Installing on Xp Pro 64 bit (1 Viewer)

[flydeep]

Hello Everyone,

I am a new member to this community and have recently built a HTPC with Q6600, nVidia 1GB 9500GT, 3 Tb HD and is hooked to a 52" Sammy as a primary monitor. It is running Xp Pro Sp2 64 bit. I was elated to see that I can use mediaportal on my new htpc but when I tried installing 1.0Rc4 I get "OS not supported" error. I have tried getting some answers in the newbie forum but was not of much help.

Since the newer intel chips are enabled for WOW64 support I fail to understand why there is a hard check and isolation on the Xp 64 bit OS. I am hoping to elevate the concern by posting in this forum and volunteering to help if some tech savy testers are needed for Xp 64 bit OS. Any developers/maintainers of mediaportal here

Any suggestions to 'hack' and install mediaportal will also be very helpful.

- deeps

 

[dhannema]

It is running Xp Pro Sp2 64 bit. I was elated to see that I can use mediaportal on my new htpc but when I tried installing 1.0Rc4 I get "OS not supported" error.

I have the same problem.
Everything worked fine with version 2.3.0, but the newer versions just don't work anymore
I thought waiting for the 1.0 version would do the trick, but no luck...

This is happening with more applications and the weird thing is that (most of the time?) everything just works fine if the OS check is circumvented! Some examples where the regular installer bails out, but do work using a workaround:
- iTunes
- MS Live Messenger

Maybe someone can explain why XP 64bit is not supported, why the check is there in the first place (has it been tested on XP64?), if there is a way to circumvent the check (maybe via commandline parameters or editing the install script?).

Thanks.

* edit: I came across this page describing XP 64bit is not supported, but like stated above it could be the case that everything will working fine. Also I read somewhere that it's not supported because the OS is lacking critical security hotfixes... Is there any way to try it out?
https://www.team-mediaportal.com/manual/GeneralRequirements/OperatingSystems

 

[flydeep]

I have the 0.2.3 version running on my computer right now and most of it is stable (I have been unable to get the weather working and, many plugins also do not work yet e.g. netflix).

As you say, iTunes can be installed on the 64 bit version in conjunction with 7-zip and Orca. I would have been happy if they give a warning and try to proceed with the installation. I am sure there will be sufficient number of savvy users supporting each other even if the developers do not find the time. I remember reading that you might be able to install the 1.0Rc1 and all versions after that refuse to install. Shoot me an email/messg if you get some plugins working with 0.2.30 version or able to get newer versions installed on the 64 bit.

 

[dhannema]

It will probably boil down having to patch the sourcecode and recompiling it myself. I'll see if I get around grabbing the code, installing visual studio again, etc.

Btw, I only use mediaportal as a movie/music/picture viewer without using any things like plugins and tv, but the wikipedia plugin e.g. is working in the 0.2.3 version. Which plugin doesn't work for you?

 

[flydeep]

Same here, I use my computer primarily as a workstation and then as an entertainment hub (for playing movies, music and maybe pictures). I love the fact that I can use my computer with mediaportal as a single stop shop for all the above. I have a harmony 720 and a cheap usb ir receiver (https://www.dealextreme.com/feedbacks/BrowseReviews.dx/sku.9877). Some basic functionalities (ff, rew, on/off) work out of the box. I am investigating getting winLirc to work with this receiver and mediaportal.

Wikipedia works for me as well. Have been unable to get the weather working. Installed streaming radio plugin and it appears to be working like a charm. You can search for radio stations by name.

It will probably boil down having to patch the sourcecode and recompiling it myself. I'll see if I get around grabbing the code, installing visual studio again, etc.

Btw, I only use mediaportal as a movie/music/picture viewer without using any things like plugins and tv, but the wikipedia plugin e.g. is working in the 0.2.3 version. Which plugin doesn't work for you?

 

[dhannema]

Looks like we have pretty similar setups
I'm actually using Girder with an IR receiver I built myself. Girder is nicely customizable.

Anyway, good news!
I've compiled the sourcecode and initial results look very promising. Before compiling I changed the Startup.cs in the Configuration folder to not bail out, but ask whether or not you want to continue. Now it looks like the only place where the check is performed is opening the Configuration app. MediaPortal itself starts without questioning the OS.

It's just past midnight so I going to sleep, but I've quickly tested playing movies and also the weather plugin is working.
I'll send you a pm with some more info.

 

[portuga2000]

Hi, dhannema

Could you please post your compile when ready?
I myself have a similar setup and i'm struggling to get the newer version to install.
Thanks for your effort.

Fabio

 

[flydeep]

That sounds like great news and I have sent you a private message ....

Looks like we have pretty similar setups
I'm actually using Girder with an IR receiver I built myself. Girder is nicely customizable.

Anyway, good news!
I've compiled the sourcecode and initial results look very promising. Before compiling I changed the Startup.cs in the Configuration folder to not bail out, but ask whether or not you want to continue. Now it looks like the only place where the check is performed is opening the Configuration app. MediaPortal itself starts without questioning the OS.

It's just past midnight so I going to sleep, but I've quickly tested playing movies and also the weather plugin is working.
I'll send you a pm with some more info.

 

[dhannema]

Hi guys, i've uploaded the 'x64' package here: RapidShare: Easy Filehosting

The only thing I changed in the code is the following in Startup.cs:

From:

        case 52:
          if (os.OSProductType == OsDetection.OSProductType.Workstation)
          {
            MsgOsVersion = MsgOsVersion + " [64bit]";
            MessageBox.Show(MsgNotInstallable, MsgOsVersion, MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error);
            Application.Exit();
          }
          res = MessageBox.Show(MsgNotSupported, MsgOsVersion, MessageBoxButtons.OKCancel, MessageBoxIcon.Warning);
          if (res == DialogResult.Cancel) Application.Exit();
          break;

To:

case 52:
          if (os.OSProductType == OsDetection.OSProductType.Workstation)
            MsgOsVersion = MsgOsVersion + " [64bit]";
          res = MessageBox.Show(MsgNotSupported, MsgOsVersion, MessageBoxButtons.OKCancel, MessageBoxIcon.Warning);
          if (res == DialogResult.Cancel) Application.Exit();
          break;

 

[flydeep]

Hi guys, i've uploaded the 'x64' package here: RapidShare: Easy Filehosting

The only thing I changed in the code is the following in Startup.cs:

From:

        case 52:
          if (os.OSProductType == OsDetection.OSProductType.Workstation)
          {
            MsgOsVersion = MsgOsVersion + " [64bit]";
            MessageBox.Show(MsgNotInstallable, MsgOsVersion, MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error);
            Application.Exit();
          }
          res = MessageBox.Show(MsgNotSupported, MsgOsVersion, MessageBoxButtons.OKCancel, MessageBoxIcon.Warning);
          if (res == DialogResult.Cancel) Application.Exit();
          break;

To:

case 52:
          if (os.OSProductType == OsDetection.OSProductType.Workstation)
            MsgOsVersion = MsgOsVersion + " [64bit]";
          res = MessageBox.Show(MsgNotSupported, MsgOsVersion, MessageBoxButtons.OKCancel, MessageBoxIcon.Warning);
          if (res == DialogResult.Cancel) Application.Exit();
          break;

dhannema,
The unzipped file will not install with the provided installers and crashes. The workaround was to 'extract' the files instead of running it. This way, the entire app was available and can be run from the directory without installing. I can load plugins using MPInstaller and can launch the program directly from the directory. The plugins added using MPInstaller show up in the launched "MediaPortal.exe" app.

Some videos played using this new version are experiencing instability and crashing the application. It could be due to incompatible plugins. I will try to play with it little today and see whether the situation improves. Meanwhile good job getting the source code compiled with the restriction removed.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays