Can't Browse Network File Shares

Savage1701 · 2008-02-07, 14:19

Why can't I access my videos stored on another computer with this release? I am only allowed to look at stuff on my local C & D (dvd/cd) drives. What is up? All my videos are stored on a central server.

frodo · 2008-02-07, 15:00

The idea is that you map any network shares to drive-letters
When thats done you can work with them just as with local drives

Savage1701 · 2008-02-07, 15:13

Oh yuck. What a step backwards. Why would I want to go through all that crap? Especially when people are posting they can't get more than 5 folders or past the drive letter "I". Which, by the way, I can't either. I tried one mapping letter. The best letter I could get was "N" due to card reader drives, etc. Guess what? Can't select it in the setup. Time to hit the 'ol "uninstall" icon. Calling this version a "preview" is charitable.

frodo · 2008-02-07, 16:01

yeah we will think TWICE next time before GIVING you something to play with

Thanx for all the kind words

Frodo

Savage1701 · 2008-02-07, 16:58

Well, I did map a network drive as an "H" drive since your system can't handle a drive letter below "I" (That's a post in your forum, and it's right as near as I can tell) . Guess what? I can see the first 5 movie directories in it. Then it crashed. Again. Your software seems to be hung up with 5's as maxes for drives, directories, etc.

Personally I would start by trying to think ONCE because in fact you have not GIVEN me anything to play with, unless you count crashes (Vista or XP Pro), inabilities to do the simplest of media library setups, or 100% CPU utilizations as recreational computer activities. I don't.

tourettes · 2008-02-07, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage1701

Well, I did map a network drive as an "H" drive since your system can't handle a drive letter below "I" (That's a post in your forum, and it's right as near as I can tell) . Guess what? I can see the first 5 movie directories in it. Then it crashed. Again. Your software seems to be hung up with 5's as maxes for drives, directories, etc.

Personally I would start by trying to think ONCE because in fact you have not GIVEN me anything to play with, unless you count crashes (Vista or XP Pro), inabilities to do the simplest of media library setups, or 100% CPU utilizations as recreational computer activities. I don't.

Are you even sure what a technology preview stands for? I hope no one is forcing you to use it (or not even the MP 0.2.3.0).

Mr.Mitchell · 2008-02-07, 17:34

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Gixxer · 2008-02-07, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage1701

Well, I did map a network drive as an "H" drive since your system can't handle a drive letter below "I" (That's a post in your forum, and it's right as near as I can tell) . Guess what? I can see the first 5 movie directories in it. Then it crashed. Again. Your software seems to be hung up with 5's as maxes for drives, directories, etc.

Personally I would start by trying to think ONCE because in fact you have not GIVEN me anything to play with, unless you count crashes (Vista or XP Pro), inabilities to do the simplest of media library setups, or 100% CPU utilizations as recreational computer activities. I don't.

i 100% understand your situation, probably you have someone pointing with a gun to your head forcing you to play around with a technology preview software and if you dont make it work he will shoot.

oh wait, thats not the situation? then what are u talking about Savage? take a break, you definately need it

frodo · 2008-02-07, 19:19

People like 'savage1701' are the reason i will quit developing MP/MP-II some day...
And that day might be sooner then you all think

I'm serious, reading posts like this really makes me wonder for whom i'm doing it all for
and it does take away all the fun i'm having with MP/MP-II

At the moment my bucket is almost full, luckily i'm going on vacation for a week
lets hope i have the motivation to pickup MP/MP-II again when i come back
but somehow... i doubt it...

Frodo

Gixxer · 2008-02-07, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by frodo

People like 'savage' are the reason i will quit developing MP/MP-II some day...

Frodo

i understand your frustration frodo but in those situation i ask you to think about the thousands of people using mediaportal and which are so happy on how it works.

if this helps, i installed mediaportal on an old amd1600 i had around without using it. i did this on christmas and i plugged it to a new lcd tv for my father. now all the family uses mp !! im impressed how well everyone learned how to use it and how happy they are. now we have to take turns to use it !!

Thanks mp team !!

2008-02-07, 14:19	#1 (permalink)
Savage1701 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Can't Browse Network File Shares Why can't I access my videos stored on another computer with this release? I am only allowed to look at stuff on my local C & D (dvd/cd) drives. What is up? All my videos are stored on a central server.

2008-02-07, 17:34	#7 (permalink)
Mr.Mitchell Retired Team Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Removed Last edited by Mr.Mitchell; 2008-02-07 at 20:14.

2008-02-07, 19:19	#9 (permalink)
frodo Portal Developer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Netherlands Age: 36 Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 3 Thanked 119 Times in 44 Posts Country: My System	People like 'savage1701' are the reason i will quit developing MP/MP-II some day... And that day might be sooner then you all think I'm serious, reading posts like this really makes me wonder for whom i'm doing it all for and it does take away all the fun i'm having with MP/MP-II At the moment my bucket is almost full, luckily i'm going on vacation for a week lets hope i have the motivation to pickup MP/MP-II again when i come back but somehow... i doubt it... Frodo Last edited by frodo; 2008-02-07 at 19:29.

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2008-02-07, 15:00	#2 (permalink)
frodo Portal Developer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Netherlands Age: 36 Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 3 Thanked 119 Times in 44 Posts Country: My System	The idea is that you map any network shares to drive-letters When thats done you can work with them just as with local drives

2008-02-07, 15:13	#3 (permalink)
Savage1701 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Oh yuck. What a step backwards. Why would I want to go through all that crap? Especially when people are posting they can't get more than 5 folders or past the drive letter "I". Which, by the way, I can't either. I tried one mapping letter. The best letter I could get was "N" due to card reader drives, etc. Guess what? Can't select it in the setup. Time to hit the 'ol "uninstall" icon. Calling this version a "preview" is charitable.

2008-02-07, 16:01	#4 (permalink)
frodo Portal Developer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Netherlands Age: 36 Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 3 Thanked 119 Times in 44 Posts Country: My System	yeah we will think TWICE next time before GIVING you something to play with Thanx for all the kind words Frodo

2008-02-07, 16:58	#5 (permalink)
Savage1701 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Well, I did map a network drive as an "H" drive since your system can't handle a drive letter below "I" (That's a post in your forum, and it's right as near as I can tell) . Guess what? I can see the first 5 movie directories in it. Then it crashed. Again. Your software seems to be hung up with 5's as maxes for drives, directories, etc. Personally I would start by trying to think ONCE because in fact you have not GIVEN me anything to play with, unless you count crashes (Vista or XP Pro), inabilities to do the simplest of media library setups, or 100% CPU utilizations as recreational computer activities. I don't.