Programing the EPG from another pc over the net

Blackdog · **17th June 2005, 02:59 PM**

I have been looking through the forums but haven't been able to find anything on using another pc over the internet to program your mce box's EPG.I have tried using remote desktop but it shuts down the MCE program when you log into it.
I want to be able to from work etc via the net program the EPG to record shows for that night if i can't make it home.
Any ideas would be appriciated.

Matt · **17th June 2005, 03:30 PM**

Webguide is what you want and it was discussed here

Cheers

Matt.

Blackdog · **17th June 2005, 03:41 PM**

Thanks Matt i'll check it out.

Matt · **17th June 2005, 03:53 PM**

No worries, be sure to let us know how you go, as I don't think many people use it.

Cheers

Matt.

gazar · **17th June 2005, 05:47 PM**

I dont know what webguide is.

But i simply remote desktop onto my MCE machine (concurrent session) and select what I want to record. There is a thread on here about common registry hacks which has info on how to get the concurrent logons working with MCE.

I haev enabled my router to allow for remote desktop and so far its sweet.

Matt · **18th June 2005, 12:09 AM**

Webguide is a web based EPG. Because it's web based you have the luxury of connecting to it from anywhere with a web browser, much better than having to rely on an RDP client being available.

mattyg · **18th June 2005, 02:52 PM**

Webguide. Yes I use it quite sucessfully, but it does take a bit of fiddeling to get it up and running correctly.

djhampson · **21st June 2005, 10:23 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyg

Webguide. Yes I use it quite sucessfully, but it does take a bit of fiddeling to get it up and running correctly.

Would you be able to point me in the direction of some advice on getting Webguide working? Even better could you make a guide of the steps you took?

I'm currently getting an ASP.Net error after i log in.

Code:

Server Error in '/WebGuide2' Application.

               Configuration Error 

                             Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately. 

              P****r Error Message: Access is denied: 'WebGuide2'.

             Source Error: 

                                                                       Line 196:				<add assembly="System.EnterpriseServices, Version=1.0.5000.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a"/>
Line 197:				<add assembly="System.Web.Mobile, Version=1.0.5000.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a"/>
Line 198:				<add assembly="*"/>
Line 199:			</assemblies>
Line 200:		</compilation>                                                               
              Source File:  e:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v1.1.4322\Config\machine.config    Line:  198             

             Assembly Load Trace: The following information can be helpful to determine why the assembly 'WebGuide2' could not be loaded.

                                                                       === Pre-bind state information ===
LOG: DisplayName = WebGuide2
 (Partial)
LOG: Appbase = file:///e:/inetpub/wwwroot/WebGuide2
LOG: Initial PrivatePath = bin
Calling assembly : (Unknown).
===

LOG: Policy not being applied to reference at this time (private, custom, partial, or location-based assembly bind).
LOG: Post-policy reference: WebGuide2
LOG: Attempting download of new URL file:///E:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v1.1.4322/Temporary ASP.NET Files/webguide2/9900be63/2dc56541/WebGuide2.DLL.
LOG: Attempting download of new URL file:///E:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v1.1.4322/Temporary ASP.NET Files/webguide2/9900be63/2dc56541/WebGuide2/WebGuide2.DLL.
LOG: Attempting download of new URL file:///e:/inetpub/wwwroot/WebGuide2/bin/WebGuide2.DLL.

Cheers.

pistnbroke · **21st June 2005, 10:40 AM**

Just as another option you could always try Webscheduler, I use it for all my recording, never use MCE.

It has an EPG and built in Web interface...

mattyg · **21st June 2005, 06:51 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhampson

Would you be able to point me in the direction of some advice on getting Webguide working? Even better could you make a guide of the steps you took?

I'm currently getting an ASP.Net error after i log in.

Yeah no probs, I know of the exact problem you are having. Give me a couple of days though, bit snowed under with work ATM.

mattyg · **27th June 2005, 01:30 AM**

The error you are recieving is due to the fact that ASP.NET doesn't have launch and activation permissions set on your machine. Here's what you do

1. Control Panel -> Admin Tools -> Component Services
2. On the tree drill down to My Computer under Component Services
3. Select and view properties
4. Select COM Security Tab
5. Click EDIT DEFAULTS button in "Launch and Activation Permissions" Group
6. If ASP.NET is in the groups or users box, then make sure you allow all permissions.
7. If ASP.NET is not in the list, click Add enter "ASPNET" (no quote's or full stop, one word)
8. Click Check Name, Click OK, allow all permissions.

Hope that helps.

Blackdog · **19th September 2005, 10:15 PM**

Sorry i forgot that i had posted for this.Downloaded Webguide and it works perfectly.
Makes life easy when your not at home just tap in through the router and bingo set the mce box to record remotley.
Damm good add on.