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Windows Vista Media Server

"This appendix is provided for your information only. The DMA is not Vista certified.

Playing Media Files From Your Windows Vista Computer

This appendix covers using the media server included in Windows Vista to let the DMA play media files on the computer. This way you do not need to install media server software. In the following figure, the DMA and your Windows Vista computer (A) are both connected to your home network.

Figure 78 DMA with Windows Vista Computer

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This appendix walks you through the following tasks:

•Starting the Windows Media Player

•Setting Your Computer to Trust Your Network

•Setting Your Computer to Share Files With the DMA

•Selecting Files to Share

Complete the sections in sequence. The DMA and the computer must be on the same home network (private LAN). This appendix shows screens from Windows Vista Enterprise Version 6.0.

Starting the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service

If you are using Windows Vista, do the following to turn on the Windows Media Player.

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