Media Center Extender gives error code 2003

  I recently bought a media center extender, but I can get it to work with my
HP computer.

Going through the setup everything seems to go fine until it tries to verify
the "security ". At that point the media center extender shows a "general
failure" with the "error code 2003" and reboots.

Looking at the event log on the media center computer, I get the following
messages:

AffConfirm RQ- Device - successfully
affiliated

ERROR: KeyExch RQ3 Device - There was
an error processing this request. Error code 0x80004005

I switched all my firewalls off, I tired wired connection, a wireless
connection, a different router, I even tried a direct x-over cable between
the PC and the extender to make sure the hub was not interfering, but no
success. It keeps giving me this error message.

Any suggestions??

Thanks

 One more point, I have 2nd harddrive in computer which is a dynamic drive (it
only contains data, no operating system files and has its own drive letter).  
Since I know that dynamic drives can cause problems, I disconnected the drive
but still the same problem.  Can this still have anything to do with my
dynamic drive?  Is there anything else I need to do to get around the dynamic
drive problem?  The dynamic drive disappeared from the disk manager after I
disconnected it.  It seemed to me that this would have solved any dynamic
drive problem if there would have been one...

Correct?

"Harold" wrote:

  Dynamic drives usually cause issues, but I wouldn't expect this specific
behavior.  Please copy-paste the contents of your DvcConn.log and
DvcSetup.log files from c:\windows.  Also, have you tried uninstalling and
reinstalling the PC-side Extender software in conjunction with resetting
your Extender? (instructions for resetting your Extender are here:
http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1891 )

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 Hi Todd,

Thanks for your input.  I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the PC
extender software and reseting the extender.  In matter of fact, I even
brought my original extender back to the store and got another one since I
first thought it was product related.  Furthermore, I also reinstalled the HP
windows XP that came with my computer.

I am wondering if there is anyway that some other software/router is still
interfering with the extender (this is also why I tried to direct x-over
ethernet cable).  Is there any way to check the communication between the
extender and the PC?

In any case, here is the contents of my log files:

DvcSetup:
***********************************************************
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 21:23:07
***********************************************************
9:23:07 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

9:23:07 PM : CmdLine: Installing.

9:23:07 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop

9:23:07 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

9:23:07 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

9:23:07 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

9:23:07 PM : Verifying MCE version.

9:23:07 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

9:23:07 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

9:23:07 PM : Start conditions met.

9:23:52 PM : Loading EULA from: E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt

9:23:57 PM : Stopping MCRD service.

9:24:00 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.

9:24:00 PM : Checking available disk space.

9:24:02 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.

9:24:02 PM : Starting install.

9:24:02 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I "E:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
/q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"

9:24:19 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.

9:24:19 PM : Starting the MCRD service.

9:24:20 PM : Updating TS Event Log.

9:24:20 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.

9:24:20 PM : Detecting configured tuners...

9:24:20 PM : Found 2 tuners.

9:24:20 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

9:24:20 PM : Getting tuner ID...

9:24:20 PM : Tuner 30071eae-1eb6-44c8-b86d-9f3b297e39a4 is BUSY.

9:24:20 PM : Acquiring tuner.

9:24:20 PM : Tuner acquired.

9:24:20 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

9:24:20 PM : Getting tuner ID...

9:24:20 PM : Tuner fceaabd8-0b13-4a47-b35a-b78609b8f166 is FREE.

9:24:20 PM : Acquiring tuner.

9:24:20 PM : Tuner acquired.

9:24:20 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000

9:24:20 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.

9:24:20 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

9:24:21 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from: E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt

9:24:56 PM : Validating product key.

9:25:00 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.

9:25:01 PM : Internet connection is valid.

9:25:04 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.

9:25:05 PM : Starting Internet Activation.

9:25:08 PM : Product sucessfully activated.

9:25:08 PM : Enabling MultiSession.

9:25:22 PM : Verifying security codes.

9:25:22 PM : Security Code: 5448-1008

9:25:22 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

9:25:23 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.

9:25:23 PM : RDP enabled.

9:25:23 PM : FUS enabled.

9:25:23 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.

9:25:23 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.

9:25:34 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

9:25:34 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

9:25:34 PM : Power management IS enabled.

9:26:19 PM : Creating MCRD users group.

9:26:20 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD users group.

9:26:27 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.

9:26:49 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

9:26:49 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

9:26:54 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
/connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:5448-1008

9:26:55 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

9:26:55 PM : Exiting


***********************************************************
Monday, 02 January 2006 15:48:34
***********************************************************
3:48:34 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

3:48:34 PM : CmdLine: Installing.

3:48:34 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop

3:48:34 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

3:48:34 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

3:48:34 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

3:48:34 PM : Verifying MCE version.

3:48:34 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

3:48:34 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

3:48:34 PM : Start conditions met.

3:48:38 PM : Loading EULA from: E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt

3:48:40 PM : Stopping MCRD service.

3:48:41 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.

3:48:41 PM : Checking available disk space.

3:48:42 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.

3:48:42 PM : Starting install.

3:48:42 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I "E:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
/q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"

3:48:47 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.

3:48:47 PM : Starting the MCRD service.

3:48:48 PM : Updating TS Event Log.

3:48:48 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.

3:48:48 PM : Detecting configured tuners...

3:48:48 PM : Found 2 tuners.

3:48:48 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

3:48:48 PM : Getting tuner ID...

3:48:48 PM : Tuner a284b0ea-e241-456c-a6b7-bf02c9b50284 is FREE.

3:48:48 PM : Acquiring tuner.

3:48:48 PM : Tuner acquired.

3:48:48 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

3:48:48 PM : Getting tuner ID...

3:48:48 PM : Tuner 94d37661-f7ad-4699-b2a2-8b303e7a1938 is FREE.

3:48:48 PM : Acquiring tuner.

3:48:48 PM : Tuner acquired.

3:48:48 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000

3:48:48 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.

3:48:48 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

3:48:49 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from: E:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt

3:49:33 PM : Validating product key.

3:49:37 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.

3:49:37 PM : Internet connection is valid.

3:49:41 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.

3:49:42 PM : Starting Internet Activation.

3:49:45 PM : Product sucessfully activated.

3:49:45 PM : Enabling MultiSession.

3:49:57 PM : Verifying security codes.

3:49:57 PM : Security Code: 1017-8942

3:49:57 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

3:49:57 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.

3:49:57 PM : RDP is NOT enabled.

3:49:57 PM : FUS enabled.

3:49:57 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.

3:49:57 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.

3:50:00 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

3:50:00 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

3:50:00 PM : Power management IS enabled.

3:50:08 PM : Creating MCRD users group.

3:50:10 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD users group.

3:50:23 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.

3:50:26 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

3:50:26 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

3:50:28 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
/connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:1017-8942

3:50:29 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

3:50:29 PM : Exiting




DvcConn:


***********************************************************
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 21:26:54
***********************************************************
9:26:54 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

9:26:54 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

9:26:54 PM : CmdLine: DvcConn launched from DvcSetup.

9:26:54 PM : CmdLine: Security code passed in via cmdline: 5448-1008

9:26:54 PM : CmdLine: Skipping Pre-Run Checks.

9:26:54 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

9:26:54 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

9:26:54 PM : Start conditions met.

9:26:54 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:26:55 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

9:26:55 PM : Removing device from device table.  ID =


9:26:55 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

9:27:10 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:27:10 PM : Found a device matching the security code.  DVCID =


9:27:11 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

9:27:11 PM : Starting affiliation.

9:27:13 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

9:27:14 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

***********************************************************
ERROR
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Security code exchange timed out.

9:28:45 PM : Removing entry from device table.

9:28:45 PM : Clearing the device ID.

9:29:41 PM : Verifying security codes.

9:29:41 PM : Security Code: 5448-1008

9:29:41 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:29:41 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

9:29:41 PM : Removing device from device table.  ID =


9:29:41 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

9:29:56 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:29:56 PM : Found a device matching the security code.  DVCID =


9:29:57 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

9:29:57 PM : Starting affiliation.

9:30:02 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

9:30:03 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Security code exchange timed out.

9:31:43 PM : Removing entry from device table.

9:31:43 PM : Clearing the device ID.

9:32:02 PM : Verifying security codes.

9:32:02 PM : Security Code: 7582-1005

9:32:02 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:32:02 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

9:32:02 PM : Removing device from device table.  ID =


9:32:02 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

9:32:17 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:32:17 PM : Found a device matching the security code.  DVCID =


9:32:18 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

9:32:18 PM : Starting affiliation.

9:32:22 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

9:32:23 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

***********************************************************
ERROR
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Security code exchange timed out.

9:34:15 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

9:34:15 PM : Removing entry from device table.

9:34:15 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

9:34:15 PM : Exiting


***********************************************************
Monday, 02 January 2006 16:34:54
***********************************************************
4:34:54 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

4:34:54 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

4:34:54 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

4:34:54 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

4:34:54 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

4:34:54 PM : Verifying MCE version.

4:34:54 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

4:34:54 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

4:34:54 PM : Start conditions met.

4:34:55 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

4:35:07 PM : Verifying security codes.

4:35:07 PM : Security Code: 1017-8942

4:35:07 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

4:35:07 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.

4:35:07 PM : RDP enabled.

4:35:07 PM : FUS enabled.

4:35:07 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.

4:35:07 PM : MCX ports are already open.

4:35:07 PM : Power management IS enabled.

4:35:12 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

4:35:12 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

4:35:12 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

4:35:12 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

4:35:12 PM : Removing device from device table.  ID =


4:35:12 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

4:35:27 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

4:35:27 PM : Found a device matching the security code.  DVCID =


4:35:27 PM : Verifying device can be affiliated with current PC.

4:35:28 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

4:35:28 PM : Starting affiliation.

4:35:33 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

4:35:34 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

***********************************************************
ERROR
***********************************************************
Security code exchange timed out.

4:39:14 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

4:39:14 PM : Removing entry from device table.

4:39:14 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

4:39:14 PM : Exiting








"Todd Bowra [MSFT]" wrote:


http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1891 )

 This behavior is consistent with something blocking some of the necessary
network traffic (odd given that you said you disabled your firewall).  The
fact that you see this with a cross-over cable eliminates your router/switch
as a possible culprit.  Can you provide more information regarding the
firewall/intrusion detection/anti-virus/privacy software installed on your
PC, including what state it is in?  In some cases, firewalls will still
block traffic even when set to disabled, so it would help isolate the issue
if you temporarily uninstalled any third-party firewall software and enabled
the Windows Firewall instead.

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