Vista Media Center in Server 2008

phobos · **Joined:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:32 am **Posts:** 6

I've exported every registry entry for Media Center as well to no avail.

porcu · **Joined:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:18 am **Posts:** 3

I hope you'll find a solution, we are all really interesting in this stuff. Thanks for the work already done, i hope you'll success.

phobos · **Joined:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:32 am **Posts:** 6

I've gone as far as importing the entire Security Template from Vista in my Server 2008 test machine with no success either. I've also been looking at an alternative to MCE called Origami which seems awfully cool itself. I'll leave my comments null for now since this topic is based on MCE only.

I've also looked into the possiblity of different versions of core DLL files between Vista Ultimate and Server 2k8. I haven't found that isn't the same version yet which relates to MCE. I've been monitoring the EhShell.exe with PROCMON and Process Explorer utilities too. So many threads are initiated by this EXE, it's a bit hard to track the exact root cause still.

I'm throwing my best at it tho! Cheers.

Nevexst · **Joined:** Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:20 pm **Posts:** 5

Is there any chance of a phobos - JonusC alliance?

Anyways, I'll share my very limited knowledge on Origami experience.

1. The .msi needs to be modified with Orca.
2. the WLAN feature must be installed, or it'll throw back a .dll error
3. Even then, it'll throw back an Operating System incompatible error.

Hope it helps :]

porcu · **Joined:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:18 am **Posts:** 3

I had a look to the origami experience, it really looks handsome, but this install is impossible. I tried with uniextract to make it portable but of course no way.
Maybe should we do another topic, except if you think the problem is the same. I'm sure that all the people who want MCE on server 2k8 would in fact prefer the origami.

If you want some help for requesting suggestions on other forum board, or anything, even a coffee to help you programming

, just tell me!

porcu · **Joined:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:18 am **Posts:** 3

UP, did i kill the topic??

phobos · **Joined:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:32 am **Posts:** 6

Out of respect to those who want to persue MCE, it may be beneficial to us to fire a new thread. I've thrown every possible hack at MCE and watched every possible process. I've been seeing some rumors about a TOKENS.DAT file. I'm gathering this file is like an application gatekeeper (via HASH ID) and denys apps who "Shall not pass".

I like both Media Centers to be honest and at this point, I'll settle for either one. In the meantime, I'm here to help if ya'll need anything from me.

Thanks for everything!

JonusC · **Posted:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:54 pm

Wow sorry to revive but.. as far as i'm concerned, im in alliance with all members of the board. Well, you know. I'm not going to tell you any secrets or anything... LOL.

But yeah i'm back, ive been vacant for too long and am starting some serious research once again to beat this pig with a steel glove. MCE... hmm... i've never even used it. Is it better than MPlayerC? LOL.

jsquare · **Joined:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:42 am **Posts:** 2

May I suggest XBMC for Windows found here: http://xbmc.org/home/

I been using XBMC on my XBOX for years and it may not be 100% stable or compatible but maybe it could do the trick.

MichaelL · **Joined:** Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:07 am **Posts:** 23

I tried XBMC for Windows

Problem is it has no TV tuning capabilities, otherwise looks like a very solid program.

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