Little Confused on Media Streaming Options


  1. Binarywolf
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    Windows 7 Professional
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    Little Confused on Media Streaming Options


    Hi, I just recently updated from Vista to Windows 7 and I love it! I've figured out most of the changes in the Network and Sharing Center however I'm a bit lost on something. What exactly is "Media Programs on this PC and remote connections" in the Media Streaming options area of the Network and Sharing Center? I can't figure out what it applies to and why it is Allowed by default.

    Thanks!
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  3. chev65
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    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    It's just an icon the represents WMP as a sharable program. You can even control WMP from accross the network if you want.

    You can directly interact with selected devices—for example, to adjust settings or control music playback.
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  4. surfasb
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    Isn't technology great?
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  6. chev65
    Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    Simply amazing. The streaming feature does work extremely well I must say.
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