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[cheezey]

Just a couple of things about your great install guide....

Windows 1.6. Remote Administration software
I (and others in the MP community) use RDP to remotely control the HTPC, it's fine so long as you don't run the MP client. I also use the Sala terminal services patch to allow multiple logons to the HTPC, this way I can do admin even when it's in use.

Windows 1.7. Network Drive Mapping
I use UNC paths for all shared content, I create a share which is read-only to everyone, that way no drive mappings are required.

Windows 1.8. Daemon Tools
This section looks a bit light

Mediaportal 2.2. MPTray
It might be good to link to this from the Mediaportal downloads section https://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/Download/Plugins/Input/MPTray/
and reference the install detailed in that zip file, that way if this component ever changes you shouldn't need to update the instructions.

Mediaportal 2.3. Skins
A link to the skins pages on the MP homepage would be good.

Mediaportal 2.4. Wallpaper
Detail the location of the skin background file (<Skin>\Media\background.png).

Mediaportal 2.5. TV Logos
A link to the appropriate location on the MP downloads would be good https://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/Download/Plugins/EPGorTV/

Mediaportal 2.6 TV Guide Data
A link to the WebEPG setup would be good http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/MediaPortalSetup_WebEPG

Cosmetic Upgrades
I also change the windows sound scheme to "No sounds", it adds to the feeling that it's not a windows PC underneath.

Keep up the great work, more documentation is always welcome.

 

[mickyblue]

Just a couple of things about your great install guide....

Windows 1.6. Remote Administration software
I (and others in the MP community) use RDP to remotely control the HTPC, it's fine so long as you don't run the MP client. I also use the Sala terminal services patch to allow multiple logons to the HTPC, this way I can do admin even when it's in use.

Windows 1.7. Network Drive Mapping
I use UNC paths for all shared content, I create a share which is read-only to everyone, that way no drive mappings are required.

Windows 1.8. Daemon Tools
This section looks a bit light

Mediaportal 2.2. MPTray
It might be good to link to this from the Mediaportal downloads section https://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/Download/Plugins/Input/MPTray/
and reference the install detailed in that zip file, that way if this component ever changes you shouldn't need to update the instructions.

Mediaportal 2.3. Skins
A link to the skins pages on the MP homepage would be good.

Mediaportal 2.4. Wallpaper
Detail the location of the skin background file (<Skin>\Media\background.png).

Mediaportal 2.5. TV Logos
A link to the appropriate location on the MP downloads would be good https://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/Download/Plugins/EPGorTV/

Mediaportal 2.6 TV Guide Data
A link to the WebEPG setup would be good http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/MediaPortalSetup_WebEPG

Cosmetic Upgrades
I also change the windows sound scheme to "No sounds", it adds to the feeling that it's not a windows PC underneath.

Keep up the great work, more documentation is always welcome.

Cheers for the tips will add them in, i realise theres multiple ways to do most things with windows etc so its always good to have alternative methods aswell,