How to Connect Windows 8 to Xbox

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn on the Xbox 360.

   Press the Xbox button on the controller or touch the Power button on the console.
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   Step 2: Go to the Video tab and select My Video Apps.

   Once there select the "Video Player" tile. , It should be on the list that appears on-screen.
   
   You will see a command that says “Can't connect.
   
   Make sure you have activated this console on your computer.” , Hit the Windows key on the keyboard and type “Control Panel” to search for the app.
   
   Click the "Control Panel" icon. ,, Select “Media streaming options.” , Click “Next” and then “Finish.” , Select the Windows 8 PC inside the "Source Selection" folder.
   
   You have now successfully connected the Xbox 360 to Windows 8! ,
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   Step 3: Select the name of your PC.

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   Step 4: Go to your PC’s Control Panel.

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   Step 5: Click “Network and Internet.” Select the “View network computers and devices” option highlighted in blue.

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   Step 6: Right-click the Xbox 360 icon.

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   Step 7: Tick the box of the “Allowed” check box.

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   Step 8: Go back to the Xbox 360.

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   Step 9: Note: You might find it helpful to install 'Smartglass for XBox 360' from the Windows Store

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