Alright, here is the probably-not-bug-free Beta 4. Please review the changes and upgrade/installation instructions before downloading and setting-up.

Changes

Bugs Bamboozled

I haven't exactly kept a list as I usually do but here is what I remember. (Feel free to add something I forgot)

• Support for multiple tuners (or more than one file being copied to Recorded TV) Fixed
• Guide Data Fixed (for real this time)
• French Support Fixed (I believe)
• MCE 2005 support fixed (removed symbolic linking because XP can't do that without 3rd party software)
• Extender support fixed.
• Fixed duration showing up as "under one minute".

Features Added

• Launches shows from the Console by double clicking an episode in the list.
• Show all episodes when a show isn't selected in the tree.
• Added copying percentage on mouse hover of the client tray icon.
• Recorded TV moved out of Videos and given it's own share.

Instructions

Upgrade Instructions

1. Uninstall the client.
2. Delete \\SERVER\Software\TVManager_MC.msi
3. Follow the instructions on how to restore the original settings for the ehSched service.
4. Uninstall the add-in.
5. Restart the server.
6. Create a 'Recorded TV' share.
7. Install the new add-in.
8. Deploy the client.
9. Install the client.
10. Download tester.exe
11. Copy it to 'C:\Program Files\CompuGeek Software\TV Manager\'
12. Run tester.exe to regenerate your Shows.xml file.
13. Test out TV Manager Beta 4.

New User Instructions

1. Create a 'Recorded TV' share.
2. Install the add-in.
3. Deploy the client (using the console tab).
4. Install the client.
5. Test out TV Manager Beta 4.

Restore ehSched Service

1. Go to run (Win + R): services.msc
2. Find the "Windows Media Center Scheduler Service"
3. Select the service in the list.
4. Click Stop on the left.
5. Double click the service in the list.
6. Click the Logon tab.
7. Change This Account to: Network Service
8. Clear the password boxes.
9. Click OK.
10. Click start on the left.
11. All done, the service settings are back to factory defaults.

Extender Support

All you have to do is enable the guest account (without a password) on the WHS to enable Extender support.

Support

Regarding Help By Comments

Seeing how I've had quite a few people not getting the help they need, if the ask by comment; I am now adding this blog post.

I'm very sorry about that. I don't notice your comment if you've encountered a bug or need help for a reason (a stupid reason but still a reason). I don't check the blog that often and don't receive notifications that there is a new comment. Yes, I know that it is no excuse, but I do have a life (well, maybe not. I do get busy though).

If you need help, please post it in the corresponding forum here. This way, you get the help that you deserve.

Downloads

Console Add-In

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