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watching recorded t.v on a network

Hi ,
My problem is this running wireless network with a desktop and laptop, i have recorded a tv program on my desktop (dr who xmas special ) is it possible to access this program on my laptop, can access documents in my public folder okay but it can't find this recording
both machines are running vista
both machines have windows media centre

cheers bubbapump

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  • You need to set media sharing, it,s in your network and sharing center, you can find it in your control panel or right clicking your little monitor thingies down by the clock, drag your tv recording in there and you should be able to watch, I've never done it myself, but I think thats what you do.
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  • Hi,thankx for quick reply had already done that
    problem now sorted, rebooted pc and file is now available on laptop
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