Is Window XP Media Ceter edition comatible with SBS2003?
I can't seem to get the domain radio button to become available.
Also, connectcomputer doesn't work.
Any suggestions?
Kirk
"Kirk" <Ki...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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John
"Kirk" <Ki...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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You CAN join a domain on install of MCE - IF - your NIC card has a native
driver in XP. It then allows you to specify the domain to join.
If it no native driver exists on the XP CD, t, you then cannot join a domain
without a hack. (Tested myself - that works.)
However, MCE boxes on a domain cannot accept connections from a Media
Extender. (No big deal if you don't need one)
Stu
"JML" <nos...@spamisbad.com> wrote in message
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You do kill off the extenders.
Where can I find the hack?
Rgds
"Stu" <sheodi@please dont spam me.cogeco.ca> wrote in message
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As with everything like this - BE CAREFUL. I have done this and it does
work, although I now have a dedicated server for 3 MCE boxes on their own
workgroup - so I don't use it anymore.
Also, be aware of issues if you use My Documents redirection in SBS. In
that case, I would consider not using redirection, or using TweakUI to
change your MCE box's My Music etc... locations. Otherwise, the poor SBS
box will be syncing your music library, video library and photo library all
the time. Not too efficient if the library is big!
Good luck and let us know how you do.
Stu
Here's the hack:
Insert Windows XP CD.
Start > Run > X:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons
(replace X: with the appropiate drive letter)
Acknowledge prompt by clicking 'Yes'.
Skip updating process by clicking 'Cancel' or by pressing 'Esc'
After installation, acknowledge success msg. by clicking 'Ok'
Start > Shutdown > Restart
At boot menu, select 'Microsoft Windows Recovery Console'
Select proper installation to log onto (default: 1) and press 'Enter'
(If prompted, enter Administrator password and press 'Enter')
Type (without quotes) and press enter: 'cd system32\config'
Type (without quotes) and press enter: 'copy SYSTEM C:\'
Type (without quotes) and press enter: exit
At boot menu, select 'Windows XP Media Center Edition'
Start > Run > Type: 'regedit' and press enter
Click on 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE'.
File > Load Hive...
Browse and select C:\SYSTEM
Specify key name 'BANANA' and click OK
Expand: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > BANANA > WPA > MedCtrUpg
On the right-hand side, double-click IsLegacyMCE value
Change selected value to 1 and click Ok. (THAT IS NOT AN L!)
Click on BANANA subkey (under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE).
File > Unload Hive. Confirm.
Start > Shutdown > Restart
At boot menu, select 'Microsoft Windows Recovery Console'
Select proper installation to log onto (default: 1) and press 'Enter'
(If prompted, enter Administrator password and press 'Enter')
Type (without quotes) and press enter: 'cd \'
Type (without quotes) and press enter: 'copy SYSTEM
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM'
(Yes, you want to overwrite - Go ahead and do it)
Type (without quotes) and press enter: 'del SYSTEM'
Type (without quotes) and press enter: 'exit'
At boot menu, select 'Windows XP Media Center Edition'
Join domain.
"Andy" <andy.b...@cwcom.net> wrote in message
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Thanks Stu
Kirk
MCE 2005 - IS - Xp Pro. You need not upgrade anything.
If however, you want to be part of a domain and do not have your NIC card
running during install (no drivers), the you need to follow the instruction
here.
Stu
"Kirk" <Ki...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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You seem confident that this hack works... what is my fall back plan if it
doesn't?
Also, is this same hack good for XP Home?
Kirk
If you follow the instructions carefully, you will be fine. Of course, it is
always prudent to back everything up - in case you miss a step and mess
things up.
Stu
"Kirk" <Ki...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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XP Home is...XP Home.
Stu wrote:
--
An open letter to the Security Community::
http://msmvps.com/bradley/archive/2004/12/12/23540.aspx
I'll try it on a back-up system.
Thanks
Kirk