How to turn on Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing

by Jane On March 6, 2009 | DVD & Video | Hits: 471

Software you need: Windows Media Player

With Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing, if you have a networked digital media player, you can enjoy the contents of your Player library on that device, no matter where it is in your home. And if you are using Microsoft Windows Vista, you can share digital media between computers.

Turn on Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing

1. Click the arrow below the Library tab, and then click Media Sharing.

2. In the Media Sharing dialog box, select the Share my media to check box.

3. In the list of devices below the Share my media to check box, select a device.

4. Do one of the following:

- If you want to share your media with the computer or device you have selected, click Allow.

- If you don't want to share your media with the computer or device you have selected, click Deny.

Networked devices that compatible with media sharing

Media sharing is compatible with all PlaysForSure digital media receivers. Compatible devices also include the following:

- Acer AT3705-MGW LCD TV

- BridgeCo DMP 3.0

- Denon AVR-4306, AVR-4806, AVR-5805

- Digitrex PFS Network HD LCD TV

- D-Link DSM-520, DSM-120

- HP MediaSmart LCD HDTV (SLC3760N)

- LG LRM-519

- Microsoft Xbox 360 , MSNTV2

- Philips SLM5500 , SLA-5500

- Pioneer PRO-1140HD

- Roku SoundBridge , Photobridge HD

- SMC Networks SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream

Note: Whichever device you choose, be sure to install the latest firmware and drivers available.

Routers that compatible with media sharing

Several routers have been found to work well with media sharing. These are routers that allow Windows Media Player to recognize digital media devices and successfully share and stream content to them. Most of these routers are also compatible with Xbox Live. Among the routers found to be compatible are:

- Belkin FSD8230 V1002

- Dlink DI624 FW4.0 D1

- Dlink DI634 FW2.0 B1

- Linksys WRT55AG V2

- Linksys WRT54GS V5.0

- Linksys WRT54GR

- Microsoft MN700

- Zyxel X-550

Tags: Windows Media Player, Microsoft, media sharing

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