"BarneyM" wrote:
Quote:
> The last time I started windows media player (not center), I started getting
> an "Enter Network Password" prompt every 1-3 minutes which blocks windows
> media player.
>
> The prompt indicates the following:
>
> Enter Network Password
> Connecting to images.metaservices.microsoft.com
> Realm: images.metaservices.microsoft.com
> User Name:
> Password:
> Checkbox to Save password to password list.
>
> I have no idea what media player is trying to connect to or why. It acts
> like media player has internally lost connection with some functionality
> originating from the microsoft site. I've never configured any live accounts
> or similar activities with media player.
>
> I do have an XBOX 360 and sharing enabled. This worked pretty much right
> away without any problems. I rebuild the connection after getting this
> prompt and its working, but the password prompt continues to show up.
>
> I'm not willing to enter any of my own password information for fear that
> something bad might be happening.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barney
I have had the same problem since December 19.07 and despite a clean
re-install of Vista Ultimate 64 bit, the problem persists. I notice that
after a few hours of being open both the 32 bit and 64 bit WMP11 result in
the "metaservices" prompt.
I will be talking with tech support again on Jan 15 so any further input
might help. I will post a solution if and when I get one.
Thanks
Senior Bit
It would be helpful to know what version of Vista and media player you are
using.