Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:24 am Post subject: XMBC streaming help
I originally posted this in the beginner section but it probably fits here better.
I have a lot of experience with this. I used to be an admin on this site, but I am lost. I have 3 computers on my home network. I reinstalled the OS on my desktop (where my external hard drive is plugged in) and since reinstalling the operating system, I am unable to stream video with that computer (I still can with the other two).
I have tried re-sharing the drive multiple times, I have tried sharing in safe mode, I have tried turning off my firewall, I have reinstalled XBMC on my xbox, I have tried changing both IP addresses and I just can not get it to stream
My computer is visible with the xbox but when I click on the computer to see the files inside, nothing happens. (Again: I can open my other computers but not this one).
Can anyone help me?
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:41 am Post subject:
With that much equipment i wold guess your running a router, have you tryed to set it to DHCP and what OS are you running?
DiscGolfDiver Xbox-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 353 Location: Utah
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:08 am Post subject:
I have Windows XP. I have everything on DHCP and I have tried power cycling the router.
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:25 am Post subject:
You enabled the upnp and all that good stuff?
A Have you looked over all the settings in the other 2 xboxs to see if it differs from the one that wont connect?
DiscGolfDiver Xbox-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 353 Location: Utah
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:40 am Post subject:
wes213 wrote:
A Have you looked over all the settings in the other 2 xboxs to see if it differs from the one that wont connect?
I can share videos wirelessly on the other 2 computers in my house, but I can stream to my xbox. I have tried 2 different xboxes and neither xbox can stream from this PC.
But before I reinstalled my operating system this last week, I could stream fine. And as I said before I can still stream from my other PCs to my xbox.
P.S. And yes I have enabled UPnP. I have networked dozens of networks (including this one) but all of a sudden this PC won't allow me to stream. I can see it with my box, but if I try and open it nothing happens.
Tonygnome Xbox-HQ Experienced
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 107 Location: England, UK
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:
What format is the content in your trying to stream?
DiscGolfDiver Xbox-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 353 Location: Utah
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:
My xbox does not see anything. Before this week when I go to workgroup smb, my xbox would see my network (which it still does), then it would see my PC (which it still does) then it would see the shared folders where I have the content stored but now the xbox does not open the PC. It can see the PC but not open it to see the file directories inside.
I am trying to stream video but my xbox can't open my PC to see it's directories. I can share the content of my PC with other computers on the network (and watch video wirelessly though other PCs) but my xbox can not open the machine.
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject:
Configuring Windows File Sharing With Open Access (Simple File Sharing)
Right click the Drive or Folder you wish to share. Choose “Sharing and Security” from the drop down menu.
If you are sharing the root of a drive, Windows will warn you about sharing a whole drive. Click “I understand the risk...” If you aren't sharing the whole drive, the warning will not appear.
There may be a link saying “If you understand the security risks...” in the lower portion of the window. Click it to get the sharing options.
If the option to set the folder to shared is greyed out, and the option to make this folder private is checked, you need to uncheck it. If it's greyed out too you need to find which parent folder it's checked on. If the folder you want to share is on your desktop, it's probably /Documents and Settings/(Your username) that's been made private. It's normally on the same drive as your Windows installation.
The first time you set up sharing, Windows will ask you if you want to use a wizard. The wizard will enable the Windows firewall to prevent internet users from accessing your files. If you have SP2 it's probably enabled already. Note:The Windows firewall can stop filesharing from working. After you have chosen whether or not to run the wizard you must choose a name for your share. This is the name that will be visible on the network.
If you want other computers to be only be able to read your files uncheck “Allow network users to change my files.”
Alternatively you can create hidden shares. Hidden shares are created when you add the $ to the end of the share name. (ie. share becomes share$) A hidden share will not show up in the list. You must already know the name of the share to access it. (in windows: "\\COMPUTER_NAME\share$") Details on accessing hidden shares below.
Click OK. That's it, you should be done. If you have a lot of files and folders inside the folder you shared, you might get a progress box while windows changes the permissions of the files inside that folder.
Make sure your xbox is on the same network(ie connected to the same router) or hooked up to your computer with a crossover cable(xbox link cable will do). If you have any trouble, double check that all software firewalls are off, including the Windows Firewall. If you still have problems often times restarting your computer can fix it. Always try restarting, even a router/switch or your xbox. Enjoy. TaeBoX
DiscGolfDiver Xbox-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 353 Location: Utah
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:08 am Post subject:
I have done all that. That is where I am banging my head out. I have reset my router settings. Gone back and forth between static and dynamic. I have done this lots of times before but for some reason it just won't work now. I know there must be something I am missing but I don't know what.
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:50 am Post subject:
I don't know man I'm running out of ideas myself but sometimes when i just cant seem to get my network going i set the network settings to MS default and it works, thats about all i know to try short of having the set up here to look at.
DiscGolfDiver Xbox-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 353 Location: Utah
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:30 am Post subject:
Thanks. I really appreciate all your help, and although the problem is not resolved I appreciate you addressing it.
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