Windows 7 WMP 12 "play to" option greyed out

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okay heres what i want:

to veiw music stored on my external HD through wmp12 onto my 360, okay thats not to tough, but heres the catch...
i want to veiw that music in the original folder veiw that i have set up on my HD.

i read a rumor that the "play to" function may accomplish this insermountable task.

unfortunatly on my wmp 12 the play to option is greyed out, can some one please tell me how to enable this, or better yet how to veiw music content stored on a pc from your 360 in folder veiw as apposed to the "clump it all together" veiw that is the default

 

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To enable the "Play To" function in Windows Media Player 12 (WMP 12) for streaming music from your external hard drive to your Xbox 360 in the original folder view, you can follow these steps:

Enabling "Play To" Option in Windows Media Player 12:​

1. Ensure Network Discovery is Enabled:
   • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Check that Network Discovery is turned on.
   []Turn on Media Streaming in Windows Media Player:
   • Open Windows Media Player 12.
   • Navigate to the Stream drop-down menu and select Turn on media streaming.
   • Follow the prompts to allow devices on your network to access media files.
   []Ensure Both Devices Are on the Same Network:
   • Make sure your PC and Xbox 360 are connected to the same network.
   []Check Firewall and Antivirus Software:
   • Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the connection between your devices.

     Viewing Music Content on Xbox 360 in Folder View:​

   []Using Windows Media Player:
   • Open Windows Media Player.
   • Select the music you want to play.
   • Right-click on the selected music and choose Play To.
   • Select your Xbox 360 from the list.
2. Play a Folder:
   • In Windows Media Player, navigate to the Music Library.
   • Right-click on the Folder containing the music you want to play.
   • Select Play To and then choose your Xbox 360.

     Troubleshooting the Greyed Out "Play To" Option:​

     If the "Play To" option is greyed out, you can try the following solutions:
     • Update Network Drivers: Ensure your network drivers are up to date.
     • Restart Windows Media Player: Close and reopen Windows Media Player.
     • Restart Devices: Restart both your PC and Xbox 360.
     • Reset Media Streaming Settings: In Windows Media Player, go to Stream > More streaming options and reset the media streaming settings.
     By following these steps, you should be able to enable the "Play To" function in Windows Media Player 12 and view the music content stored on your external hard drive in the original folder view on your Xbox 360.