How to connect your Xbox 360 to Media Center Solved/Closed

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Hello,
I want to connect my Xbox 360 to Media Center on my PC. What happens is that it detects the console (I have Vista), so I go to the MC on the 360, I have to write the 8 digits down on a piece of paper, then click "continue", then I have to configure it on the PC and after entering the 8 digits requested, "the installation key", well it says "configuration error, an error occurred while configuring your computer for use with this extender unit". It seems that it might be related to the firewall, but I don't know.

Configuration: Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0

SlapperMaster · Accepted Answer

Hi there, I have the solution to the problem. I also wasn't able to connect my Xbox 360 to my laptop, which has Windows Vista Home Edition... It's very easy to connect your PC and your Xbox with my instructions ;)

Here’s how to do it:

1- Open your Xbox 360.
2- Then go to the "My Xbox" section, then "Windows Media Center".
3- Click on it and take the code it gives you and click "Continue". (Important: You must leave your Xbox screen as it is after clicking "Continue" or the connection will not happen!!!)
4- Then open "Windows Media Player" and go to the library section.
5- Click to view all the options in your library and go to the "Media Sharing" section, and check both boxes: "Search for media files shared by other users" and "Share my media files in:"
6- Click on the Xbox 360 icon and click "Allow" below.
7- Then click "Apply" and then OK.
8- Next, go to: "Control Panel" and click on: "Windows Firewall".
9- In the upper left, you’ll see a section titled: "Turn Windows Firewall on or off". Click on it and they will ask you for Administrator permission, accept and set your firewall to "off".
10- Then go to the "Exceptions" section and check at the bottom: "Media Center Extender".
11- Click Apply then OK.
12- You can finally open "Windows Media Center", then go up and select the section titled: Tasks and move your mouse to the left to click on "Settings".
13- Then click on "Extender" and then click on "add Extender".

After that, you should be able to set up the rest yourself; you just need to enter the code you retrieved at the beginning on your Xbox 360 and check yes to all the options. For example, they will ask you if your firewall is configured to receive an Extender; well, with my steps, it’s already configured. So you just need to check "yes" to all the steps.

**Note: Don’t forget that after retrieving the code on your Xbox 360, and clicking on Continue, you must leave the screen as is and have your Xbox on; otherwise, it will be impossible to make the connection with Windows Media Center.**

fred · Answer

J'ai à peu près le même problème, mais moi ça dit "étendre introuvable". J'ai un HP Pavilion et j'utilise Media Center. J'ai passé la journée avec des gens de Microsoft, Xbox et Bell, et personne ne peut m'aider. Pouvez-vous ?

codiwar · Answer

I think you need to open some ports. Send me a message if you're having trouble and we'll get in touch. Make sure to read carefully what is written on your Xbox.

fred · Answer

Salut codiwarle, le problème que j'ai c'est "extender introuvable" et personne de Xbox ou Microsoft ne peut m'aider. As-tu une idée de ce qui pourrait arranger ça ? Je ne sais pas comment ouvrir des ports.

sek · Answer

Hello I can't even find the 8 digits of the activation key; I don't know where to look. Can someone help me?

nesk90 · Answer

In the end, which ports should be opened? I also can't find the extender unit.

manuel · Answer

connect my xbox 360

Gamer · Answer

I found a solution to the problem:
Click on your Xbox 360 on Windows Media Center
then it will give you the key, etc.
click continue
Normally your computer will indicate that an extender unit wants to connect
then configure it, enter the key, disable your firewall, etc.
then the connection will be made
there you go =)

BOULO · Answer

YES BUT HE TOLD ME TO GO TO WWW.XBOX.PCSETUP AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING IN ENGLISH HELP ME PLEASE

elmagique · Answer

If you want to share videos like you are on Xbox and you want to watch a movie that is on your computer, you can use Media Player 11 for free. Click on the Library tab, then on Media Sharing, and you will see your Xbox. Click OK, and you'll be able to play your movies easier than with Media Center and others. There you go, hi everyone!

novox · Answer

Hi Laedric, you just need to open WMcenter on your PC and then keep your Xbox 360 on WMcenter. Your Xbox will give you your activation number that you enter on your PC in WMcenter that you opened. Normally, it should configure itself automatically.

JAYMZ29 · Answer

I also have Win7 and I had the same issue, the problem is resolved by disabling the firewall of my antivirus.

dako68 · Answer

Same problem as before, by disabling both the firewall AND antivirus, still unable to find the extender unit.  Any suggestions?

Roronited · Answer

It came from my Mad Dog version of Vista Ultimate that blocks file sharing.

legui · Answer

I had the same problem that I solved. - Activation of sharing in the network and sharing center for multimedia files - Deactivation of Windows Defender in the security center (real-time scanning)

blackrenegat · Answer

Hi everyone. I have the same connection problem with my Xbox on Windows 7. The issue isn't resolved, but what I've noticed is that even with the firewall disabled, I allow the media center device in the firewall exceptions by checking it, and as soon as I start adding the device in media center, it shows me an error message. And when I go back to the exceptions, I find that the media center device is unchecked! Incomprehensible!

Tomdenzel · Answer

Hello,

SlapperMaster, I followed all your instructions to the letter, but it's still not working!!
I'm stuck on the message "a configuration error has been detected while configuring your computer for this extender unit." You said we need to allow it when we're in the file library and sharing section, but my Xbox 360 doesn’t show up... So I can’t allow it, I’ve disabled the firewalls but nothing works.
Furthermore, I can’t connect to Live through my laptop either. There are 3 PCs in my house, 2 connected via Ethernet cable and I’m connected via Wi-Fi to the router (I have the Freebox). So if someone could help me?!! At least with the first problem?
Thanks in advance

Tomdenzel

blenx77 · Answer

Vous avez trouvé où le média center pour PC ? Parce que je le cherche et je n'arrive pas à le trouver.

syrus76 · Answer

Hello, I don't have Media Center, I did it with Windows Media Player, and the link I'm sending you might help
http://www.xboxgazette.com/dossier_vista.php. But I still have the problem with the firewall; in exceptions, I can't find "Media Center Extender Units." A little help, please
Thanks.

Blenx77 · Answer

For those who are using Vista, it shouldn't pose any problems for setting up Media Center Extender, because Vista has Media Center integrated into the software.

syrus76 · Answer

Juste, j'ai Vista, le PC détecte bien la 360, ensuite je vais dans mon pare-feu pour le désactiver, puis exceptions pour cocher unité Media Center Extender et là je ne le trouve pas, pourtant j'ai tout fait comme le dit SlapperMaster dans son topic.

syrus76 · Answer

I have a question that might help me for using a media center. Do I need to open ports? If yes, could you give me the codes to open them? Thank you all.

ToL AWAS · Answer

Hello everyone  I have a Pack 2 PC running XP with Windows Media 11 file sharing enabled, but it cannot find my Xbox even though both are connected to the internet via a Numericable ADSL router.

How to connect your Xbox 360 to Media Center

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