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Set up Windows Media Center on Xbox 360 (Windows 8)

Overview

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 Windows 8. For help installing Windows Media Center on your computer, see Windows Media Center.

Step 1: Connect your console to your network (if you have not connected already)

Connect your console to your home network using a wired or wireless connection. To learn how to do this, go to Wireless connection or Wired connection.

Step 2: Remove previous connections (if necessary)

If you have not previously connected a computer to your Xbox 360 console, go to Step 3. If you have, you will need to remove the existing connection. Here's how:

On your computer

  1. Start Windows Media Center.

  2. At the bottom of the menu, click the Down Arrow, and under Tasks, click Settings.

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  1. Click Extender.

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  1. Click Xbox 360 Media Center Extender.

  2. Click Uninstall.

  3. 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.

Step 3: Get the setup key on your console

  1. On your console, go to Apps, select My Apps, and then select Windows Media Center.

  2. Select Continue.

  3. Write down the 8-digit setup key.

Step 4: Install Windows Media Center (if you have not already installed it)

If you have already installed Windows Media Center on your computer, go to Step 5. If you have not, follow the steps on the Windows 8 Pro page to install Windows 8 Media Center Pack or Windows 8 Pro Pack.

Step 5: Add your console to Windows Media Center

  1. Start Windows Media Center on your computer.

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  1. Go to Tasks, and then click Add Extender.

  2. When prompted, enter the 8-digit setup key from Step 3.

  3. Click Next to complete setup.

Step 6: Start Windows Media Center on your console

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.

Related Issues

Learn more about Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center on Xbox 360
Using Xbox 360 as an Extender
Troubleshoot Windows Media Center

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