Update Rollup 1 for eHome Infrared Receiver for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (888795)

SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

• When you disconnect a USB drive that is connected to the same USB hub as the eHome infrared receiver, unexpected behavior may occur. For example, the remote or USB devices on the same USB hub as the drive may no longer work correctly. To work around this problem, first disable the USB drive before you disconnect it. To do this, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, and then click Safely Remove USB drive.
• After you upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you cannot use the remote to put the computer on standby. To work around this problem, use one of the following methods.

  Method 1: Use the mouse to put the computer on standby

  To put the computer on standby by using the mouse, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Shut Down.
  2. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Stand by in the options list, and then click OK.
  Note You can use the remote to resume the computer from standby.

  Method 2: Reinstall the IR transceiver driver

  Remove the infrared (IR) transceiver driver from Windows Device Manager to force Windows to reinstall the driver. You do not have to restart the computer when you perform this procedure. To remove the IR transceiver driver from Windows Device Manager, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
  2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
  3. Expand Human Interface Devices.
  4. Double-click Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver.
  5. On the Driver tab, click Uninstall, and then click OK
  6. Disconnect the IR receiver from the computer.
  7. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect the IR receiver. Windows automatically detects the receiver and installs the correct driver.