XP SP3 and Media Center

[ColTom2]

Hi:

I read an earlier article that in one of the later Beta versions that the
SP3 upgrade had rendered Media Center inoperative.

Does anyone know if this current SP3 upgrade has resolved this issue? I
would hate to lose my TV capability.

Thanks

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I read an earlier article that in one of the later Beta versions
that the SP3 upgrade had rendered Media Center inoperative.

Does anyone know if this current SP3 upgrade has resolved this
issue? I would hate to lose my TV capability.

Where'd you read this?

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

It only affects MCE 2002.

From the Release notes:

"Windows XP Media Center Edition
This issue affects Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002.

If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction.

To avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3."

In other words, this only applies if you are NOT running MCE at service pack
level two already.

 

[Meebers]

My sp3 install earlier today was without incident. WinXpMedia Center 2002
sp2

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Which is what we just got through saying.

My sp3 install earlier today was without incident. WinXpMedia Center 2002
sp2

 

[ColTom2]

Hi:

Thanks for all your input. I just downloaded and installed SP3 on XP
MCE(2005) and everything went without any known problems at this time. Could
not have been easier.

Quick cursory check indicates all other installed applications also
working fine.

ColTom2


Hi:

I read an earlier article that in one of the later Beta versions that the
SP3 upgrade had rendered Media Center inoperative.

Does anyone know if this current SP3 upgrade has resolved this issue? I
would hate to lose my TV capability.

Thanks

 

[Frank McCallister SBS MVP]

My MCE crashed on Install of SP3 until I went to NVIDEA and INTEL web sites
and updated the Video and NIC drivers and now all is cool

 

[Rob]

Hi. I got this problem with installing SP3 too. After I installed, my media
center didn't work properly. And I have checked, my PC is a media center
edition 2002 service pack 2. But still when I installed SP3, the problem was
there. And then when I unistalled SP3, the problem with media center is still
there? Why's that? Please help me

 

[ColTom2]

Hi:

Sorry to hear that you are having problems with MCE (2002) after
installing SP3. As I stated I have MCE (2005) and everything is working fine
after installing SP3.

You might try reinstalling driver for your TV/Video card or display
adapter. Open Device Manager and right click on Display
Adapter>Properties>Driver Tab.

Hope reinstalling driver will resolve your problem.


Hi. I got this problem with installing SP3 too. After I installed, my media
center didn't work properly. And I have checked, my PC is a media center
edition 2002 service pack 2. But still when I installed SP3, the problem was
there. And then when I unistalled SP3, the problem with media center is
still
there? Why's that? Please help me

 

[jeff baran]

I am running MCE 2005 and updated to XP SP3 and now my media center reports
corruped files, crashes and launches a crash report. If you are running MCE i
suggest that you DO NOT UPGRADE to SP3 at this time. Let MS work out the bugs
1st.

 

[M$_News_Junkie]

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Updated my XP Pro MCE (2005) with SP3 from the Windozes Update site.
No glitches here on a HP Pavilion 9000 hardware platform.
If you have problems with SP3, .... suggest you surf thru your running
services.
XP SP3 updated smooth on a 4 year old Compaq Presario 900 too.
****************************************************************************************

 

[Gary Tsang]

FWIW, SP3 and Media Center are working fine here.

I suspect it is something specific to your configuration that is causing you
your issues.

If you post back with more details, perhaps someone can help you.

--
Gary Tsang
http://www.gtsang.com

Microsoft MVP - Windows Media Center
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp

 

[Steph]

Hi:

I read an earlier article that in one of the later Beta versions that the
SP3 upgrade had rendered Media Center inoperative.

Does anyone know if this current SP3 upgrade has resolved this issue? I
would hate to lose my TV capability.

Thanks

I've got MCE Edition 2005 with SP2, and everytime I try to install SP3 I
lose my Wireless connectivity. I've installed all the Device updates from
Microsoft and the Device manufacturer and I still can't connect using SP3.
The only resolution was to delete it and go back to the SP2.

Steph

 

[Jason Tsang]

Did you try installing the latest drivers for your wireless network card
from the manufacturer (NOT microsoft)?

I wouldn't trust any driver updates from Microsoft/Windows Update,
especially if the manufacturer of the device is still active in producing
updates.

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