Hi Everyone
Hope you all had a good new year. Just a few updates since I didn't post anything here while I was out for Christmas.
Finally I posted the v1.02 version of my reset utility for Media Center yesterday, but handily I managed to break the CSS on the download page in my haste - so I will need to take care of that at some point. However the download link is currently fully working.
New in this version:
v1.02 Compiled 2nd January 2005, Released 16th January 2005
New: Companion application to restore recording schedule
New: Detects Media Center Extender
Change: Backup recording schedule now enabled in main application
Fix: Media Center 2004 Reset now allows selecting another TV type during first run
Download: http://mvps.org/marksxp/MediaCenter/util/reset.php
In Late December, Microsoft also released a patch for the HP and Linksys Media Center Extender devices to allow them to playback content which is Protected by the CGMS-A broadcast flag. The update is for each specific device so be sure to choose the correct one for your hardware.
Update Rollup 1 for Linksys Media Center Extender with CGMS-A Support
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=85bb96a5-3b50-4071-9a2a-8774b3104f6a&DisplayLang=en
Update Rollup 1 for HP Media Center Extender with CGMS-A Support
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=930d322b-f76d-4fd9-9492-0ef50285ff8a&DisplayLang=en
An updated version of the Extender Software is due soon for the XBox version of Media Center Extender.
And finally some information which was posted to the public newsgroups...
'Subject: Microsoft is looking for prospective candidates for an upcoming beta program.
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter
Date: 2004-12-27 11:51:26 PST
Microsoft is looking for prospective candidates for an upcoming beta
program. The program will introduce you to a set of technologies providing
new digital media experiences on Windows consumer PCs.
Please respond to this invitation using the registration instructions below.
Eligible beta testers will be selected based on data collected from those
who fill out the questionnaire at Microsoft BetaPlace.
The beta testing process is very important because it helps ensure that we
release the best possible product. If you are selected to participate in
the beta program, you will be asked to install the product and report your
testing experiences to Microsoft. Reporting will include installation
surveys, bug reports, and other means as required by Microsoft.
To RSVP and become a candidate for this beta program, go to
http://beta.microsoft.com and sign in using a Passport account and the Guest
ID below.
If you are new to BetaPlace, you will be asked for a beta ID or Guest ID
after logging in with Passport. Please log in using the Guest ID below.
If you are a current Microsoft beta tester, you will be taken to your
personalized Microsoft beta web site after logging in with Passport. On your
personalized site, click on the link "Sign in as a Guest" in the upper right
side of the page.
When you are prompted for a Guest ID enter the following:
Guest ID: MS_BetaApp
Please note, if you are currently an active tester on other Microsoft beta
programs but have received this mail, you still need to go to the site and
RSVP by filling out the entire survey to be considered for this new beta
program.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!'