Windows Media Center

I received an Xbox One as a Christmas gift and I'm very disappointed Xbox One does not act as a Windows Media Center extender. We enjoy the ability to stream music (playlists), videos, and photos on Xbox 360 as a Windows Media Center extender directly
from a Windows 7 PC. Using DNLA technology alone doesn't provide the same seemless capability that was embedded in Windows Media Center Extender. Xbox One is supposed to be the most advanced entertainment console...without compromise. Yet, Xbox One lacks a
proven and already existing technology in Windows Media Center to seemlessly interface and stream home entertainment with other Windows/Microsoft computers. I'm weighing my options to return the Xbox One and cancel Xbox gold membership.

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Connect the Xbox 360 to Windows Media Center

By pairing the Xbox 360 with Windows Media Center you can stream movies, music, pictures, and media. Connecting the 360 with your Windows Media Center is actually very easy see below. Official site directions

NOTE: If you were previously using your Xbox 360 with a Windows Media Center XP Based PC, you will need to remove the existing connection.

To remove an existing xp account

• [1]On the Windows XP Media Center PC
  [2]Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Media Center, and then click Media Center Extender Manager.
  [3]Select your Xbox 360 and click Properties.
  [4]Click Remove.
  [5]Click Yes to confirm removal.

On the Windows Vista or Windows 7 Media Center PC

1. Click Start, Windows Media Center.
2. Select Task, Settings.
3. Select Extender.
4. Select your Xbox 360 Media Center Extender.
5. Select Uninstall.

On Xbox 360

1. On Xbox 360, go to My Xbox and then System Settings, then select Computers.
2. Select Windows Media Center, and then press the A button.
3. Select Disconnect.
4. Press the B button until you return back to the System Settings.

If you didn't have to remove a previous connection start here.

STEP 1

1. Gather Setup Key from Xbox 360
2. Press the Media Center Start button on the remote or go to My Xbox, then select Windows Media Center. Advance through the on-screen instructions to obtain the 8-digit Media Center Setup Key. Write this key down.

STEP 2
Add Extender

1. At the Windows Vista or Windows 7 Media Center PC, launch Windows Media Center. Select Start, Windows Media Center.
2. Select Tasks, Add Extender.
3. When prompted, provide the 8-digit setup key you received from your Xbox 360.
4. Complete the Extender setup.

 

issues with W.Media Player

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Set up Windows Media Center with Xbox 360

• Set up Windows Media Center on Xbox 360 (Windows 7)
  
• Set up Windows Media Center on Xbox 360 (Windows Vista)
  
• Support for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
  

Note You can also stream music, pictures, and video to your Xbox 360 console using Windows Media Player or the Zune software.

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Troubleshoot Windows Media Center

 

Microsoft and Sony for whatever reason decided that these new consoles didn't need to be a media hub like the PS360 were.

 

When someone gives me a gift, I always return it if it is not exactly what I want.....it is not the sentiment of the gift giver that matters, only me.