Xbox 360 pc link, just wont go!

Luk07 · 04-12-2006, 09:55 PM

i brought an xbox 360 yesterday (love it by the way) and after reading about the file sharing/streaming capabilities with my pc, i wanted in. after connectiong it to my computer through the provided ethernet cable i get the message "limited or no connectivity". I tried running the connection tests through the xbox with no luck, then i heard about (www.xbox.com/pcsetup) so i went there and downloaded the app for windows XP sp2 tried to install and it wouldnt go in, requiring .NET frameworks. So i picked that up from google, installed it and managed to get the setup app working, until of course it got to "verifying xbox" where it didn't find it. Now ive tried everything, i even tried using my own ethernet HUB and my own cables which i know should work, but still "limited or no connectivity" there seems nothing i haven't tried. And i would really like to know if anyone has had similar problems and fixed them, i would like specific help as im sure this may require entering IP adresses etc. And if you need any more information on the subject please ask. Thanks in advance

**40sondacurb** · 04-13-2006, 09:19 AM

How old is your computer? What OS are you running?

Ruzzy · 04-13-2006, 10:09 AM

i can answer them questions, im a personal friend of luk07 and i have basically the same computer as his...

his computers around 1yr old and he's runnin XP SP2

his specs are

AMD Athlon 64 3200+
1gb RAM
Nvidea GeForce 6600GT (AGP)
120GB HDD

**40sondacurb** · 04-13-2006, 11:21 PM

And you've tried contacting MS too hu? I don't personal have a 360 but you probably already talked with someone and it's seems to be just you with this issue hu?

Well if that's the case then you can try and exchange it. There is a device coming out that lets you swap files between your 360 HDD and computer HDD, but I don't know when it's being released and here is no guarantee it will work. You should still be under warranty, and if you're worried about your game files you could try swapping them to a memory card which will run you about $35 USD.

Luk07 · 04-18-2006, 06:50 AM

nah mate, its not a problem with my machine, there are thousands of people with the same issues, alot from various different problems, but all of these issues seem to be specific to the person. So thats why i asked for specific help, thanks for trying anyway, maybe i should ring microsoft tech support? does that cost anything? i live in UK so..i need specific help for that..

**koala** · 04-18-2006, 07:43 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/contactu...e/default.mspx

Quote:

You'll be charged the standard national rate.
From the United Kingdom, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, call 0870 60 10 100

Luk07 · 04-18-2006, 08:59 AM

so you buy their products, something goes wrong, and they want you to pay them to help you fix it? microsoft suck. end of. So im not paying them when according to some forum posts they will refer you elsewhere anyway. Now im stuck, unless one of you guys knows how to sort these problems.

jrunyon · 04-18-2006, 10:51 AM

hm.. xbox didnt have a full os really, so i doubt it has all the complicated network management tools that a version of xp would.
i would say, be sure the cables you are using are ethernet cables for the hub, not crossover cables.
-if that doesnt work
-try an msconfic clean restart on the pc, and start the xbox without a game in it. to try to get the network to recognize without the compliucation of the game in it
-you may want to try dumping the cache on the 360, usually corrupt hdd files can be harmfull for everything xbox.(this wont hurt your saves)
-if all else fails
-throw together a brand new crossover cable
-connect the pc directly to the console
-and set up a new network from within xp
all else fails after that
-1-800-4-my-xbox
-or ebay the xbox

Luk07 · 04-18-2006, 11:19 AM

thanks dude, yes im using patch cables, ad im surprised for 1 fact. I looked at the cable supplied with the box and..guess what? its a damn patch cable!! now why they dont just giv you a crossover with it is annoying. But i think ive figured this 1, my cheap router probably isnt relaying enuf info to the box for it to connect efficiently so im gonna try a crossover cable. My mate will lend me one sometime in the near future so i'll get back to you guys after i try that. cheers anyway

04-12-2006, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Luk07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 447 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	Xbox 360 pc link, just wont go! i brought an xbox 360 yesterday (love it by the way) and after reading about the file sharing/streaming capabilities with my pc, i wanted in. after connectiong it to my computer through the provided ethernet cable i get the message "limited or no connectivity". I tried running the connection tests through the xbox with no luck, then i heard about (www.xbox.com/pcsetup) so i went there and downloaded the app for windows XP sp2 tried to install and it wouldnt go in, requiring .NET frameworks. So i picked that up from google, installed it and managed to get the setup app working, until of course it got to "verifying xbox" where it didn't find it. Now ive tried everything, i even tried using my own ethernet HUB and my own cables which i know should work, but still "limited or no connectivity" there seems nothing i haven't tried. And i would really like to know if anyone has had similar problems and fixed them, i would like specific help as im sure this may require entering IP adresses etc. And if you need any more information on the subject please ask. Thanks in advance __________________ It's all fun and games until the monkey craps on the carpet! I've got your nose Mr. Anderson and i intend to keep it!

04-13-2006, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
40sondacurb Don't be a menace Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,285 OS: Vista sp2	How old is your computer? What OS are you running? __________________ Donate to keep the forum running

04-13-2006, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ruzzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 240 OS: XP Pro SP2	i can answer them questions, im a personal friend of luk07 and i have basically the same computer as his... his computers around 1yr old and he's runnin XP SP2 his specs are AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 1gb RAM Nvidea GeForce 6600GT (AGP) 120GB HDD __________________ The self-titled computer wrecker is back, but with a new leaf! its time to not break them but fix them!

04-13-2006, 11:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
40sondacurb Don't be a menace Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,285 OS: Vista sp2	And you've tried contacting MS too hu? I don't personal have a 360 but you probably already talked with someone and it's seems to be just you with this issue hu? Well if that's the case then you can try and exchange it. There is a device coming out that lets you swap files between your 360 HDD and computer HDD, but I don't know when it's being released and here is no guarantee it will work. You should still be under warranty, and if you're worried about your game files you could try swapping them to a memory card which will run you about $35 USD. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running

04-18-2006, 06:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Luk07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 447 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	nah mate, its not a problem with my machine, there are thousands of people with the same issues, alot from various different problems, but all of these issues seem to be specific to the person. So thats why i asked for specific help, thanks for trying anyway, maybe i should ring microsoft tech support? does that cost anything? i live in UK so..i need specific help for that.. __________________ It's all fun and games until the monkey craps on the carpet! I've got your nose Mr. Anderson and i intend to keep it!

04-18-2006, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Luk07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 447 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	so you buy their products, something goes wrong, and they want you to pay them to help you fix it? microsoft suck. end of. So im not paying them when according to some forum posts they will refer you elsewhere anyway. Now im stuck, unless one of you guys knows how to sort these problems. __________________ It's all fun and games until the monkey craps on the carpet! I've got your nose Mr. Anderson and i intend to keep it!

04-18-2006, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
jrunyon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12 OS: xp home	hm.. xbox didnt have a full os really, so i doubt it has all the complicated network management tools that a version of xp would. i would say, be sure the cables you are using are ethernet cables for the hub, not crossover cables. -if that doesnt work -try an msconfic clean restart on the pc, and start the xbox without a game in it. to try to get the network to recognize without the compliucation of the game in it -you may want to try dumping the cache on the 360, usually corrupt hdd files can be harmfull for everything xbox.(this wont hurt your saves) -if all else fails -throw together a brand new crossover cable -connect the pc directly to the console -and set up a new network from within xp all else fails after that -1-800-4-my-xbox -or ebay the xbox

04-18-2006, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Luk07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 447 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	thanks dude, yes im using patch cables, ad im surprised for 1 fact. I looked at the cable supplied with the box and..guess what? its a damn patch cable!! now why they dont just giv you a crossover with it is annoying. But i think ive figured this 1, my cheap router probably isnt relaying enuf info to the box for it to connect efficiently so im gonna try a crossover cable. My mate will lend me one sometime in the near future so i'll get back to you guys after i try that. cheers anyway __________________ It's all fun and games until the monkey craps on the carpet! I've got your nose Mr. Anderson and i intend to keep it!