PS3 Can't Find Vista/WMP11 Media Server

I have a problem with Vista, WMP11 media sharing to a Sony Playstation 3.

When I have the PS3 search for a media player, Vista initiates a search for
a Public Network and turns off Network Discovery. As a result, the PS3
cannot find a media server.

I have a Gateway notebook running Vista Premium with all Windows updates
installed that was purchased in January, 2007. I have correctly configured
my computer for DLNA media sharing. Media Sharing "Default Settings have
been chosen which allow for the sharing of all media. In WMP11, all media has
been added to the "Library" for sharing.

All required WMP11, network sharing and UPnP services are started
automatically and IPSEC is OFF and set for manual starting . I have
configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
“Port Forwarding,� I have checked McAfee firewall to allow WMP11 media
sharing, and I have set the Windows firewall to allow "Network Discovery," as
seen in the "Network and Sharing Center" window. In managing my wireless
networks, I have merged or eliminated all wireless networks except for my
"Private Network."

The Computer recognizes the PS3 as an "Unknown Device" in the "Media
Sharing" window, which I have "Allowed" to share media in my "Private
Network."

I then open the "Network and Sharing Center" window which displays my
"Private Network" and "Network Discovery� is turned ON under "Sharing and
Discovery."

When I have the PS3 "search for a media server," the PS3 usually reports
that it "cannot find a media server."

If I then look at the "Network and Sharing Center" window, Vista, for some
unknown reason, changes from my "Private Network" setting, and begins
searching for a "Public Network." When it does this, Vista turns OFF
"Network Discovery," which causes the PS3 to fail to find the media server
(WMP11).

After Vista fails to find a "Public Network," it returns to the "Private
Network" and "Network Discovery" usually is turned back ON, but the PS3's
search for a media player has failed. This also occurs when both the Vista
and McAfee firewalls are turned OFF as well, so it should not be a firewall
problem.

Occasionally, the PS3 actually locates a media server (WMP11). Sometimes
the folders are empty or partially missing. And occasionally, all of the
media is actually there.

Does anyone else have this problem with Vista, and does anyone have a
solution as to how to stop Vista from searching for a "Public Network�, and
turning OFF "Network Discovery� when the PS3 searches for a media server???"

I have
configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
“Port Forwarding,�

This I don't understand, port forwarding enables devices on the internet to
access a device in your home network. Do you really need this setting or are
all devices within your home network?

You might check your router for multicast and UDP settings
--

http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com



"Mick.Jagger*" wrote:

> I have a problem with Vista, WMP11 media sharing to a Sony Playstation 3.
>
> When I have the PS3 search for a media player, Vista initiates a search for
> a Public Network and turns off Network Discovery. As a result, the PS3
> cannot find a media server.
>
> I have a Gateway notebook running Vista Premium with all Windows updates
> installed that was purchased in January, 2007. I have correctly configured
> my computer for DLNA media sharing. Media Sharing "Default Settings have
> been chosen which allow for the sharing of all media. In WMP11, all media has
> been added to the "Library" for sharing.
>
> All required WMP11, network sharing and UPnP services are started
> automatically and IPSEC is OFF and set for manual starting . I have
> configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
> “Port Forwarding,� I have checked McAfee firewall to allow WMP11 media
> sharing, and I have set the Windows firewall to allow "Network Discovery," as
> seen in the "Network and Sharing Center" window. In managing my wireless
> networks, I have merged or eliminated all wireless networks except for my
> "Private Network."
>
> The Computer recognizes the PS3 as an "Unknown Device" in the "Media
> Sharing" window, which I have "Allowed" to share media in my "Private
> Network."
>
> I then open the "Network and Sharing Center" window which displays my
> "Private Network" and "Network Discovery� is turned ON under "Sharing and
> Discovery."
>
> When I have the PS3 "search for a media server," the PS3 usually reports
> that it "cannot find a media server."
>
> If I then look at the "Network and Sharing Center" window, Vista, for some
> unknown reason, changes from my "Private Network" setting, and begins
> searching for a "Public Network." When it does this, Vista turns OFF
> "Network Discovery," which causes the PS3 to fail to find the media server
> (WMP11).
>
> After Vista fails to find a "Public Network," it returns to the "Private
> Network" and "Network Discovery" usually is turned back ON, but the PS3's
> search for a media player has failed. This also occurs when both the Vista
> and McAfee firewalls are turned OFF as well, so it should not be a firewall
> problem.
>
> Occasionally, the PS3 actually locates a media server (WMP11). Sometimes
> the folders are empty or partially missing. And occasionally, all of the
> media is actually there.
>
> Does anyone else have this problem with Vista, and does anyone have a
> solution as to how to stop Vista from searching for a "Public Network�, and
> turning OFF "Network Discovery� when the PS3 searches for a media server???"
>

Thanks for your response Vincent.

The Vista help line discusses firewall ports that need to be open for media
streaming.

I don't have access to my computer right now, but I found similar "firewall"
settings for Windows XP:
Port..................Protocol..................Di rection
1900...................UDP.................Inbound/Outbound
2869...................TCP.................... Inbound
10280-10284........UDP................ Inbound/Outbound
10243..................TCP................... Inbound

In an attempt to try everything, I placed similar port settings in "Port
Forwarding" in the Linksys configuration page. I don't know that this is
necessary. All devices are within my home.

I've seen many discussions on-line about problems streaming to the PS3 that
discuss placing the PS3 in the DMZ in the Linksys configuration, outside all
firewall protection. I have not done that, and I really don't think I have a
firewall issue. It's a Vista issue.

"Vincent" wrote:

> I have
> configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
> “Port Forwarding,�
>
> This I don't understand, port forwarding enables devices on the internet to
> access a device in your home network. Do you really need this setting or are
> all devices within your home network?
>
> You might check your router for multicast and UDP settings
> --
>
> http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com
>
>
>
> "Mick.Jagger*" wrote:
>
> > I have a problem with Vista, WMP11 media sharing to a Sony Playstation 3.
> >
> > When I have the PS3 search for a media player, Vista initiates a search for
> > a Public Network and turns off Network Discovery. As a result, the PS3
> > cannot find a media server.
> >
> > I have a Gateway notebook running Vista Premium with all Windows updates
> > installed that was purchased in January, 2007. I have correctly configured
> > my computer for DLNA media sharing. Media Sharing "Default Settings have
> > been chosen which allow for the sharing of all media. In WMP11, all media has
> > been added to the "Library" for sharing.
> >
> > All required WMP11, network sharing and UPnP services are started
> > automatically and IPSEC is OFF and set for manual starting . I have
> > configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
> > “Port Forwarding,� I have checked McAfee firewall to allow WMP11 media
> > sharing, and I have set the Windows firewall to allow "Network Discovery," as
> > seen in the "Network and Sharing Center" window. In managing my wireless
> > networks, I have merged or eliminated all wireless networks except for my
> > "Private Network."
> >
> > The Computer recognizes the PS3 as an "Unknown Device" in the "Media
> > Sharing" window, which I have "Allowed" to share media in my "Private
> > Network."
> >
> > I then open the "Network and Sharing Center" window which displays my
> > "Private Network" and "Network Discovery� is turned ON under "Sharing and
> > Discovery."
> >
> > When I have the PS3 "search for a media server," the PS3 usually reports
> > that it "cannot find a media server."
> >
> > If I then look at the "Network and Sharing Center" window, Vista, for some
> > unknown reason, changes from my "Private Network" setting, and begins
> > searching for a "Public Network." When it does this, Vista turns OFF
> > "Network Discovery," which causes the PS3 to fail to find the media server
> > (WMP11).
> >
> > After Vista fails to find a "Public Network," it returns to the "Private
> > Network" and "Network Discovery" usually is turned back ON, but the PS3's
> > search for a media player has failed. This also occurs when both the Vista
> > and McAfee firewalls are turned OFF as well, so it should not be a firewall
> > problem.
> >
> > Occasionally, the PS3 actually locates a media server (WMP11). Sometimes
> > the folders are empty or partially missing. And occasionally, all of the
> > media is actually there.
> >
> > Does anyone else have this problem with Vista, and does anyone have a
> > solution as to how to stop Vista from searching for a "Public Network�, and
> > turning OFF "Network Discovery� when the PS3 searches for a media server???"
> >

"Mick.Jagger*" wrote:

> Thanks for your response Vincent.
>
> The Vista help line discusses firewall ports that need to be open for media
> streaming.
>
> I don't have access to my computer right now, but I found similar "firewall"
> settings for Windows XP:
> Port..................Protocol..................Di rection
> 1900...................UDP.................Inbound/Outbound
> 2869...................TCP.................... Inbound
> 10280-10284........UDP................ Inbound/Outbound
> 10243..................TCP................... Inbound
>
> In an attempt to try everything, I placed similar port settings in "Port
> Forwarding" in the Linksys configuration page. I don't know that this is
> necessary. All devices are within my home.
>
> I've seen many discussions on-line about problems streaming to the PS3 that
> discuss placing the PS3 in the DMZ in the Linksys configuration, outside all
> firewall protection. I have not done that, and I really don't think I have a
> firewall issue. It's a Vista issue.
>
> "Vincent" wrote:
>
> > I have
> > configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
> > “Port Forwarding,�
> >
> > This I don't understand, port forwarding enables devices on the internet to
> > access a device in your home network. Do you really need this setting or are
> > all devices within your home network?
> >
> > You might check your router for multicast and UDP settings
> > --
> >
> > http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mick.Jagger*" wrote:
> >
> > > I have a problem with Vista, WMP11 media sharing to a Sony Playstation 3.
> > >
> > > When I have the PS3 search for a media player, Vista initiates a search for
> > > a Public Network and turns off Network Discovery. As a result, the PS3
> > > cannot find a media server.
> > >
> > > I have a Gateway notebook running Vista Premium with all Windows updates
> > > installed that was purchased in January, 2007. I have correctly configured
> > > my computer for DLNA media sharing. Media Sharing "Default Settings have
> > > been chosen which allow for the sharing of all media. In WMP11, all media has
> > > been added to the "Library" for sharing.
> > >
> > > All required WMP11, network sharing and UPnP services are started
> > > automatically and IPSEC is OFF and set for manual starting . I have
> > > configured my Linksys wireless router to have the required open ports in
> > > “Port Forwarding,� I have checked McAfee firewall to allow WMP11 media
> > > sharing, and I have set the Windows firewall to allow "Network Discovery," as
> > > seen in the "Network and Sharing Center" window. In managing my wireless
> > > networks, I have merged or eliminated all wireless networks except for my
> > > "Private Network."
> > >
> > > The Computer recognizes the PS3 as an "Unknown Device" in the "Media
> > > Sharing" window, which I have "Allowed" to share media in my "Private
> > > Network."
> > >
> > > I then open the "Network and Sharing Center" window which displays my
> > > "Private Network" and "Network Discovery� is turned ON under "Sharing and
> > > Discovery."
> > >
> > > When I have the PS3 "search for a media server," the PS3 usually reports
> > > that it "cannot find a media server."
> > >
> > > If I then look at the "Network and Sharing Center" window, Vista, for some
> > > unknown reason, changes from my "Private Network" setting, and begins
> > > searching for a "Public Network." When it does this, Vista turns OFF
> > > "Network Discovery," which causes the PS3 to fail to find the media server
> > > (WMP11).
> > >
> > > After Vista fails to find a "Public Network," it returns to the "Private
> > > Network" and "Network Discovery" usually is turned back ON, but the PS3's
> > > search for a media player has failed. This also occurs when both the Vista
> > > and McAfee firewalls are turned OFF as well, so it should not be a firewall
> > > problem.
> > >
> > > Occasionally, the PS3 actually locates a media server (WMP11). Sometimes
> > > the folders are empty or partially missing. And occasionally, all of the
> > > media is actually there.
> > >
> > > Does anyone else have this problem with Vista, and does anyone have a
> > > solution as to how to stop Vista from searching for a "Public Network�, and
> > > turning OFF "Network Discovery� when the PS3 searches for a media server???"
> > >

I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I
HAVE USED MY PS3 TO STREAM VIDEO FROM MY LAPTOP TO MY TELEVISION. ALL OF MY
NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING GREAT. A COUPLE OF
WEEKS AGO MY COMPUTER STOPPED SEEING MY PS3 ON THE NETWORK AND MY PS3 CANT
SEE THE COMPUTER. THE ONLY CHANGES THAT I CAN THINK OF IS MY COMPUTER UPDATED
TO SP1 A DAY BEFORE THE PROBLEM STARTED. NOTHING WITH ANY OF MY SETTINGS
CHANGED. MY PS3 CAN STILL ACCESS THE INTERNET WIRED AND WIRELESS, MY COMPUTER
CAN AS WELL. NOW MY COMPUTER WILL SAY NO DEVICES FOUND WHEN SEARCH IS
PERFORMED AND MY PS3 SAYS NO MEDIA SERVERS FOUND. I LOGGED ONTO MY MODEM AND
THAT SEES BOTH THE COMPUTER AND THE PS3. YES I HAVE NETWORK DISCOVERY TURNED
ON AND MEDIA SHARING ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE, TURNED OFF FIREWALL, IM NOT AN
IDIOT. I TOOK MY PS3 TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND IT WORKED FINE ON HIS NETWORK.
SO I HAVE DETERMINED ITS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY FRUSTRATINGLY CRAPPY
OS CALLED "VISTA". HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX? I
DONT WANT TO HAVE TO BURN A DISK OR USE A USB EVERYTIME I WANT TO WATCH AN
..AVI .SOOOOO FRUSTRATED. DID MICROSOFT DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO TRY TO HELP XBOX
SALES? I DONT KNOW BUT I AM ****ED. PLEASE HELP. ANY LONGER AND ILL SWITCH TO
A MACBOOK

I feel your pain!!!

I spoke with Microsoft Support. They suggested that my problem was a router
problem. I called linksys, flashed my WRT54GS ver.6 router with new
firmware, placed the required ports in port forwarding, and finally, put the
PS3 in the DMZ. No luck - PS3 can't find the media server (WMP11). The
Linksys opinion was that the router was defective.

I bought a new Linksys WRT160N router. After getting the new router to
function, I placed the necessary open ports in the McAfee firewall, as
opposed to the router, configured Vista/WMP11 for media sharing, and again,
the PS3 cannot find the media server. This was also true with the McAfee
fire wall turned off, and after power cycling the computer, PS3 and the
router. The problem cannot be the firewall or the router.

This weekend, I'm going to again call Microsoft support, but I have my
doubts that they are going to be able to tell me any adjustment that will
correct the situation. I anticipate that they now blame the situation on the
PS3, which I cannot imagine is causing the problem.

"BMW228" wrote:

> I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I
> HAVE USED MY PS3 TO STREAM VIDEO FROM MY LAPTOP TO MY TELEVISION. ALL OF MY
> NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING GREAT. A COUPLE OF
> WEEKS AGO MY COMPUTER STOPPED SEEING MY PS3 ON THE NETWORK AND MY PS3 CANT
> SEE THE COMPUTER. THE ONLY CHANGES THAT I CAN THINK OF IS MY COMPUTER UPDATED
> TO SP1 A DAY BEFORE THE PROBLEM STARTED. NOTHING WITH ANY OF MY SETTINGS
> CHANGED. MY PS3 CAN STILL ACCESS THE INTERNET WIRED AND WIRELESS, MY COMPUTER
> CAN AS WELL. NOW MY COMPUTER WILL SAY NO DEVICES FOUND WHEN SEARCH IS
> PERFORMED AND MY PS3 SAYS NO MEDIA SERVERS FOUND. I LOGGED ONTO MY MODEM AND
> THAT SEES BOTH THE COMPUTER AND THE PS3. YES I HAVE NETWORK DISCOVERY TURNED
> ON AND MEDIA SHARING ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE, TURNED OFF FIREWALL, IM NOT AN
> IDIOT. I TOOK MY PS3 TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND IT WORKED FINE ON HIS NETWORK.
> SO I HAVE DETERMINED ITS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY FRUSTRATINGLY CRAPPY
> OS CALLED "VISTA". HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX? I
> DONT WANT TO HAVE TO BURN A DISK OR USE A USB EVERYTIME I WANT TO WATCH AN
> .AVI .SOOOOO FRUSTRATED. DID MICROSOFT DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO TRY TO HELP XBOX
> SALES? I DONT KNOW BUT I AM ****ED. PLEASE HELP. ANY LONGER AND ILL SWITCH TO
> A MACBOOK

I've had the same problems, my PS3 will only see some of my files. I belive
it's a windows problem as they only streem Video files using Windows Media
Video (.wmv), AVI (.avi), MPEG-1 (.mpeg, .mpg), and MPEG-2 (.mpeg, .mpg)
files.

Try using TVersity as your media server, I've had no problems not getting my
PS3 to play my videos.

www.tversity.com

"Mick.Jagger*" wrote:

> I feel your pain!!!
>
> I spoke with Microsoft Support. They suggested that my problem was a router
> problem. I called linksys, flashed my WRT54GS ver.6 router with new
> firmware, placed the required ports in port forwarding, and finally, put the
> PS3 in the DMZ. No luck - PS3 can't find the media server (WMP11). The
> Linksys opinion was that the router was defective.
>
> I bought a new Linksys WRT160N router. After getting the new router to
> function, I placed the necessary open ports in the McAfee firewall, as
> opposed to the router, configured Vista/WMP11 for media sharing, and again,
> the PS3 cannot find the media server. This was also true with the McAfee
> fire wall turned off, and after power cycling the computer, PS3 and the
> router. The problem cannot be the firewall or the router.
>
> This weekend, I'm going to again call Microsoft support, but I have my
> doubts that they are going to be able to tell me any adjustment that will
> correct the situation. I anticipate that they now blame the situation on the
> PS3, which I cannot imagine is causing the problem.
>
> "BMW228" wrote:
>
> > I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I
> > HAVE USED MY PS3 TO STREAM VIDEO FROM MY LAPTOP TO MY TELEVISION. ALL OF MY
> > NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING GREAT. A COUPLE OF
> > WEEKS AGO MY COMPUTER STOPPED SEEING MY PS3 ON THE NETWORK AND MY PS3 CANT
> > SEE THE COMPUTER. THE ONLY CHANGES THAT I CAN THINK OF IS MY COMPUTER UPDATED
> > TO SP1 A DAY BEFORE THE PROBLEM STARTED. NOTHING WITH ANY OF MY SETTINGS
> > CHANGED. MY PS3 CAN STILL ACCESS THE INTERNET WIRED AND WIRELESS, MY COMPUTER
> > CAN AS WELL. NOW MY COMPUTER WILL SAY NO DEVICES FOUND WHEN SEARCH IS
> > PERFORMED AND MY PS3 SAYS NO MEDIA SERVERS FOUND. I LOGGED ONTO MY MODEM AND
> > THAT SEES BOTH THE COMPUTER AND THE PS3. YES I HAVE NETWORK DISCOVERY TURNED
> > ON AND MEDIA SHARING ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE, TURNED OFF FIREWALL, IM NOT AN
> > IDIOT. I TOOK MY PS3 TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND IT WORKED FINE ON HIS NETWORK.
> > SO I HAVE DETERMINED ITS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY FRUSTRATINGLY CRAPPY
> > OS CALLED "VISTA". HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX? I
> > DONT WANT TO HAVE TO BURN A DISK OR USE A USB EVERYTIME I WANT TO WATCH AN
> > .AVI .SOOOOO FRUSTRATED. DID MICROSOFT DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO TRY TO HELP XBOX
> > SALES? I DONT KNOW BUT I AM ****ED. PLEASE HELP. ANY LONGER AND ILL SWITCH TO
> > A MACBOOK

I have 4 Windows Vista home premium machines.

The son who built one clicked on share media services when he built the
machine.

His is the only one now which will interface with our PS3s.

I have taken down firewalls;changed IPSec and done everything I can think of
but still no joy on the other 3.

Don't knoiw if this helps or adds to the confusion

"Matt" wrote:

> I've had the same problems, my PS3 will only see some of my files. I belive
> it's a windows problem as they only streem Video files using Windows Media
> Video (.wmv), AVI (.avi), MPEG-1 (.mpeg, .mpg), and MPEG-2 (.mpeg, .mpg)
> files.
>
> Try using TVersity as your media server, I've had no problems not getting my
> PS3 to play my videos.
>
> www.tversity.com
>
> "Mick.Jagger*" wrote:
>
> > I feel your pain!!!
> >
> > I spoke with Microsoft Support. They suggested that my problem was a router
> > problem. I called linksys, flashed my WRT54GS ver.6 router with new
> > firmware, placed the required ports in port forwarding, and finally, put the
> > PS3 in the DMZ. No luck - PS3 can't find the media server (WMP11). The
> > Linksys opinion was that the router was defective.
> >
> > I bought a new Linksys WRT160N router. After getting the new router to
> > function, I placed the necessary open ports in the McAfee firewall, as
> > opposed to the router, configured Vista/WMP11 for media sharing, and again,
> > the PS3 cannot find the media server. This was also true with the McAfee
> > fire wall turned off, and after power cycling the computer, PS3 and the
> > router. The problem cannot be the firewall or the router.
> >
> > This weekend, I'm going to again call Microsoft support, but I have my
> > doubts that they are going to be able to tell me any adjustment that will
> > correct the situation. I anticipate that they now blame the situation on the
> > PS3, which I cannot imagine is causing the problem.
> >
> > "BMW228" wrote:
> >
> > > I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I
> > > HAVE USED MY PS3 TO STREAM VIDEO FROM MY LAPTOP TO MY TELEVISION. ALL OF MY
> > > NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING GREAT. A COUPLE OF
> > > WEEKS AGO MY COMPUTER STOPPED SEEING MY PS3 ON THE NETWORK AND MY PS3 CANT
> > > SEE THE COMPUTER. THE ONLY CHANGES THAT I CAN THINK OF IS MY COMPUTER UPDATED
> > > TO SP1 A DAY BEFORE THE PROBLEM STARTED. NOTHING WITH ANY OF MY SETTINGS
> > > CHANGED. MY PS3 CAN STILL ACCESS THE INTERNET WIRED AND WIRELESS, MY COMPUTER
> > > CAN AS WELL. NOW MY COMPUTER WILL SAY NO DEVICES FOUND WHEN SEARCH IS
> > > PERFORMED AND MY PS3 SAYS NO MEDIA SERVERS FOUND. I LOGGED ONTO MY MODEM AND
> > > THAT SEES BOTH THE COMPUTER AND THE PS3. YES I HAVE NETWORK DISCOVERY TURNED
> > > ON AND MEDIA SHARING ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE, TURNED OFF FIREWALL, IM NOT AN
> > > IDIOT. I TOOK MY PS3 TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND IT WORKED FINE ON HIS NETWORK.
> > > SO I HAVE DETERMINED ITS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY FRUSTRATINGLY CRAPPY
> > > OS CALLED "VISTA". HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX? I
> > > DONT WANT TO HAVE TO BURN A DISK OR USE A USB EVERYTIME I WANT TO WATCH AN
> > > .AVI .SOOOOO FRUSTRATED. DID MICROSOFT DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO TRY TO HELP XBOX
> > > SALES? I DONT KNOW BUT I AM ****ED. PLEASE HELP. ANY LONGER AND ILL SWITCH TO
> > > A MACBOOK

Hi guys, exactly the same prob, but i can proove (determine it is sp1 on
vista causing the prob). I was running my xbox fine, bought a ps3 and could
not connect but could use the net. I was running SP1 vista. Last week I had
to reinstall windows. I could now connect to the ps3 fine. Then today (1
hour ago) I run the sp1 install and now (only 12hours after using it okay) it
no longer can see my pc.

I am going to try role back for now, please let me know if anyone gets MS to
solve this...thanks...with regrets

PS Called MS help line re another problem, I was on the phone for 58 min's,
only to be told...Reinstall Windows!!

"BMW228" wrote:

> I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I
> HAVE USED MY PS3 TO STREAM VIDEO FROM MY LAPTOP TO MY TELEVISION. ALL OF MY
> NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING GREAT. A COUPLE OF
> WEEKS AGO MY COMPUTER STOPPED SEEING MY PS3 ON THE NETWORK AND MY PS3 CANT
> SEE THE COMPUTER. THE ONLY CHANGES THAT I CAN THINK OF IS MY COMPUTER UPDATED
> TO SP1 A DAY BEFORE THE PROBLEM STARTED. NOTHING WITH ANY OF MY SETTINGS
> CHANGED. MY PS3 CAN STILL ACCESS THE INTERNET WIRED AND WIRELESS, MY COMPUTER
> CAN AS WELL. NOW MY COMPUTER WILL SAY NO DEVICES FOUND WHEN SEARCH IS
> PERFORMED AND MY PS3 SAYS NO MEDIA SERVERS FOUND. I LOGGED ONTO MY MODEM AND
> THAT SEES BOTH THE COMPUTER AND THE PS3. YES I HAVE NETWORK DISCOVERY TURNED
> ON AND MEDIA SHARING ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE, TURNED OFF FIREWALL, IM NOT AN
> IDIOT. I TOOK MY PS3 TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND IT WORKED FINE ON HIS NETWORK.
> SO I HAVE DETERMINED ITS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY FRUSTRATINGLY CRAPPY
> OS CALLED "VISTA". HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX? I
> DONT WANT TO HAVE TO BURN A DISK OR USE A USB EVERYTIME I WANT TO WATCH AN
> .AVI .SOOOOO FRUSTRATED. DID MICROSOFT DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO TRY TO HELP XBOX
> SALES? I DONT KNOW BUT I AM ****ED. PLEASE HELP. ANY LONGER AND ILL SWITCH TO
> A MACBOOK

Just to clarify to everyone (and MS should they be bothered). I done roll
back which cleared my SP1 install and hey presto I can now connect with the
PS3 again...yipppee!!

"DavePingAling" wrote:

> I have 4 Windows Vista home premium machines.
>
> The son who built one clicked on share media services when he built the
> machine.
>
> His is the only one now which will interface with our PS3s.
>
> I have taken down firewalls;changed IPSec and done everything I can think of
> but still no joy on the other 3.
>
> Don't knoiw if this helps or adds to the confusion
>
> "Matt" wrote:
>
> > I've had the same problems, my PS3 will only see some of my files. I belive
> > it's a windows problem as they only streem Video files using Windows Media
> > Video (.wmv), AVI (.avi), MPEG-1 (.mpeg, .mpg), and MPEG-2 (.mpeg, .mpg)
> > files.
> >
> > Try using TVersity as your media server, I've had no problems not getting my
> > PS3 to play my videos.
> >
> > www.tversity.com
> >
> > "Mick.Jagger*" wrote:
> >
> > > I feel your pain!!!
> > >
> > > I spoke with Microsoft Support. They suggested that my problem was a router
> > > problem. I called linksys, flashed my WRT54GS ver.6 router with new
> > > firmware, placed the required ports in port forwarding, and finally, put the
> > > PS3 in the DMZ. No luck - PS3 can't find the media server (WMP11). The
> > > Linksys opinion was that the router was defective.
> > >
> > > I bought a new Linksys WRT160N router. After getting the new router to
> > > function, I placed the necessary open ports in the McAfee firewall, as
> > > opposed to the router, configured Vista/WMP11 for media sharing, and again,
> > > the PS3 cannot find the media server. This was also true with the McAfee
> > > fire wall turned off, and after power cycling the computer, PS3 and the
> > > router. The problem cannot be the firewall or the router.
> > >
> > > This weekend, I'm going to again call Microsoft support, but I have my
> > > doubts that they are going to be able to tell me any adjustment that will
> > > correct the situation. I anticipate that they now blame the situation on the
> > > PS3, which I cannot imagine is causing the problem.
> > >
> > > "BMW228" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I
> > > > HAVE USED MY PS3 TO STREAM VIDEO FROM MY LAPTOP TO MY TELEVISION. ALL OF MY
> > > > NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING GREAT. A COUPLE OF
> > > > WEEKS AGO MY COMPUTER STOPPED SEEING MY PS3 ON THE NETWORK AND MY PS3 CANT
> > > > SEE THE COMPUTER. THE ONLY CHANGES THAT I CAN THINK OF IS MY COMPUTER UPDATED
> > > > TO SP1 A DAY BEFORE THE PROBLEM STARTED. NOTHING WITH ANY OF MY SETTINGS
> > > > CHANGED. MY PS3 CAN STILL ACCESS THE INTERNET WIRED AND WIRELESS, MY COMPUTER
> > > > CAN AS WELL. NOW MY COMPUTER WILL SAY NO DEVICES FOUND WHEN SEARCH IS
> > > > PERFORMED AND MY PS3 SAYS NO MEDIA SERVERS FOUND. I LOGGED ONTO MY MODEM AND
> > > > THAT SEES BOTH THE COMPUTER AND THE PS3. YES I HAVE NETWORK DISCOVERY TURNED
> > > > ON AND MEDIA SHARING ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE, TURNED OFF FIREWALL, IM NOT AN
> > > > IDIOT. I TOOK MY PS3 TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND IT WORKED FINE ON HIS NETWORK.
> > > > SO I HAVE DETERMINED ITS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY FRUSTRATINGLY CRAPPY
> > > > OS CALLED "VISTA". HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX? I
> > > > DONT WANT TO HAVE TO BURN A DISK OR USE A USB EVERYTIME I WANT TO WATCH AN
> > > > .AVI .SOOOOO FRUSTRATED. DID MICROSOFT DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO TRY TO HELP XBOX
> > > > SALES? I DONT KNOW BUT I AM ****ED. PLEASE HELP. ANY LONGER AND ILL SWITCH TO
> > > > A MACBOOK