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I noticed today that movies sort by name that have a numeric title are sorted differently in the Web Client than they are sort in MBC. The web client appears to sort strictly based on alpha orders with numeric sorting before alpha characters but the Classic client sorts the numeric first but based on the numeric value. You can see an example in the attached image. All of the sort titles are correct and the theme does appear to have any impact on the sort. I tried ROC and Diamond Is there a setting that I have missed in either of the clients?? I would like for the sort to be consistent.

as title says rush doesn't show... I wanted a little play see if I could be tempted away from NEO (I doubt it!) I ran the check update in mbc (beta) do I need to be on dev or something???

RUSH Theme for MBC is now available to the general public. From the author of previous themes Neo, Pearl, Rush is probably one of the fastest themes available. For more details checkout the link below: http://mediabrowser.tv/community/index.php?/topic/2492-rush-theme-for-mbc/

Originally posted by @@Starkadius here. Run Media Browser Classic Configurator (located "C:\Program Files (x86)\MediaBrowser\MediaBrowser\Configurator.exe") After installation has completed, click the 'ThemeVideo Backdrops' plugin and then 'Configure' In Backdrop sources select 'Theme backdrops' Launch MediaBrowser Classic and go to settings Click on 'Config' Finally for the theme you are using (in this case Chocolate) go to 'Chocolate General' and make sure 'Show video Backdrop' is checked. Then click continue and restart MBC for changes to take effect.

This guide was first published here by @@mboehler. 1. Store your Tagged Intros in a folder. Mine, for example, are in \\diskstation\Media\Intros\Tagged. For each Tagged Intro you want to use, you will need an intro video. I suggest naming them Disney.mp4, Pixar.mp4, etc. 2. Tag your movies. 2a. Open the web client, select a movie, and click Edit. 2b. Scroll down and click the + next to Tags. Enter the tag for the intro you want to play. It must be in the format of custom-intro-Disney.mp4, custom-intro-Pixar.mp4, etc. In this case I'm using custom-intro-Disney.mp4. Click +Add 2c. You must do this for each movie that you'd like to play a Tagged Intro. Repeat step 2 as many times as necessary. 3. Set up MB Intros. 3a. In the dashboard, click Plugins, and then click MB Intros. 3b. Select the appropriate Profile (you may or may not have more than one profile). 3c. Click the + next to Add Intro, then click Tag Intro. For specific instructions, you can click the "i". 3d. Select the folder you stored your tagged intros in, then click OK. 3e. You should now see an entry in the list of Intros like this: 4. Use the buttons to place your Intros in the desired order.

I see in my log that a Wake on Lan request is send to my server when I open MBC. 2013-11-14 11:34:52.8407,Debug,,Attempting to wake server at address 54-04-A6-B4-8E-68,1,Application 2013-11-14 11:34:52.8507,Debug,,Wake command sent,1,Application 2013-11-14 11:34:52.8907,Debug,,=========System looking for assembly: Newtonsoft.Json,, Version=4.5.0.0,, Culture=neutral,, PublicKeyToken=30ad4fe6b2a6aeed,1,Application Still I get this error. Shouldn't MBC have a delay on giving this error so the server does get the time to get active?

Anyone experience this? I'm running MBS (3.0.5031.21343) & MBC (3.0.72.0 B9-20.1) from my HTPC and although I've had it set for transcoding, I receive a black screen in playback of certain MP4's and MKV's. I have set UNC paths and set the configurator for trancode360, but this still takes place. The weird thing is I don't believe it's a codec issue because if I'm connected directly to the HTPC the same movies work. But if the movie is watched through an extender there's the same issue. The sound always comes through though.

I fired up MB3 Classic this morning and it ask to update my Plugins. I only have ROC installed so I click yes. It installed, then when I restarted MB3 Classic in gave me a Invalid Application Error. I shut down WMC then tried to restart MB3 Classic with the same error. I completely shut down the computer and tried again with the same error. I check off disable the application and now I have can't fire MB3 Classic. MB3 Server is running and the web client accesses the database. How can I get MB3 Classic back? Then how do I install the previous version of ROC? Johnny M

In MBC I have "Remember Folder Indexing" and when I enter Movies, Music and TV collections it always shows the "all items" view. When I go back to the EHS and return to the collection it will then show the index view which in this case is set to "genre" for all my collections. This happens every time even after exiting MBC or restarting PC. Behavior is consistent across four HTPCs. Is this a known bug and/or is it being worked on? If not please let me know what logs to provide. Server version : 3.0.5031.21343 MBC version : 3.0.78.0 B10-17.2 OS: Windows 8, 8.1

I'm getting (404) errors in my log file. I think they're being generated when I browse to a TV series using MBC. The error I get is when I get to the list of episodes in my TV series, it shows 0|27 (or how ever many episodes are in that season) and then dumps a whole bunch of these 404 errors to the log file. I have to close MBC/WMC because it's locked and I can't even navigate out of that folder. That makes MBC completely useless because I can't play any of the shows. I'm not using any firewalls or anything with this setup. It's all internal network. When I put one of the 404 URLs that is shown inside the log file into a browser, I see an error message in the browser. I've attached a screenshot of that as well. I'm using MB3 Version 3.0.5029.36830 MBC Version 3.0.72.0 B9-20.1

I just moved from MB2 to MBS/MBC. One thing that I noticed is I can't seem to re-order the Media Collections as I could in the MB2 Configurator. Perhaps I'm missing something. In all honesty, I've not read tutorials or docs, so if it's in there, please feel free to throw out a RTFM at me. Thanks, and I'm thrilled to be moving to a client/server solution. Can't wait for MBT to be available in public beta. Nice work all!

I am getting an error in MBC that it can't find the server. I know that the server is up and running, since I am to connect to the server using the Webinterface and MB Mobile. The server is pingable from the client running MBC also I did a telnet on port 8096 to the server and its responding. I am running MBC 3.0.88.0 and server Version 3.0.5050.37565 Also restarting the MBC server didn;t solve problem. In the MBServer logs there where no entry of the IP adress of my MBC client. Andy ideas..

I was thinking about those of us like myself that still use extenders. If there was a way for MBS to recognize a particular extender based upon it's device name, (my device names never change) and then send an auto-execute command to itself on behalf of that extender and a preset login, that would be awesome. Then we could have user profiles, that are remembered by the system, like on Hulu or Netflix. As well as settings for MBS to remember and use whatever was the last login used or show the profile screen as normal. If this is already capable to this extent and I somehow missed this feature, please let me know.

I don't know whether this is a settings/configuration/file structure issue on my end, but how does MBC (currently on 3.0.78.0 B10-17.2) pass album art to the Windows Media Center player? Indeed, does it even need to pass album art. All my music is structured Artist/Album/Track, and all tracks have embedded artwork. But this is what I'm seeing: Playing a track from Media Browser Classic: And playing the same track directly from Windows Media Center: All art shows OK when browsing the MB server (3.0.5031.21343) via the web interface. What am I doing wrong/missing? EDIT - apologies for the language on the background waterfall images

Is there a location under "ImagesByName" where icons/backgrounds can be set for the Favorite Books, Favorite Movies etc sections located under Favorites view?

This is a minor thing but anyone else experiencing their actor images coming up as a generic icon only? I have a very large "ImagesByName" and thus "People" folder, in my ProgramData/MediaBrowser folder, that appears to be consistently updated but still nothing. Is there something that I'm missing. Just to provide background, I do not allow MBS to fetch my metadata as I utilize MCM, still. Thanks in advance.

Media Browser supports theming very well and there are a number of great themes out there. Not only that but they are each very customizable in their own right. With that said, how do you have your Media Browser configured? This is how I have Throgsoft's Maelstrom configured. (Maelstrom - view: List, posters: Poster, Skin: Midnight) My movies list: A movie's details:

A little tutorial for you all to launch MBC or MBT directly using a Logitech Harmony Remote, without having to write batchfiles, use 3rd party applications like intelliremote etc. If you have a Logitech Harmony Remote then this will (should) work for you, if you haven't already done it. Note: If you already have your MCE device set as MCE SE(special edition) you may not need to follow this tutorial from the beginning. Also it will add buttons to your "Additional Buttons" tab under your activity but these are easily deleted. It will not remove the buttons you already have saved. First off Open up the Logitech Harmony Remote Suite Then go straight to your devices after logging in and hit the settings button for your MediaCenterPC device. Next Select the "Set up this device base on another" click next Select the "I Don't have a remote" - this is important in order for the next step Click on the "View more similar devices" and a dropdown will appear. Ensure you select Microsoft Windows Media Center SE, this will add the extra options to you button mappings for you to chose from. Then Click Next after you have selected this. **These next step will set your Remote up so that you can Launch Media Browser from the Activity Menu.... Watch TV, MediaBrowser, Listen to Music, Listen to iPod etc. Cool huh!!** Now Select **Redo Setup for this Device** then follow the next few slides as they are shown. Until you get to the one with the writing on it. On the next screen click next and then read on STOP ---- Ok now this next slide is important as this will set you up to Launch MediaBrowser from the quicklaunch panel next to the StartMenu Orb. It's fairly self explanitary but you do have to put the MBClassic.exe shortcut in the QuickLaunch. The example below show how to set up MBC to launch using the Green button (MCEStartPage normally). You could use Movies Button to launch MBT if you so desired by adding MBT to position 2 in the quick launch and setting Movies to Win+2. This way you could have both MBC and MBT setup on your Logitech. And thats you done. Go and check your activity buttons and get them back to normal and then update your remote. You are done. Here is a list of what all of the extra mapping features allow you to do.

Hi all, Coverart seems to be having issue with my boxset collection. It will effect the image for the folder in the sub folder correctly but it will not change the primary image. It only does this with my two box set folders. I am using CollectionFolder for the primary image treament and it does fine with every folder except boxsets. I've read other threads about this and tried the suggested fixes, ie removed and re added the collection...went into the root folder and made ensure it was deleted but nothing seem to work. Is there any other fix for this.

I don't know where to put this, since you've guys created the new digs and I dont know if it was requested prior but is there a way to make a feature within the MBC configurator where MBS & MBC automatically detect the video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) and in the event it's 4:3, automatically adjust the ratio to 16:9? I was watching old movies with my kids the other day and thought it maybe nice if that was an option in the configurator. Otherwise devs, good job all the way around with MB3. It's very well put together, given all the features and functionality it currently offers.

Release Notes: Version 3.0.307 Fix song display in Chocolate Fix Chocolate recent item posters not respecting show tick option Fix Yahoo weather (thanks Throg) Properly handle not being able to get Connect PIN Improve streamed music display during playback (thanks Softworkz) Fix genre buttons on detail page Version 3.0.302 More top level view configuration options Version 3.0.299 Compatibility update Version 3.0.298 Compatibility update Restore Legacy folder browsing Version 3.0.292 Compatibility update Version 3.0.283 Fix books not showing in User View mode Fix a crash with a null content type Fix blue screen if cannot locate server on brand new install Change branding Performance improvements - especially with TV libraries Fix details page not showing for episodes Version 3.0.266 Stability improvements for extenders Version 3.0.262 Fix backdrops on top items Recognize more local networks Allow star ratings on series Fix some channels crashing with new server Version 3.0.258 Add MB Connect feature (warning - MBC may not function well on low-bandwidth connections) Display the same user views as the web client Performance enhancements Compatibility with the new Vox Commando plug-in Indicate forced subs in all caps in Chocolate Wrap list view in Chocolate Fix delete button overlapping next button in Chocolate Retry server connection if configured to specific server to allow wake-up time Fix active backgrounds with Box Sets/Collections If you use GameBrowser, please see: Gamebrowser Guide - MB Classic setup, read this Version 3.0.243 Performance improvements with indexes Handle non-Latin characters in machine and Windows user names Add h.265 media info icons Version 3.0.238 Fix crashing on multi-part items Allow streamed content in MPC-HC and VLC Sort by User (IMDb/tmdb) and Critic (rotten tomatoes) ratings More remote control improvements Allow auto login with a hidden user account Display an appropriate message when access is denied by schedules on the server Fix problems with using the same user account on multiple extenders of the same host Implement Theme music and video backdrops natively (plug-in no longer required) Reduce network traffic with the server Audio media info icon will now align with default audio track instead of just first one Expose options for the size of images retrieved from server (can be used to improve extender performance) Add an indicator and update button when an update is available Add clt-shift-f and ctl-shift-b as shortcuts for skip forward and back in custom player interface Re-write image caching to be much simpler and perform better Remove redundant missing and un-aired episode options (these are in the server now) Version 3.0.224.0 Improved and expanded remote control capabilities Fix favorite only filter not working Improve reactions to new items being added during session Fixes for changes to photo support on server Fix some freezes when MBC is left open while using other components in WMC Add periodic image cache clean up 24 hour clock in log Ensure playlists display in proper order Play intros in custom interface Fix box sets collapsing in playlists Fix Tune-in playback Fix Manual log-in with passwords Improve streaming Force all streamed items to play in internal player Version 3.0.206.0 Support new server security model Support server playlists (cannot manage, add or edit from MBC yet) Fix "Play All from here" on music not using the WMC player interface Enhancements to Chocolate theme including new colored icons, 3D indicator and much easier sorting in all views Add multiple item support to new player interface . Can now see how many items and skip to the next one. Add overview display to new player interface Add remaining time to new player interface Add option to display pause indication Remove the auto configuration of MPC-HC in external players (was not working consistently) Ability to delete content is now governed by the server-side user option instead of one in MBC (no longer have to be an Admin to delete) Add manual log-in ability (now can access hidden users in MBC) Version 3.0.196.0 Force static streaming of trailers and podcasts Recent items for channels Back hides the overlay in custom player interface Red watched indicators Remove backdrop rotation restriction while playing video (allows backdrops to rotate during theme music playback) Fix local/remote determination (was not recognizing all local addresses) Zoom modes in custom player interface (ctl-shft-z toggles) Fix for server auth change Move weather configuration to MBC (no longer in the server) Fix chapters and actors not loading properly Option to not show overlay in custom player interface on mouse movement Allow screensaver/sleep on extended pause Allow intros on multi-part items Pause/unpause on mouse click in new player interface Fix problems when there is no internet connection Fix skipping in DVD rips Version 3.0.187.0 Auto Logoff - MBC will now automatically log out of the current profile after a period of activity. Can be disabled and the time-out adjusted via config. New watched indicators match up with other clients Better streaming support - you can now configure max bandwidth and other parameters related to streaming content when not on the same network as the MB server New Jump In List (JIL) selectors in most views Fix missing thumb images for genres Brand new modernized and more functional playback interface. Support for new "Channels" - these will appear on your EHS along with your media folders Fix unwatched counts on seasons and series not updating after playback Add remote messaging support A tiny bit of fun in the Chocolate detail screen Add overscan adjustment to advanced config panel Several other minor improvements and adjustments for changes in the server Version 3.0.163.0 Make exit menu optional Version 3.0.160.0 Support multi-part videos Add shortcut legend Add new exit menu Version 3.0.155.0 Fix minor issues with some external players Implement new remote control commands for upcoming server Performance improvements dealing with Actor Index and "Hide Empty Folders" Version 3.0.150.0 Update Chocolate to be sure it is properly in the package Version 3.0.149.0 Re-check before attempting playback of items marked offline - in case they have come back online since the last library scan Version 3.0.148.0 Support External Disc type Option to collapse movies into box sets in views Make spinner buttons more responsive to available options Display date taken on photo slide show Fix backdrops on individual songs Separate index by performer into letter-based folders (performance improvement) Allow for larger overviews in detail page (chocolate) Basic touch support Fix List scrolling issues (chocolate) Fix subtitle and director display problems (chocolate detail view) Version 3.0.140.0 Minor bug fixes Version 3.0.137.0 Mark intros watched so intro plug-in can favor un-watched ones When sorting series or other folders by date added, it will now sort by date of latest content Several improvements to Chocolate theme Add "Also Here" capability to allow multiple users' watched status to be updated Remove plug-in update/install from configurator (now only in MBC) Improve performance of bringing up all items from a particular director Fix Jump In List (JIL) for indexed folders and TV series Add Rotten Tomatoes score Add support for movie "Special Features" Enforce only a single instance of MBC (if you jump out to another part of WMC, when you come back it will be right back where you left it) Improve BD folder rip playback (requires LAV) Show either season or series images for episodes that don't have them (future episodes) Fix bug that would cause an incompatible version of a plug-in to be installed via "Update All" EXPERIMENTAL - attempt to stream content if we cannot directly access it (not recommended) Navigate directly to genre or director from detail screen in Chocolate Version 3.0.129.0 Compatibility update for upcoming server Version 3.0.127.0 Plug-in management inside MBC Server and log-in configuration inside MBC Fix unwatched counts not updating after playback Version 3.0.117.0 Make Chocolate the new default theme (old default renamed to "Classic") Add Filtering by unwatched and favorite in any view Fall back on production year if release date is not available for sorting Delete old log files periodically Performance improvements Only show photos in the photo slide show (ignore any videos or other content in the same folder) Version 3.0.108.0 Better refreshing of recent lists when things are added/removed Respect the "Hide User" setting in the server Add a notation that our special VLC external profile only works with the older version. Use generic instead Restore the Hide Empty Folders option (but if things are slow, try turning it off) Increase default server communication time-out and make it configurable (Advanced tab of config page) Eliminate duplicate items in search results Handle errors from TMT better Support TMT6 for resume setting Respect the plug-in update level (bug previously delivered all updates regardless of setting) Fix some hangs/performance issues after playback of some items Include Adult Videos in Favorite Movies Sort by Year now sorts by entire date instead of just year (for items released in same year) Fix play menu showing no options for index folders Sort specials inside seasons properly Stop WMC screen saver from engaging during a photo slide show Fix Index folders not respecting modified sort names Version 3.0.100.0 Remove "Hide Empty Folders" option. Caused performance problems. Add switch user profile functionality. Allow a re-try if we can't find the server on start-up Version 3.0.96.0 Add support for Chapters (availability will depend on theme) Modernize start-up screen Scroll properly when there are more than 4 users Version 3.0.90.0 Fix missing/unaired items breaking folder playback Re-style the PIN page Add WOL option for server machine Version 3.0.88.0 Fix wrong premiere date in UTC+ time zones Fix music resuming if played before in same session Update configurator icon Be sure IBN images refresh when changed Support Photos directly in the core (no longer need MBPhoto Classic) New, modern login screen Support for Missing/Future episodes Version 3.0.78.0 Fix Indexing - this was completely re-written and before complete functionality can be restored there will need to be a new server release as well. Fix default screen saver Update help links in configurator Store all display preferences on the server (this may cause you to have to re-do some prefs) Support new server features Support for upcoming Intros plug-in Fix volume OSD lag issue (but this limits some of the remote muting display capability) Add optional Music Album view Version 3.0.72.0 Update art assets Eliminate empty requests to server Fix context menus for podcasts Implement favorite books and games Various performance tweaks Fix generic external players not marking items as watched Version 3.0.67.0 Update SQLite (for win 8.1) Add AdultVideo recognition Attempt to fix some items won’t play after others Support for upcoming podcasts Implement new server remote control features Fix some display prefs not saving Possible performance improvements on some themes Implement ability for watched list to be “in-progress” Fix some issues with IBN backdrops Properly trap errors when deleting something Ensure RAL is updated after change Version 3.0.60.0 Fix network logos not showing Fix collections not showing or crash on WTV files with bad run times Fix crash if server delivers unknown folder type to MBC Fix playback reporting not always consistent (affected Trakt)