Darko 698 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Anybody know if I can use Windows 2012 Server Essentials as a home media server? I have WHS and she works great for streaming, but I hate that I can only use a 2TB drive. Yes I know I can partition a larger drive so the computer sees it as multiple smaller ones (To much work and well I am too lazy). Can I use Windows 2012 Server Essentials or any other variation of Windows server for a home media stream machine. I also want family to be able to log on and download pictures of the family (Yes I am lazy in my old age). I am afraid if I start reading up on all these different types of servers I will push out some critical info from my mellon to make room for the new (lol like I said I am lazy). Any advice would be appreciated, thanx! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tech 425 3,942 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Hmmmm good question Darko - I'm not sure if you can stream with Windows 2012 Server Essentials I used a Windows 7 to stream to my Xbox 360 - Now I got an Xbox One and put my Movies and Music on a 4TB USB and/or NAS drive (I can still stream from computers) But I've been looking @ WD TV as it can handle all formats you can throw at it - Like VLC player (Xbox can't do all formats like Mp4) http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=1270 Well looking while I was typing this up - Yes you can stream with Windows 2012 Server Essentials - But you need to add Windows Server Essentials Media Pack http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40837 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darko 698 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Cool thanx m8! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites