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How to Connect the Xbox 360 to My Computer Through My Home Network

Many Microsoft products can communicate and share data, such as your Xbox 360 and PC. You can connect both devices to your home network to begin the process of sharing media. However, don't expect your computer to automatically begin sharing data. In order to finish connecting the console to your computer, you must enable sharing on your PC's "HomeGroup."

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable
Router

Instructions

- 1
  Connect both your PC and Xbox 360 to the same network.
- 2
  Log in as the administrator on your PC.
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  Click "Start" on your PC.
- 4
  Click "Control Panel."
- 5
  Select "Network and Internet."
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  Click "HomeGroup." The HomeGroup consists of the devices connected to your home network.
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  Choose "Change advanced sharing options" from the HomeGroup setup page. A list of options appears.
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  Scroll down to "Media Streaming."
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  Select "Choose media streaming options" from the "Media streaming" section.
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  Select "Turn on media streaming."
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  Confirm the change on the pop-up prompt.
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  Click "OK."
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  Turn on the Xbox 360.
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  Go to "My Xbox."
- 15
  Choose a media option, such as "My Videos," "My Music" or "My Pictures," to stream that data off your computer.

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