Windows Media Center won't stay connected to xbox 360

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  In addition to the response of Santosh, please relay if the problem occurs when you play a DVD or a single. Please also relay if the same problem occurs when you try to play the DVD with Windows Media Player.

  In addition, if you have an extra DVD decoder installed, then try to update the DVD decoding software.

  For more information about MPEG - 2 DVD decoders, please visit the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

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  Back on the Windows 7 PC, I see the mcx1 file it under the users folder. But when I got to the tools, it says no set Extender in place.

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  Hi davidHeaslip,

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  Follow these methods.

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  What I suggest also done an online search using your favorite search engine for "play MKV files in Vista x 64 Media Center" to find whether there may be suggestions about codecs or these codecs created by other organizations then Microsoft.

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  Hi Imautobot,

  You may need to configure the Xbox extender for Windows Media center for Xbox to work.

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  1. on your console, go to my Xbox, and then select Windows Media Center.
  2. follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. write down the 8 digit Media Center Setup key.

  Step 2: Add an Extender on your computer
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  2. click on tasks, and then click Add Extender.
  3. When prompted, enter Xbox 360 8-digit setup key.
  4. complete the configuration of the Extender.

  See the links below: connect your console to the Windows Media Center: http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/xboxlive/troubleshooting/NetworkHelp_mcxpc.aspx

  Enjoy Windows Media Center on the Xbox 360 with your music, photos, Live Recorded TV and online media: http://www.Xbox.com/en-us/pcsetup/MCEWindows7.htm

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  If you haven't seen the article following... it may be worth a visit:

  FAQ: Using Xbox 360 as an Extender
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Media-Center/learn-more/Extenders/help/Extenders-Xbox-FAQ.aspx

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.