Set up Windows Media Center on Xbox 360 (Windows 7)

You can use Windows Media Center to stream music, pictures and video to your Xbox 360 console from any computer on your home network. The following steps are for the versions of Windows that include Media Center (Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Enterprise versions. For help installing Windows Media Center on your computer, see  Windows Media Center.

If you previously connected a computer to your Xbox 360 console, you will need to remove the existing connection. Here's how:

1. Start Windows Media Center.
2. At the bottom of the menu, click the Down Arrow, and under Tasks, click Settings.

3. Click Extender.

4. Click Xbox 360 Media Center Extender.
5. Click Uninstall.
6. Click Next.

On your Xbox 360 console

1. Go to My Settings, and then select System.
2. Select Computers.
3. Select Windows Media Center.
4. Select Disconnect.
5. Press the B button on your controller to return to the Xbox Dashboard.

1. On your console, go to Apps, select My Apps, and then select Windows Media Center.
Tip Not seeing Apps? You might need to Update your Xbox 360 console software.
2. Select Continue.
3. Write down the 8-digit setup key.

1. Start Windows Media Center on your computer.
2. Go to Tasks, and then click Add Extender.
3. When prompted, enter the 8-digit setup key from Step 3.
4. Click Next to complete setup.

Go to Apps, select My Apps, and then select Windows Media Center. It will take some time to build your media libraries the first time you use Windows Media Center on your console.

To see what other users are saying about these topics, or to ask your own questions, go to our Xbox Support Forums and view the following conversations:

• Xbox Support Forums – Using Apps on Xbox LIVE

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