PS3 media sharing problems?

May be...

Okay, my playstation was picking up my PC (or windows media player which it utilises). Now It won’t anymore. I get constant error messages like: Media server error a DLNA server protocol (501) etc



I have everything enabled, I have firewalls allowing everything, everything is shared by default, it’s driving around the bend! I can no longer transfer any media to my playstation3. Also none of my usb sticks work with the thing or even my digital camera card housed in a camera. I have 160GB ps without any media ports on it. Only 2 usb.



My question is, is there any other way I can transfer media to my ps3 and does anyone know a fix for this problem? Whats gong on?

dude i had the same problem for bout 3 or 4 months straight. i have the 60gb ps3 and i used the media sharing probably a good 16 months straight with no problem then outta no where i started getting these error messages over and over i tried restarting everything my ps3 my pc my router my media sharing on windows media nuttin! till one day i tried it again to see if it works for $h!ts and giggles and it did so now it does and doesnt. i would say its reliable but its not at the same time i just use a flash drive from now on its easier and way faster

You might try resetting the system to default and starting over, I realise that this is a bind, but it might actually be a firmware problem which has caused some kind of conflict. Either way, it isn't working, so I don't think you have a lot of choice. If you should contact Sony, they will probably tell you to reformat. Best of luck!

could be your console itself but... then there are firewalls and you did say you had it enabled. hmmm. restart your modems and or routers too. if this doesnt help i encourage you to do the following.



if i were in your shoes i would contact a sony either by phone or online by email and report this error.



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