[DISCUSSION] Patch WMC to run on Windows 10 final & possible alternatives

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by ricktendo64, May 8, 2015.

  1. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    What version of Windows 10

    What version of WMC
     
  2. T-S

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    The message looks clear, isn't a permission problem

    Did you use a long path? (we discussed that just few messages earlier)



    This is clear as well, the services are already in place.

    Whatever you did you should see them in task manager and service.msc
     
  3. crash2009

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    Shorten Path 3203 and 3206
     
  4. MacKillr

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    First of all, you guys are awesome. Thanks for the solution that you have gotten so far. Win10 x64 working with 4 tuners, Channel programming info. All great.

    I would like to help to get the XBOX360 Extender working. I have two in my house and really missing it. I have done low level programming in the past, use Wireshark pretty well, and have been using WMC for a long time now. Any ideas on where I could start to help everyone on that? Thanks!
     
  5. crash2009

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    Install one Xbox in win10 and see where you end up.

    I tried the Ceton Echo a few times, got hung on Mcx2Prov. I think it was unable to create an account.

    I documented most of my attempts in the link in My Signature.
     
  6. T-S

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    #3226 T-S, Jan 18, 2016
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    Given the accounts are migrated during an upgrade, would be interesting to see what happens upgrading a W7 WMC (properly configured) to win10.

    Hopefully the users should be migrated as the WMC config.
     
  7. LiaoMi

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    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10586] Windows Ent 10, WindowsMediaCenter_10.0.10134.0v2.1
     
  8. LiaoMi

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    No I dont use a long path. At the same Windows on another computer everything works perfectly. But not here. o_O
     
  9. MacKillr

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    Yes, I saw that you were trying that. By the way, thanks to the links in your signature -- they helped me know about the latest and greatest.

    You say to install Xbox in win10: what do you mean by that? To let you know where I am, I have installed v11, along with the workarounds.txt stuff for the EPG, and so everything is working besides the extender. I tried installing the extender and it said that it could not do it, which is what I imagine everyone else is seeing. This is an install from scratch of windows 10, but I do have a full backup of my working win8.1, including the mcx accounts.

    So, you are thinking it is having trouble creating those accounts? How come? Is it just the fact that they are not there?
     
  10. MacKillr

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    Hmm, something interesting to try. Thanks!
     
  11. MacKillr

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    #3231 MacKillr, Jan 18, 2016
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    Seeing "The specified service already exists.", I would simply run Uninstaller.cmd as an administrator, reboot, and then run Installer.cmd as an administrator again. Not simply logged in on an account that is part of the Administrators group, but also right click on the cmd files and select "Run as administrator".


    Make sure to use the latest v11 installer that you only see if you are logged in (I can't post a link, but look at Crash2009's signature for link), not the 2.1 installer that is floating around in many blog posts. It's what I did.

     
  12. crash2009

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    #3232 crash2009, Jan 19, 2016
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    I tried to install the Ceton Echo Software in Win10.

    The first error was my .Net 2.0 , 3.0 and 3.5 was needed. I eliminated that error by installing NET 2, 3, and 3.5 from Win10 Windows Features. This might not be a fact. I may have got the "only works on 7 error twice"

    The second error was the extender software only works on Win7. This is where I am presently stuck. I need to know how to bypass the "check OS" in the Ceton extender software OR trick Win10 into reporting it is win7 . Not sure if either idea will allow me to proceed.

    I might try T-S's idea to upgrade from an extender configured Win 7, I think I read somewhere that this works on the XBOX, however there is no display (User Interface) on the extender. For example, the guide is there, you can navigate the channels, but you cant see what channel you have selected. You cant see what you have selected until it starts playing.

    Getting the User Accounts in there is a start, but I think there is more to it.
     
  13. MacKillr

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    Cool. Will go from that
     
  14. crash2009

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    I am in the process of trying T-S's suggestion now.

    Fully configured Win7 WMC with one Ceton Echo tested and working, included in the config.

    I just went past the "save the files or not" part, I chose save everything. Win10 reports you lose WMC. So we will see how it goes.

    T-S was correct about the User Account being saved during the upgrade. Win10 asked me to login to my asus account just prior to the last boot.

    Installing v11, Oh goody, I get the DVD Player.

    Looks like the HDHR is installed all ready.

    I guess WMC is next

    Run Setup Again... Custom... TV Setup.....Here is something New to me..... Applying Previous TVSettings... Analyzing, Importing, Downloading. Hung on apply Previous TVSettings.....Back out Run TVSetup

    This don't feel right.

    I think HDHR drivers need to be Repaired. Yeah, HDHR had to open the Firewall.

    Installed LAV 067

    Not working correctly. Gonna boot.

    There we go, now its normal. Got the tuner, signal, and guide done. got the cablecard.

    Setup Display done

    Setup Speakers....didn't show test like normal

    Setup Libraries... I am only doing RecordedTV for now. I left it at default c:\users\asus\recordedtv

    Special Note.....Mcx1-T7500 is in the Asus User Account.

    Try a live drm channel.....Display Driver Error

    Non DRM plays for 2 seconds.....Display Driver Error

    Try a different channel....Non DRM plays for 2 seconds.....Display Driver Error

    Another Boot,

    Try HomerunView.....VideoCard Does not support OpenGL shaders

    Run DCA..... FAILED

    Need new Video drivers or "where is my bypass"

    No luck with bypass

    Dell autodetect.....No Driver for Quadro.....

    Try Win7 64....No

    Nvidia for some Java

    Win10 don't like my video card

    Windows Update SEARCH

    One more try...Device manager...right click Basic Display Adapter...Update driver.....Search entire contents of C:

    BINGO! Nvidia Quadro FX 3450/4000 SDI FOUND!

    I got Lucky.

    I am back in business.

    Continued tomorrow...
     
  15. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    #3235 crash2009, Jan 19, 2016
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    WMC says Configuration Error
    Event Viewer says Media Center Extender Found.
    I'll leave the Event Viewer Open for the night.

    What do you need to see?

    Status Update:

    non DRM Live TV and sound is working
    DRM channels I get sound for 10 seconds with no video, then Display Driver error.

    Echo 192.168.1.38 is connected to M4A78PRO
    Echo 192.168.1.131 is connected to T7500
    The Configuration page for 131 is available




    Now what?
     

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  16. WIKIMACK

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    #3236 WIKIMACK, Jan 19, 2016
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    hi
    You must first uninstall WMC and reboot.
    Clean with CCleaner or other. update its codecs , as administrator then installed right after Install

    WIKI;)
     
  17. crash2009

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    LAV installed in the wrong order? Display Driver before or after LAV?
     
  18. allanmb

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    I have just installed Windows 10 and WMC thanks to this thread. I have 2 problems with WMC now though. I live in the UK and have the following setup:
    Xeon E3 1270 v2
    16GB Ram
    Blacgold BGT3620 Capture Card
    Silverstone CW03 case with iMon display

    1) I cannot download the guide. It says there is a problem with the download. Has anyone in the UK got this to work in Windows 10?
    2) I scanned for TV channels and found over 150 but none of them play. It says the tuner card is in use by another application.

    Finally, I can't see the option to make WMC auto-run at startup. Is the best way to get this working, by adding it to the 'Run' section in the registry?
    Thanks
     
  19. CashewNutt

    CashewNutt MDL Novice

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    the Mega link is broken, and the files.fm and mirrors links infect your computer with viruses. What the heck are you trying to do to us?
     
  20. allanmb

    allanmb MDL Novice

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    Mega works fine for me, I just got x64 v11