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How to Share a Picture From a PC to an Xbox

The Xbox video game console is manufactured by Microsoft and was made popular by several video game titles, including the Halo series. The Xbox gaming experience allows you to sign up for online gaming at a monthly charge and play other gamers across the world. You can also upload media files to your Xbox that you can view on your Xbox or use during your online game play. If you are interested in sharing a picture between your PC and your Xbox, do so in a few easy steps.

Things You'll Need

Broadband modem/router
Ethernet cable

Instructions

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  Connect your Xbox to your computer network. Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into your Xbox Ethernet port. Then, plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on your modem or router.
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  Setup media sharing in your Windows Media Player. On your PC, click "Start" and "Windows Media Player." Then, click on the menu labeled "Stream." Select the option to "Turn on Media Streaming." Then choose "Turn on Media Sharing." Click on the "Show Devices On" box and set it to "All Networks." A list of networks will then appear. Set the Xbox network to "Allowed."
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  Access "My Xbox" on your Xbox console. Turn on your Xbox console, and from the main menu, select "My Xbox."
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  Select "Picture Library." In the "My Xbox" menu, you will see a list of media options. Select the one labeled "Picture Library."
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  Choose your computer. When you select the 'Picture Library" you Xbox will then ask which source you would like to use to upload to your "Picture Library." You computer's name should show up in your source list. Select your computer.
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  Choose the picture you want. After selecting your computer, your Xbox will allow you to browse your media files on your computer from your Xbox. Browse the media files until you find the picture you want. Select the picture. Your Xbox will then have access to the picture.

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