DLNA Media Server

[MinusZero 0]

Hi,

 

I am trying to find a good DLNA media server to use in Windows XP. I am connecting to the media server with my Panasonic SC-BTT755 Blu-Ray Player. I have tried multiple trial versions with little success.

 

So far I have tried.

Twonky Media Server - Quick and responsive, works great for Photos and MP3's, Wont play .avi, only mpeg 2.

Serviio - Similar to Twonky, wont play .avi.

WMP11 - For some reason, i can't select Media Sharing.

Nero Media Home - Connects ok, but wont play .avi files, doesnt seem to transcode them either. (maybe i am missing a setting)

Mezzmo - Connects fine, had it going...almost. Very choppy transcoding.

Tversity - Connected to server, but couldnt play anything.

Wild Media Server - Couldnt connect.

 

Most of the files on my PC are in .avi format. It gives me minimal file size and decent quality. To get Twonky to work, i converted files to mpeg, but as a result they are much larger.

 

I want to be able to use the .avi files through DLNA by transcoding them. Does anyone have any suggestions of a simple transcoding DLNA server i can try? I am almost resigned to the fact i may have to convert all my videos to mpeg2.

[MinusZero 0]

After a bit more tinkering i managed to get Wild Media Server to connect and transcode successfully. It isnt my first choice, but at least i have it working now.