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TomP

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Post Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:19 pm

Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

I'm a newbie here and could not find whether there is a version that is Windows 8.1 64-bit capable?

Thanks in advance...TomP
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Post Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:15 pm

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

Yes. Download the Windows setup here: http://www.serviio.org/download
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Post Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:32 pm

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

I saw the link, but it just says Windows and doesn't specifically mention 8.1 or 64-bit. Is there nowhere on the site that covers this? and can I grab a specific download for 64-bit W8.1?

I've had lots of trouble in the past with installers just installing 32-bit on a 64-bit PC, resulting in problems with drivers, etc, and not being able to re-install a 64-bit one afterwards, so I'm keen to start off correct from the get-go.
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Post Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:38 pm

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

On any 64 bit Windows computer, Serviio installs as a 64 bit application. The version of FFMPEG that is installed along with it is 32 bit, but there's no problem replacing it with the latest 64 bit version. In fact I had to do that to support something specific for my Roku playback.
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Post Mon Sep 22, 2014 7:48 am

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

Thanks. I see there are 'Static' and 'Shared' versions of 64-bit FFMPEG, so which one do I need - and why do I need FFMPEG at all? I use MakeMKV and HandBrake to do all my ripping / conversion already.

Best Regards...TomP
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Post Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:09 pm

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

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Post Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:20 pm

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

TomP wrote:Thanks. I see there are 'Static' and 'Shared' versions of 64-bit FFMPEG, so which one do I need - and why do I need FFMPEG at all? I use MakeMKV and HandBrake to do all my ripping / conversion already.

Best Regards...TomP


As Zip says, use the static version. As to why it's there, if your files can all be played without transcoding, it will never fire up. It is there to transcode files as necessary.

As an example, my Sony players can handle virtually everything without transcoding, so FFMPEG never runs and my CPU is loafing. However, my Roku needs everything except MP4 video transcoded. Even though it can play MKV files, it can't play MPEG2 video. It also can't handle HD video without throttling the stream back. So FFMPEG converts my videos to M2TS with AC3 sound and a bitstream no higher than 12,000Kbps.
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Post Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:50 pm

Re: Windows 8.1 64-bit support?

atc98092 wrote:
TomP wrote:Thanks. I see there are 'Static' and 'Shared' versions of 64-bit FFMPEG, so which one do I need - and why do I need FFMPEG at all? I use MakeMKV and HandBrake to do all my ripping / conversion already.

Best Regards...TomP


As Zip says, use the static version. As to why it's there, if your files can all be played without transcoding, it will never fire up. It is there to transcode files as necessary.

As an example, my Sony players can handle virtually everything without transcoding, so FFMPEG never runs and my CPU is loafing. However, my Roku needs everything except MP4 video transcoded. Even though it can play MKV files, it can't play MPEG2 video. It also can't handle HD video without throttling the stream back. So FFMPEG converts my videos to M2TS with AC3 sound and a bitstream no higher than 12,000Kbps.

Very helpful, Many thanks !!

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