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PS3: A Network Error Has Occured (80710723)

Question:
Hi Experts,
For months now I have been using a program called ‘PS3 Media Server’ (http://ps3mediaserver.blogspot.com) to stream movies to my PS3.  I had been doing this from my old computer which was running an Intel Dual Core @2.4 GHz and 6 GB of DDR2 RAM.  I had no problems at all while using this machine.
Recently [...]

Call of duty modern warfare 2, friends unable to join my games

Question:
I tried hosting games and inviting people to them, and I failed.
My current theory is that something in my computer is blocking the required ports for the game (for some reason even though I dmz’ed myself and disabled windows firewall and kaspersky antivirus, some ports still remain blocked)
I was wondering if someone could help me [...]

streaming movies to xbox360 over lan

Question:
Hi experts,
I’m looking to stream avi files from a network hard drive, to three xbox 360 consoles (one in each room in my new house).
Do you think I will experience sluggish performance?
Should I use stock xbox media player or XBMC?
Has anyone tried a similar setup? Recommended LAN HDDs?
Thanks!
Solution:
I am currently doing this on my XBox [...]

Unable to host or join LAN game

Question:
I am trying to play the game borderlands with three computers on the same network and non of them are able to join a hosted game from any of the pcs.  Any ideas?
Solution:
Port-forwarding isn’t an issue – what you need to do is make sure the posts aren’t blocked by Windows firewall on the individual [...]

steam online crash issue

Question:
I have a customer with a problem.
Steam crashes during online play I have done a clean install of windows and Steam. His system is running an athalon X2 6gb of ram plenty of HDD. The graphic card was a Geforce 8800gt now it is an ATI 5750. PSU is plenty to run both. It still [...]

CRC errors installing games from DVD on new PC

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I have a brand new PC (overclockers.co.uk) which is giving me CRC errors whenever I try to install games from DVD.
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-073-OE&groupid=43&catid=1445&subcat=)
System spec :
OS = Windows 7 Home Premium
Motherboard = Gigabyte MA790X-UD3P
DVD = TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C ATA Device
4GB RAM DDR2
Video = ATI Radion HD 4890 – 1GB
Tried to install the following games, all brand new genuine [...]

Gaming KB, macros, profiles??

Question:
I just bought and installed a Logitech G11 gaming keyboard.  Installed the software.  Although, I have been playing games for years, this is the first time I’ve owned a “gaming” keyboard.  Now, I’m completely lost. I have no clue on what a macro exactly is, how to enter a profile, etc.  Can I download profiles [...]

Hooking 5.1 Surround sound to xBox 360 premium

Question:
Hiya,
I want to connect my xBox 360 Premium (Connections can be seen at the link below) To my 5.1 channel surround sound system. I want to make use of the full set i.e. I want to use all five channels (not mix front and rear).
http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/M17-4168/M17-4168-call05-ds.jpg
Is this possible and will the xBox use full Dolby digital [...]

game demos

Question:
i am looking for PC game demos
1)in snow/arctic background as i like this environment
2)great outdoor scenery with mountains
Solution:
The new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has heaps of snow and scenery

FSX crashing on missions

Question:
I have FSX with Acceleration installed, but I can’t play any of the missions.  I can do a free flight just fine, but when I choose a mission, then click on the debriefing button, it crashes.  See pic.
I installed it twice, just in case something was messed up, but it does the same thing.  The [...]