Can't Run Setuptv.exe

beckkl · 2007-01-11, 21:12

MediaPortal Version:
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Windows Version: Windows Server 2003 R2
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Memory: 512
Motherboard:
Motherboard Chipset:
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card:
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card:
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
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4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec:
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Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote:
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection:

I installed SQLExpress fine. I can connect to it, even from other machines. However, When I run SetupTV.exe, I don't even get the screen where it asks me the settings for SQL Server. I just get an error that says:

Unable to create database: An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. Whnen connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by blah blah doesnt allow remote connections blah blah.

Anyway, remote connections are turned on. I checked at least a 1/2 dozen times, and as I mentioned, I can connect to the SQL server instance from another pc. I looked through all the documentation, but can't find any solution.....

any thoughts?

frodo · 2007-01-12, 06:55

tried restarting the tvservice?

frodo

tiwang · 2007-01-12, 07:24

Is the user you are connecting with a user with SA credentials in the SQL Server? If not it will not be able to create a database!

beckkl · 2007-01-12, 12:25

I was under the impression that in order for the TvService to run, the setup had to be configured. Also, the issue with SA being setup as a user in the DB, it is. I used sa as the user and pass. Also, I never even see the screen that is supposed to ask for my sql server config info. I assume you see that screen right after install, after you run setuptv. Oh well.

tiwang · 2007-01-12, 13:38

hi again
the tvservice is using a database in the sql server for configuration etc - named tvlibrary. the config program users pr default the sa user (which pr. default not is permitted login in the SQL database because of security reasons) - you can eitehr permit sa to login anyway or add a new user and assign this user SA permissions. As far as I can guess will the config prgram create the tvlibrary database and the internal structure in it before launching the tvengine service. If you wan't to try to re-install the whole application suite then just remove the tvlibrary database (if this shoud exist - if I guess right you are not that far in the installation) - remove the mediaportal tvengine with the "add remove programs" utility and then should you be able to re-isntall it

2007-01-11, 21:12	#1 (permalink)
beckkl Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can't Run Setuptv.exe MediaPortal Version: MediaPortal Skin: Windows Version: Windows Server 2003 R2 CPU Type: HDD: Memory: 512 Motherboard: Motherboard Chipset: Motherboard Bios: Video Card: Video Card Driver: Sound Card: Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: 1. TV Card Type: 1. TV Card Driver: 2. TV Card: 2. TV Card Type: 2. TV Card Driver: 3. TV Card: 3. TV Card Type: 3. TV Card Driver: 4. TV Card: 4. TV Card Type: 4. TV Card Driver: MPEG2 Video Codec: MPEG2 Audio Codec: Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: Cooling: Power Supply: Remote: TV: TV - HTPC Connection: I installed SQLExpress fine. I can connect to it, even from other machines. However, When I run SetupTV.exe, I don't even get the screen where it asks me the settings for SQL Server. I just get an error that says: Unable to create database: An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. Whnen connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by blah blah doesnt allow remote connections blah blah. Anyway, remote connections are turned on. I checked at least a 1/2 dozen times, and as I mentioned, I can connect to the SQL server instance from another pc. I looked through all the documentation, but can't find any solution..... any thoughts?

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beckkl Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was under the impression that in order for the TvService to run, the setup had to be configured. Also, the issue with SA being setup as a user in the DB, it is. I used sa as the user and pass. Also, I never even see the screen that is supposed to ask for my sql server config info. I assume you see that screen right after install, after you run setuptv. Oh well.

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tiwang Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	hi again the tvservice is using a database in the sql server for configuration etc - named tvlibrary. the config program users pr default the sa user (which pr. default not is permitted login in the SQL database because of security reasons) - you can eitehr permit sa to login anyway or add a new user and assign this user SA permissions. As far as I can guess will the config prgram create the tvlibrary database and the internal structure in it before launching the tvengine service. If you wan't to try to re-install the whole application suite then just remove the tvlibrary database (if this shoud exist - if I guess right you are not that far in the installation) - remove the mediaportal tvengine with the "add remove programs" utility and then should you be able to re-isntall it