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Windows Media Connect is available only on Windows XP systems. It's Microsoft's software that streams multimedia
content to devices like LinkTheater. Currently it is the only way to transmit DRM (Digital Rights Management)
protected multimedia files from a PC to your LinkTheater. If you don't play DRM protected multimedia files, then
setting up Windows Media Connect is not necessary. Windows Media Connect supports playback of DRM protected
files that use the WinDRM codec, including files downloaded from napster.com, walmart.com, movielink.com, and
cinemanow.com.
First determine whether or not Windows Media Connect is already installed
on your Windows XP system.
Windows Media Connect. You may need to switch your Control Panel to
'Classic View' to see the 'Windows Media Connect' icon. Double-click
on the 'Windows Media Connect' icon to launch it.
If the icon is not present, you can download it from Microsoft's site by
searching for Windows Media Connect or from Microsoft's Windows
Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com). After the installation,
find the Windows Media Connect icon in Control Panel and double-click
on it.
Once Windows Media Connect is running and displayed on your screen,
the Devices page will be displayed. The first step is to press the 'Add...'
button.
Windows Media Connect Setup
Open the Control Panel and look for
Windows Media Connect's software will appear in your system tray. Double-click on
its icon to display the program.
The Windows Media Connect Wizard will open. Select 'Device 1' from the list and
press the 'OK' button. Then select 'Device 2' from the list and press the 'OK' button
again. Repeat for all devices listed.
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