Hi Daniel,
Spoke to you last week about the server 500 error message and at the same time we spoke of the losing channels issue.
Unfortunately, the problem isn't related to changing channels from their default channel order. I think it's realted to PID and stations changing the name that's embedded in the data stream.
For example. When I did my last system scan, some two weeks ago, channel 3 would appear as "SBS." ie: the default name that appears after channel scan.
Monday morning, notice guide is haywire. SBS on channel 3 has gone but other SBS Channels eg: digital radio have suddenly appeared in place of Prime, SC Ten etc. It's totally screwed up.
So, I rescan and notice that Channel 3 now appears as "SBS Digital 1". ie: the default name that appears after channel scan.
I'm sure it's this discrepancy, channel 3 changing from "SBS" to "SBS Digital 1" that is causing problems.
I know other people also have issues with Seven/Prime. I'm in Newcastle and it's only SBS that's the problem.
As you know from the xpmediacenter forum, this is a widespread problem and it's getting a lot of people offside. (Both with Vista and Ice.) I know you mentioned that your system has been stable for a month, but this isn't what's happening out in the community. I'm sure you have some contacts at Microsoft, and I think it's time to get them on the case.
IceTV and Vista MC are great combo but this is a serious issue and has the potential to really stifle Vista Media Center takeup.
I have 3 Vista MCs and will monitor closely over next few weeks, to try and find more clues.
Thanks again for your time,
Tim Farrell