I stream media, ALL my movies and audio files from my CPU to my computer I no longer burn a thing.
There a couple of ways in which you can do this, of which I will touch base on, I would link you but the link I used I cannot remember so my inbox as well as my gamertag (xI SwAgg3r Ix) is open to any and all who would like help in this matter.

I have media Center(MC) and my 360 setup as an extender however there is no way to stream Divx as MC does not support this format. So I only use this to stream audio, and Pictures. It is also possible to record live TV from your PC but you need a digital cable box and a video card with TV IN/OUT.

First we are going to allow your PC to enable sharing and setup a home network in order to stream media from your PC to 360. Click the start tab select my control panel. Once the Control panel is open select Network and Sharing Center. Look at the options and make sure that "File Sharing" and "Media Sharing" are enabled if they are not then hit the little downward facing chevron and enable them both. Once this is complete you must enable your firewall to allow these settings as well if you are only running windows firewall then go to windows firewall, "change settings" "Exceptions" and make sure that the "Windows Media Player 11 Network Sharing Device" is checked. If you are running a different Firewall then do the same in it and allow WMP11 Network Sharing.

Now all you have to do is connect your 360 and PC. Open Media player 11 click "library" then look for "Media Sharing" and select. Your 360 should have a yield option on it as it should be detected click the xbox icon and hit "Allow" then hit "Apply" and then "OK". You have now successfully enabled Media player 11 to share its it content.

Next we are going to setup your "Network"(Pc and Xbox hooked up to the same router) to locate your computer.
Start up your Xbox go to the dashboard. Find the "my xbox" tab and pick the third option to the right which should be"Video Library" click it. You should now Have four option which include Downloaded videos, Current disc, Portable device, and "Find PC" (or something to that nature, it may even have your PC already detected if you have tried this in the past. mine says "ROFL-PC-ROFL" as that is the name I gave my PC.) Click it and it should immediately start searching for your PC,you are now fully able to watch anything in the shared directory you have preset in your windows media player.

**EDIT ** Forgot that once your 360 finds your PC you will NOT be able to play any pirated Media, All you have to do in order to do so is select from the shared folder ANY media that is NOT AUTHENTIC and Xbox will immediately prompt you to download a patch. The patch is tiny and takes less than 3 minutes (mine took 30 seconds). As soon as that is downloaded ANY Media will be allowed to play on your 360.

I hope this little TUT helps. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to PM me or send me a friend request on LIVE(xI SwAgg3r Ix) and I will be more than happy to walk you through it personally.

Thank you for the Guide but i would also recommend TVersity

I hope you don't mind my addition?

you may find this usefull if you want to add h.264 and mp4 to the list of files

http://94.75.224.58/forums/index.php?showt...p;#entry1193159

good work

your tutorial doesn't say which flavour of windows you are referring to? I worked out it must be Vista?


I found it easier to just set it up using Media player 11 and I can stream Divx on my 360, and Vista ultimate

Here's what I did to configure my computer to share video, music and photos with my 360. Make sure your Xbox 360 is turned on and connected to your home network before starting.

Click the Now Playing button at the top of the Windows Media Player 11 and choose More Options. On the Library tab of the Options, click Configure Sharing.



Check the box next to Share my media to, then select your 360 and click Allow, so that there's a check mark on the 360 icon instead of a warning sign.



On the Media blade on your 360, choose Videos, then hit the X button to Change Video Source. Select your PC from the list of choices. You can now browse your computers music, photos and videos.

It worked for me,

BUT

you may be asked to download an update for AAC playback.

I did and I am now happily watching DivX files on My 360!

I actually never really created this thread I guess the MODs did. I simply responded in the above mentioned thread.

Secondly Pengy I do use WMP11 if you actually read through it ... Its the easiest way IMO just like you have said.

Thirdly I tried out the out Tversity and it is pretty cool the only thing i dislike is the lack thereof for support. I am trying to figure out if there is a way to stream your playlist from youtube ??? I know you can play videos from youtube BUT you have to manually add every URL there has to be a better way! If any of you using Tversity and know of a way to do this please post or PM me ... Thanks in advance.

My ignorance,

I am sorry.

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Ok.... so ive been going thru this for a month now, and its starting to piss me off...when i go to wmp 11's library and click media sharing i never see the xbox 360... never.... i have read and followed all these directions verbatim, and still no results.... I am currently using Vista Basic .... im on verizon dsl..... i even opened the ports nothing.... my xbox never see's my pc and vice versa please help.... if extra info is needed ill give it.

p.s. on my network map i see my pc----- gateway-----internet
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Xbox 360 ------ Switch