Xbox 360: How to determine whether your version of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 that works with the Xbox 360 console (909343)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Xbox 360
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2
  • Xbox Video Game System

SUMMARY

To use the Xbox 360 Console as a Media Center Extender, you must have a recent version of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 installed.

MORE INFORMATION

To determine the version of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 that works with the Xbox 360 console, follow these steps:
  1. In the Windows XP Media Center Edition computer, click Start, click Settings, and then click General.
  2. Click About Media Center, and then click Software Version to determine the version that is installed on the computer.
The version should be 5.1.2710.2732 or a later version of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Additionally, under the version information Update Rollup 2 should be listed.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/9/2006
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