Latest Windows Help articles: Activation error 0xC004F061, Windows Media Center Extenders, Play to & sharing videos

There have been a few new and improved articles posted to the Windows Online website recently and I just wanted to point them out.

1. Windows 7 activation error: 0xC004F061

“If you receive error "0xC004F061" when trying to activate Windows 7, it means you're using a product key for an upgrade version of Windows 7 and a previous version of Windows wasn't on your computer when Windows 7 was installed”

2. Optimize your home network for Windows Media Center Extenders

“With a Windows Media Center Extender and the right setup, you can stream media stored on your Windows 7 computer to another room in your home. To do this, your computer and your Extender must be connected to a home network”

3. Play To: frequently asked questions

“Play To is a feature you can use to stream music, pictures, videos, and recorded TV to other computers and devices on your network. You can control playback using your computer. For example, you can create a song playlist in Windows Media Player on your computer, and then stream it to a compatible stereo receiver that's connected to your network.”

4.Great ways to share your videos using Windows 7 and Windows Live

“Do you have your own videos or home movies on your computer that you want to share? You can burn your videos to DVD if you want to share with a few friends or family members, or you can upload videos to different video sharing websites to share them with the world. There are other options for sharing videos with friends and family, too, such as by using Windows Live SkyDrive, Windows Live Sync, e‑mail, or instant messaging. And if you want to be able to watch your videos on different computers and devices at home, there are ways to do that, too. Windows 7 and Windows Live provide many options, so you can choose the ways that work best for you. "

Rob

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