Network Device Compatibility with Media Player 11

Updated: November 7, 2007

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This paper describes concepts that help manufacturers to build a network audio/video device that is compatible with the new Media Sharing feature in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11.

This information applies for the following operating systems:
Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

Updated November 2007: Hot-fix at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941282 re-enables support for DVR-MS.

Included in this paper:

• Media Sharing Feature in Windows Media Player 11

• Network Configuration and Addressing

• Device Discovery and Description

• Accessing WMP Sharing

• Setting Compatibility Flags

• Errata