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How to Set Up a Media Center for Xbox 360

Microsoft ensures many of the company's devices include cross-platform compatibility. For instance, a networked PC can share its media to an Xbox 360 video game system through Windows Media Center. Once this program is set up, you can stream your computer's movies, music, photos and more to the console.

Things You'll Need

PC wireless card

Instructions

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  Network your Windows Media Center PC and Xbox 360 together (see Tips for help if necessary).
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  Turn on the console and PC.
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  Load Windows Media Center on the PC.
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  Go to "Tasks."
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  Select "Add extender."
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  Choose "Next." A prompt appears asking you to input a code.
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  Go to "My Xbox" on the Xbox.
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  Select "Windows Media Center."
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  Follow the prompts until the console provides an extender code.
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  Enter the code into your PC's extender setup prompt.
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  Go through the rest of the prompts on your PC to finish setting up Windows Media Center for the Xbox 360.

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