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The XBox Doesn't Show Up in Windows Media Player Sharing

The XBox 360 gaming system connects to Windows Media Player on your computer via a shared network, which allows streaming music from your computer to the game console. A configuration issue is often the reason your XBox does not appear in Windows Media Player, as the media manager's settings must be enabled to permit media sharing to the game console.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360
Xbox 360 wireless adapter
Wireless network
Windows Media Player 11 or later

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your PC and the Xbox device, and connect the Xbox 360 adapter into the game console's USB port.
- 2
  Select "System," "Network Settings," "Edit Settings" and "Wireless Mode" on your Xbox's screen to show the available networks. Click the name of your home network, enter the password and click "Done."
- 3
  Click "Start," "All Programs" and "Windows Media Player" on your desktop's menu.
- 4
  Click the "Library" arrow and click "Media Sharing."
- 5
  Click "Share my media" and select the Xbox 360 icon. Click "Allow" and "OK."

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