
It is in media servers category and is available to all software users as a free download. Universal Media Server is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. Whichever the file format this is a program that you are able to stream audio and video files in just a few clicks of a button. To enable, open Settings > Services > UPnP. You have the option of automating the functions such that you are able to even manage the archives and deal with the tool with minimal effort. If youre already using a Kodi-based distro, then you dont need a media server as you already have one. In fact, you have a wizard-like structure that makes sure you are able to configure the settings with ease. It is a tool that defines simplicity in handling media files.

One time so far the javaw.exe process stayed stuck in memory on exit, consuming over a GB of RAM. And it doesn't mention that the server has to be restarted to recognize this change.

I had to disable transcoding of mp4 and others, because it was transcoding most files even though my WDTVLive device supports them directly just fine. I disabled and forego the media library to avoid this. Only caveats I've found: - The database size it creates for a modest media library it rather large, and takes forever to scan. But the program is nicely configurable, and does work rather well. Then turn on the top-right corner toggle, and finally click on Media Sharing 2. Well, it's still a thing made with yucky Java, but at least now it includes its own runtime of it, so there's no ancient security risk, system polluting, full Java install required anymore! Of course, being Java, it's a RAM, CPU, and disk space hog. 1.) Open Settings and navigate to Sharing in the left pane.
