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How to Share XP With My Xbox & My Laptop

The Xbox 360 console comes ready to sync with your Windows XP laptop right out of the box. You can share media, such as movies and music, from your computer to your console over a home network. Syncing your laptop to your Xbox 360 will allow you to browse certain media folders on your PC directly from the Xbox 360 interface.

Things You'll Need

Router
Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Connect your Xbox 360 console to your home network by running an Ethernet cable from your router to the console. Turn on the Xbox 360.
- 2
  Download and install the most recent version of Windows Media Player (11) to your Windows XP-based laptop via the link in "Resources."
- 3
  Launch Windows Media player by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
- 4
  Right-click the "Now Playing" button and select "More Options."
- 5
  Select the "Library" tab and click "Configure Sharing."
- 6
  Click "Share My Media" and select your Xbox 360.
- 7
  Click "OK" to save changes. On the main options screen, click "Monitor Folders." This will refresh your library.
- 8
  Navigate to "My Xbox" on the Xbox 360 dashboard. Select which ever media you wish to share (as an example, if you wish to share videos, select "Video Library").
- 9
  Select your computer as the source by selecting it on the "Source" page. Your media will begin streaming from your laptop to your Xbox 360.

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