Microsoft KB Archive/932341

= The shared folder on another computer is not listed as a folder to watch when you use library setup to add the shared folder on a Windows Media Center Extender =

Article ID: 932341

Article Last Modified on 10/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SYMPTOMS
When you use library setup on a Windows Media Center Extender to add shared folders from another computer, the shared folder is not listed as a folder to watch.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs when the Media Center Extender unsuccessfully tries to use an old Extender account for authentication.



THINGS TO TRY
Remove the connection data of the Media Center Extender console and the associated account on the computer that contains the shared folder.

If the shared folder is located on a computer that is running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, follow these steps:  Remove the connection data of the Extender from the computer. To do this, follow these steps:  Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Media Center, and then click Media Center Extender Manager. Select your Extender, and then click Properties. Click Remove. Click Yes to confirm the removal.  Delete the Extender account. To delete the Extender account, follow these steps:  Click Start, click Run, type compmgmt.msc, and then click OK.</li> Expand Local Users and Groups.</li> Click Users.</li> Right-click MCX1, and then click Delete.</li></ol> </li></ol>

If the shared folder is located on a Windows Vista-based Media Center computer, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start Windows Media Center.
 * 2) Click Tasks, and then click Settings.
 * 3) Click Extender, and then select the Media Center Extender that you want to uninstall.
 * 4) Click Uninstall.

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MORE INFORMATION
When the Media Center Extender tries to access the shared folders on another computer, the Extender uses the Extender account for authentication. If an old Extender account exists on the computer that contains the shared folder, the connection attempt will be unsuccessful because the passwords are different, even though the user names may match. Therefore, the Extender will be unable to access the folder.

For more information about Media Center Extenders, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/mediacenter/default.mspx

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