How to Make Windows Read an Xbox Hard Drive
- 1). Connect an RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the Xbox, then plug the other end of the network cable into a wired broadband router. Alternatively, connect an Xbox wireless adapter to the Ethernet port, then connect to a wireless broadband outer.
- 2). Power on the Xbox console, then use the arrow keys on the controller to navigate to the "Settings" menu option. Press the "X" button, then scroll to the "Network Settings" menu entry. Press the "X" button on the controller again.
- 3). Scroll to the "Advanced" value in the "Network Settings" menu and then to the "Wired" or "Wireless" option (depending on the type of network you have). Press the "X" button on the controller. Enter a valid user name and password for connecting to your wired or wireless broadband router, then press the "X" button again.
- 4). Enter a valid username and password for connecting to your wired or wireless broadband router. Exit the menu screen and restart the Xbox.
- 5). Power on the PC and wait for Windows to boot. Enter your username and password if prompted.
- 6). Click the system tray icon for Windows Media to start the application. Alternatively, click "Start >All Programs>Windows Media Player" to open the program.
- 7). Click the "Stream" tab in the main "Windows Media Player" window. Click the "Turn on Media Streaming" link on the drop-down menu. When the new window appears, click the "Turn on Media Streaming" button in the middle of the screen. Wait for Windows to detect computers and devices connected to your home network.
- 8). Click and select the "All Networks" option in the "Show Devices on" drop-down menu. Ensure that the drop-down option for the Xbox console is set to "Allowed," then click the "OK" button. Reboot the PC if prompted to do so. Once the computer restarts, you can play media files from your PC on the Xbox or access files on the console from the computer.
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