attempt to log into this new account. This attempt will fail (if not, you may have a different problem).
  3. Examine 'Application' event log (under 'Windows Logs') for the relevant events.

On my machine, I've got several warnings with Event Id 1509 about the files that couldn't be copied from Users\Default to Users\TEMP due to access denied errors. These were .sqm files with incorrect permissions.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-12-21T10:41:30+00:00

    I have spend days on this problem but still the same. Trying running all network services, switching off Microsoft Security Essential, switching off firewall and deleting the certificate from mmc snapin nothing works at all.

    I still get this error

    Event 545

    Media Center Extender Setup cannot create an account for the Extender with ID: uuid:10000000-0000-0000-0200-00125AB41E6F.

    Error: Only part of a ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory request was completed.

    I can import the certificate to the "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" store and attempt to run setup again, however, it still does not work but it will only generate event 545.

    Please anyone help me. I have just bought Xbox 360 4GB Slim and trying to connect with Windows 7.. its getting on my nerves now.

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  2. Barb Bowman 80,815 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2010-12-16T11:11:43+00:00

    you really should start a new thread. when you do, please report back after

    doing the following:

    1. go into the Xbox dashboard and remove the associated PC
    2. on the computer that cannot associate, do a system restore to a point in time

    where the old Xbox was working. Go into settings and remove the old Xbox

    extender. do all the windows updates.

    1. after rebooting an extra time, try to pair.

    If there is an issue, please report all error messages and where it fails. also,

    be sure to copy the entire event log from event viewer and paste into your

    reply.

    On Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:36:24 +0000, Meekrofeelm wrote:

    >Now dig this:  I recently built an HTPC and installed another copy of Win7 (Home Premium 64 bit on both machines) and it paired just fine.  I would HATE to think that I would have to wipe my hard drive on my desktop and do a fresh install, but if there is no solution forthcoming, I will do that.

    Barb Bowman

    http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-12-15T19:36:24+00:00

    Barb,

    I have been able to add my white Xbox 360 (not Elite, not Slim) as an extender to my PC without an issue.  I upgraded to Windows 7 and again, no problem.  When I traded my Xbox for a brand new Slim, I could not add it.  No online solution worked.  I would have to say I have completely botched up all the settings on Win7 trying to get them to pair.

    Now dig this:  I recently built an HTPC and installed another copy of Win7 (Home Premium 64 bit on both machines) and it paired just fine.  I would HATE to think that I would have to wipe my hard drive on my desktop and do a fresh install, but if there is no solution forthcoming, I will do that.

    Imagine if you lost something in your house and you KNEW it was in there and could never find it.  And someone told you the only solution was to take EVERYTHING outside, take everything APART and reassemble each piece as you brought it back into your house.  How willing would you be to find that lost object?

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  4. Barb Bowman 80,815 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2010-07-21T09:14:56+00:00

    Can you please post a description of your issue in a new thread? It is difficult

    to tell what your problem is or even try to help. Blockbuster isn't available on

    Media Center/Media Center Extenders if that is what you are looking to do.

    On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:04:38 +0000, Michael_R. wrote:

    >

    >

    >Amazing isn't it? MS creates both products and despite hundreds of recorded requests for help with this issue, they still can't/won't provide a solution. What's worse, now they're screwing Blockbuster because having this setup working would mean people could rent movies without having to leave home (many Netflix doesn't have because they're new releases).

    >

    >I'm a domain admin and have been since the days of NT and I've scoured the web for a solution. All my machines at home are on a domain (with the exception of this laptop that I've pulled off now after reading somehalf-@55 explanation of how a machine on a domain "will have trouble" (or something like that). Why can't they just list the requirements so we can do what they won't (troubleshoot and resolve the problem).

    >

    >I've got things filtered down the 545 error also. No firewalls, no routers (switches), no UAC, using "run as administrator", rebooted, ensured media sharing is enabled......

    Barb Bowman

    http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

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