Running a media server using remote desktop

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I have this problem as well, does anyone know of a work around for this?

"Martyn" wrote:

> Greetings
>
> I have set up a PC to be a media server (have copied all
> my CDs on to it) and connected it's SoundBlaster card to
> my home theatre system. Because I dont want to have a VDU
> etc connected, I have installed a wireless card and can
> now control it via another PC in my house.
>
> The problem occurs when I try and play any media files
> using Media Player via remote control. I have set my
> Remote Desktop Connection to leave audio on the host but
> I get an error message telling me that no adapter is
> present. If I change this setting to bring the audio to
> the remote, I can hear it on the remote PC no problems.
> If I run Media Player locally on the media PC then I hear
> the sound OK through my theatre system.
>
> So basically my question is can I run Media Player via
> Remote Desktop but still have the audio come out of the
> host PCs SoundBlaster?
>
> Cheers
>
> M
>