Microsoft KB Archive/932342

= You receive a “PC Configuration Error” error message when you try to add an Extender to a Windows Vista-based Media Center PC =

Article ID: 932342

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


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

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to add an Extender to a Windows Vista-based Media Center PC, you receive the following error message:

Configuration Error

An error was encounter while configuring your computer for use with this extender.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the Media Center certificate is corrupted or if the Network List Service is not running.



Method 1
Remove the Media Center Extender certificate. To remove the certificate, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Startvistastartbutton.jpg], type mmc in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.securityshield.jpg] If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
 * 2) On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.
 * 3) Click Certificates, and then click Add.
 * 4) Select Computer account, and then click Next.
 * 5) Select Local computer, and then click Finish.
 * 6) Click OK.
 * 7) In the Navigation Pane under Console Root, expand Certificates, expand Personal, and then click Certificates.
 * 8) Right-click Microsoft Windows Media Center Extender Host, and then click Delete.

After you remove the certificate, uninstall the Extender, and then restart Extender setup.

Method 2
Restart the Network List Service. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Startvistastartbutton.jpg], type services.msc in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER. securityshield.jpg] If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
 * 2) In the list of services, verify that Started appears under Status and that Automatic appears under Startup Type for Network List Service.
 * 3) If you have to modify the settings for the service, double-click the service, make the appropriate adjustment, and then click OK.
 * 4) Restart Extender setup.



MORE INFORMATION
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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