Windows Server 2003 and Xbox

snagrat · 21 Nov 2006 at 22:14

Hi All.

Does anybody know of a way to connect my xbox to my server? The server has all my music and videos on but I can't seem to be able to find an app that will allow server 2003 to share the data.

The xbox will connect to my PC without any problem but this is on all the time and has lttle music so isn't really the best method.

Thanks

Memphis · 21 Nov 2006 at 22:18

You're talking about the 360 yeah?

If so, I "believe" Media Player 11 will install on Server 2003.

(Could be wrong, so don't hold me to it!)

snagrat · 21 Nov 2006 at 22:19

Memphis said:
You're talking about the 360 yeah?

If so, I "believe" Media Player 11 will install on Server 2003.

(Could be wrong, so don't hold me to it!)

It didn't 5 mins ago

Ronaldo · 21 Nov 2006 at 23:04

if it is 360 then only xp media centre pc will connect to xbox 360

ns400r · 22 Nov 2006 at 00:58

Windows Media Connect.

snagrat · 22 Nov 2006 at 16:10

ns400r said:
Windows Media Connect.

But this doesn't work on server 2003 does it?

I can't find it on there. I will go and see if I can download it

bledd · 22 Nov 2006 at 16:11

thats retarded that you can't just use network shares

snagrat · 22 Nov 2006 at 16:20

Well I've found a piece of software here http://www.twonkyvision.com/ that will do it for you.

You can try it for 30 days for free

Memphis · 22 Nov 2006 at 20:39

bledd. said:
thats retarded that you can't just use network shares

But then Microsoft wouldn't be pushing it's new media sharing format, would it?

Ronaldo said:
if it is 360 then only xp media centre pc will connect to xbox 360

Incorrect. Windows Media Player 11 will allow media sharing, just not video. Windows Media connect does the same.

bledd · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:05

i think i read today that nero 7 premium can stream to media extenders (xbox)

snagrat · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:43

Well I've been reading up and it seems that all you need is some uPnP software for the server and it will work.

TwonkyVision does it but isn't free.

There are some free ones about so am going away to have a play