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Windows 8 and xbox

I have the need to block the xbox app (or at least it's traffic) on Windows 8. I haven't been able to find much about it online, but from what the sales manager is telling me, he has one salesman who's able to access his computer from his xbox at home.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

comfortjeanius

This might give you a place to start looking at....

http://www.sevenforums.com/media-center/216821-windows-firewall-blocks-xbox-extender-win-7-ultimate-n-x64.html

cholzhauer

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I'm not sure that's what I want...I want to block the xbox traffic or block the app altogether.

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cholzhauer

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That will work on a case by case basis, but it's not scalable across an enterprise.

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cholzhauer

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I think the app is just called Xbox. I think what's happening (and this is just me guessing) is that once you log into your xbox account from the computer and the xbox, the two are linked in your account as your devices. Then, somehow, you're able to control one device from the other.

Have you seen this?

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/smartglass

cholzhauer

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I received clarification on this. He is able to access his xbox from his computer, but not the other way around.

Thanks everyone for your help