Microsoft KB Archive/932344

= Xbox 360: &quot;Connection Terminated&quot; error when you try to connect an Xbox 360 console to a Microsoft Windows Vista-based Media Center computer =

Article ID: 932344

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to connect the Xbox 360 console as an Extender to a Microsoft Windows Vista-based Media Center computer, the console cannot connect to the computer. You receive the following error message on the Xbox 360 console:

Xbox 360 Error Message:

Connection Terminated

The Xbox 360 has unexpectedly disconnected from the Media Center PC. The error can be caused by network congestion, a network disconnect or because the PC has been turned off. Would you like to reconnect?



CAUSE
This error can occur if the computer is joined to a domain and Group Policy settings are preventing the console from connecting to the computer.



THINGS TO TRY

 * Verify that the computer is not joined to a domain. To determine whether Group Policy settings are causing the connection issue, temporarily remove the computer from the domain, restart the computer, and then try to add the Xbox 360 console as an Extender again.



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

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

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