How to Install ReadyMedia on Windows 10

Are you looking for an easy way to stream media to your devices? ReadyMedia (formerly known as MiniDLNA) is an excellent solution for you. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ReadyMedia on your Windows 10 computer.

Step 1: Download ReadyMedia

The first step is to download the ReadyMedia installation file. You can download it from the SourceForge website. Make sure to select the most recent version, and choose the appropriate package for your computer architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

Step 2: Install ReadyMedia

1. Open the downloaded installation file (.exe) and follow the installation wizard. Click on "Next."
2. Select "I Agree" to accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement.
3. Choose the location where you want ReadyMedia to be installed or use the default location. Then, click on "Next."
4. Select which components you want to install. We recommend keeping the default settings for a typical installation. Click on "Next."
5. Choose if you want to create a Start Menu folder and Desktop icon, then click "Next."
6. Review the installation settings and make any necessary changes before proceeding. Then, click on "Install."
7. The installation process may take a few minutes. When it's finished, click on "Finish."

Step 3: Configure ReadyMedia

Now that ReadyMedia is installed, it's time to configure it so it can start streaming media files.

1. Click on the Windows search bar and type "ReadyMedia."
2. Click on "ReadyMedia" from the search results to open the program.
3. Click on the "Edit configuration" button.
4. This will open a text file named "minidlna.conf" in Notepad or another text editor. In this file, you can customize settings such as adding or removing folders from your media library, setting up transcoding or changing the server name.
5. Once you've made any necessary changes, save the file.
6. Close the text editor, and then click the "Start the miniDLNA Service" button.
7. Your media library will start scanning and indexing all the media files located in the folders specified in the config file.
8. Once indexing is complete, you can start streaming media.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully installed and configured ReadyMedia on your Windows 10 computer. Now you can stream your media to your devices seamlessly.

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