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Article ID: 929516 - Last Review: September 23, 2011 - Revision: 5.0

You cannot connect to the Windows Media Center Extender for Windows Vista after you install Windows Live OneCare on a Windows Vista-based computer



Windows Live OneCare is no longer available for sale

Existing subscribers will continue to be supported throughout the term of their subscriptions. Existing subscribers can reinstall by following the steps to download a trial (http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/install/install.htm) , and can still add a PC to their existing OneCare circle (http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/install/addcomputerinstall.htm) .

Learn more about end of sale for OneCare (http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/activation/oc_eol_guidance.htm) .

On September 29th 2009, Microsoft introduced Microsoft Security Essentials, a FREE consumer anti-malware solution for Genuine Windows based PCs.

Learn more about Microsoft Security Essentials (http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm) or download from Microsoft directly at: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx (http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm) .



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SYMPTOMS

When you install Microsoft Windows Live OneCare on a Windows Vista-based computer, you cannot connect to the Windows Media Center Extender for Windows Vista.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the Windows Live OneCare firewall is not configured for use with the Windows Media Center Extender. The Windows Media Center Extender uses network ports to communicate with the Windows Vista-based computer. The Windows Live OneCare firewall must not block these ports.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Open Windows Live OneCare , and then select Change OneCare settings.
  2. If you are prompted, enter the Administrator password, or click Allow.
  3. Select the Firewall tab, and then click Firewall connection tool.
  4. Click to select the Connect my Xbox 360 or Media Center Extender to my Media Center PC rule.
  5. Click OK on both of the windows to apply changes.

APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Live OneCare
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