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DVRMSToolbox 1.2.1.6 - Early Access Release

I meant to post this a few weeks ago, but never got around to it.

Version 1.2.1.6

- Disable WER on Vista for DVRMStoMPEG.exe
- Add remote system idle timer reseting in the FW (works slightly different when running in service v. winform)
- fixed an inconsistent metadata issue

x86

The second item requires some explanation.  I was having problems with my main HTPC (Sage Server) going into standby when browsing media on the extender PC (Sage Client) because the client doesn't keep the server awake unless media is playing.  So the feature, if enabled, uses the FW (either winform or service) to send messages to the FW running on the server to reset the system idle timer every 30 (configurable) seconds.  It only does this when the "Watched Exe" (configured on the Remote tab of the settings tool) is running and the display (winform) or system (service (away mode can be used if running on vista)) is on.  That way the server's state can be tied to the state of the client using the client's idle timers.  Enjoy :)

Comments

 

Coyote said:

will this work on x64? I know the .NET stuff is MSIL, but will the installer work? I'd like to test it out if so.

Also, as you are probably well aware, the Windows 7 Beta 1 is... unofficially available. I'm running it on my laptop and it is very nice, especially for a beta. Have you started any testing in WMC 7?

January 1, 2009 8:16 PM
 

babgvant said:

it will install, but the addin won't work.

I should be able to get a x64 build up this weekend if you want to wait.

Haven't messed w/ win7 at all, but I should be getting the beta bits this week or next.

January 2, 2009 7:10 AM
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