Making my 360 and PC hold hands and share media

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  1. Vangelus, Jan 17, 2008
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    So I decided I'm tired of this never working and have spent some time trying to make it work.

    My big success so far is that WMP 11 (and my OS, XP with Service Pack 2) see the Xbox! Media sharing has been enabled.

    Now I'm stuck though. The XBox can't see any PCs, and the connectivity test fails at "Selected PC".

    I've opened the list of ports it says to open in both my router and the Windows Firewall thing...looking around online, I've had trouble finding any answer I could use.

    Anyone else have any experiences getting this to work?
     
  2. Boardwise, Jan 17, 2008
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    I have it working, but can't remember how I got it.

    Have you set up your library in MP11?
    Also have you set your network to 'Private'
     
  3. Vangelus, Jan 17, 2008
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    Aye and nay! At least I think my network isn't Private, there's no password involved to use it.
     
  4. Boardwise, Jan 17, 2008
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    That might just be a Vista thing.
    Try checking the Network Control Panel and see.
     
  5. Prowl, Jan 17, 2008
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    All I know is it was a hellovalot easier to do it on 360 than on the PS3. I still just move over media with a memory stick.
     
  6. atlianz, Jan 17, 2008
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    I use tversity for for sharing media to my ps3. Easy process.
     
  7. Prowl, Jan 17, 2008
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    I'll check that out. Thanks a lot for that, I've been looking for a tutorial or something on that subject
     
  8. Vangelus, Jan 17, 2008
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    I'm on the XP!

    And yeah, checked all the Network things under Control Panel and didn't see anything saying "Private", so I think that's all kosher...
     
  9. KillBot, Jan 17, 2008
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    I used to use ORB back before the xbox update because it allows you to view any file type on your xbox. You would basically set up an orb server on your pc and connect to it with your xbox (similar to tversity). The setup is real easy (see orb.com). The only drawback I noticed is big files take a while to buffer before playing.
    Since the xbox now plays divx files I just use a fat32 formatted external hard drive for all my media instead of orb.
    I can't be of any help connecting directly to the computer. Mine always worked with no problem (plus I did it a long time ago). The only thing I would try is temporarily disabling the firewall to see if that is the problem. You can also check your network settings. If you are not familiar with the network settings you can try running the network wizard again.
     
  10. destron760, Jan 17, 2008
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    download and install the Zune software.
     
  11. Smasher, Jan 17, 2008
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    I hope I'm not being insulting, but I have been in tech support for years and I always start with step 1.

    Are you certain you have gone through all the below steps?

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    I hope this helps.
     
  12. Sixshot, Jan 18, 2008
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    I did it through the Zune software with no problems, also in XP SP2.
     
  13. MasterOfPuppets, Jan 18, 2008
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    I've been wondering how to figure this out as well. Yes Smasher I did those steps. Only problem is that my Xbox won't show up in the list to share files to. I'm running my Xbox off of the same wireless network as our internet and computers.
     
  14. Atomsplitter, Jan 18, 2008
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    Same.
     
  15. tikgnat, Jan 18, 2008
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    I did it with Zune, then realised I couldn't be bothered after my PC OS rebuild so I've left it out. I use memory cards now.
     
  16. McBradders, Jan 18, 2008
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    Whut? This is incredible because I've never got my 360 working with my PC, but with the PS3 it JUST WORKED when I asked it to XD
     
  17. llamatron, Jan 18, 2008
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    I have the exact same problem as Vang.

    I gave up eventually and haven't tried again yet. I might give the Zune software a shot though.
     
  18. Smasher, Jan 18, 2008
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    I wish I could be more help.
    Once I set up the sharing on the PC, I had no trouble seeing the media.

    Maybe the Zune setup is better?
     
  19. Brandon, Jan 18, 2008
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    Hmm. I think I'm having the same issues as you Vang. I have XP as well and followed the steps for Windows Media Player 11, but my Xbox doesn't show my computer.
     
  20. Primus, Jan 18, 2008
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    This is funny because I never even did anything to my pc/ps3, one day I just noticed it worked.
     
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