The Internet connection test incorrectly passes when you run the Setup Wizard in Windows Media Center Edition 2005 (887207)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you test your active Internet connection on the An Internet Connection is Setup page of the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Setup Wizard, the Internet connection will pass the test, even though the test may not use the Internet connection during the test.

CAUSE

An active Internet connection will not be properly tested in Media Center if the connection to the Internet is already established. Make sure that your dial-up Internet connection is disconnected before you test the connection in Media Center.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, disconnect the existing Internet connection, and then re-configure Media Center Edition 2005 to use a different Internet connection.

To re-configure the Internet connection, follow these steps:
  1. Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the Media Center remote control.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select General.
  4. Select Media Center Setup.
  5. Select Set Up Internet Connection.

    A wizard will guide you through the process of re-configuring your Internet connection.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Technical support for Media Center

Because Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system, the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software. Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of that manufacturer's hardware. If you require technical help with Windows XP Media Center Edition, contact your manufacturer directly because the manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that the manufacturer has installed on the hardware.

You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/26/2004
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