Microsoft KB Archive/911121

= Xbox 360: The number keys and the text keys on the Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition do not work with the Xbox 360 =

Article ID: 911121

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
 * Microsoft Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center

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SYMPTOMS
The number keys and the text keys on the Remote Keyboard for a Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE)-based computer do not work with a Microsoft Windows Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center, such as the Xbox 360 console.

Note Other Media Center keys on the remote keyboard such as Live TV, My Music, and My Pictures work correctly.



CAUSE
Windows XP Media Center Extender does not accept number and text input from the Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition.



THINGS TO TRY

 * 1) Use the number keys on the Xbox 360 Media Remote or on the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote to input numbers. Use the on-screen keyboard in the Xbox Dashboard to input text.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Media Center Extender, visit the following Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/extender/default.mspx

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