Windows 7 XBox Extender problems with Win 7

[puresoto]

Hi Searched all around...none of the solutions offered fixes my problem. Hope you can help.

After entering the 8 digit code on my Windows 7 Ultimate PC in the extender setup, I get the "Configuration Error" "An error was encountered while configuring your computer for use with this Extender.".

Happens every time the same way. Each failed attempted causes two event log entries below. Interestingly, immediately after the failed attempt - the "Media Center Extender Service" service gets disabled. It is running under the "Local Service" account. I can set it to "automatic start", and then re-start the service, but as soon as I go through the Extender Setup, and it fails, the service is disabled again, with the two event log entries..

I do not have any Media center certificates located under "Certificates (Local Computer)\Personal".

Other relevant info:.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
New Xbox 360 Elite (never have had an xbox connected).

Windows firewall disabled on my PC.

I have a Sonic Wall router/hardware firewall. I believe the XBox and the PC see each other..

XBox can "see" the computers on my network (my media center PC and other PC's are listed in XBox when searching network.). When I do the network connectivity test on the XBox, it passes the test to my PC..

Xbox is connected to internet - able to log on to XBox live, and stream from Netflix etc..

In media center on my PC, the Xbox is listed in the Externder section. Shows "Not set up", and shows the setup key, with 3 (same 3) of the 8 digits listed from the Xbox listing.

IP address listed on Xbox settings is the same subnet and gateway as my PC.

However, I cannot ping the Xbox IP address from the PC...times out..

Event Log Errors:.
Event ID: 534.
Media Center Extender Setup failed to configure Terminal Services for Extender..
Error: Access is denied..

Event ID: 533.
Media Center Extender Setup failed to create or retrieve the Windows Media Center Extender PC certificate..
Error: Access is denied..


What can I do to resolve the access denied problems?.

Update:

Logged in to Windows with an account that is an administrator account when trying to configure extender.

Running WMC as administrator

Xbox is connected to the network via network cable (not wireless).

I have disabled the policy setting "Always prompt for password upon connection" in the Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Service\RemoteDesktop Session host\Security hive.

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you are facing an issue with configuring your Windows 7 PC as a Media Center Extender for your Xbox 360 Elite. The "Configuration Error" you are experiencing along with the event log errors indicate that there are access denied problems during the setup process. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve this issue: 1. Run the Windows Media Center as Administrator: - Ensure that you are running Windows Media Center as an administrator. Right-click on the Windows Media Center icon and select "Run as administrator" to elevate its privileges. 2. Check Firewall Settings: - Although you mentioned that Windows Firewall is disabled, ensure there are no other firewall or security software blocking the communication between your PC and Xbox. 3. Verify Network Connectivity: - Make sure that your Xbox 360 Elite and the PC are on the same network subnet and that there are no network issues preventing communication between them. Confirm that the IP addresses are in the same subnet range. 4. Check User Account Control (UAC): - User Account Control settings could sometimes interfere with the extender setup process. Temporarily disable UAC and then try setting up the extender again. 5. Certificate Access: - Since the error mentions "Media Center Extender Setup failed to create or retrieve the Windows Media Center Extender PC certificate," ensure that the necessary permissions are set correctly for certificate access. - Check the permissions for the Windows Media Center Extender PC certificate and ensure that the account you are using has the necessary permissions to access it. 6. Terminal Services Configuration: - Ensure that the Terminal Services are configured correctly for the extender. Verify that the necessary services related to the Media Center Extender are running and have the correct permissions. 7. Group Policy Settings: - Since you mentioned disabling the policy setting "Always prompt for password upon connection," make sure there are no other group policies conflicting with the extender setup process. 8. Restart Services: - After each failed attempt, re-enable the "Media Center Extender Service" and restart the service before attempting the setup again. Monitor the service status after the setup process to ensure it remains enabled. Try the steps above and see if you can successfully set up the Media Center Extender for your Xbox 360 Elite. If the issue persists, further troubleshooting may be needed to investigate any underlying access denied issues that are preventing the setup from completing successfully.