My PMS runs on the same machine I use to run PHT in my living room. It’s a 32 bits Windows 7 and I don’t want to reinstall everything. Like someone else said, there is a lots of 32 bits PC still out there that are capable of running all Plex software. It would be sad to force everyone to “buy” a new version of Windows to support a free software.
Thanks,
Maybe is the best answer I can give right now. It’s not like Microsoft is making it easy to deliver both.
You guys are awesome. I’m sure you will find a way of doing it!
I too am in the same boat, patiently waiting for the 32 bit version.
Waste of dev resources imo. If you’re not running a 64-bit OS by now it’s your problem, not Plex. For legacy support use legacy software (PHT).
MS could have made this so much easier but instead it’s been one of the most painful transitions I can think of in tech.
I just bought an Intel quad core atom device that comes preinstalled with Windows 10… 32bit. because the UEFI firmware has the 32bit version installed, I can’t just install 64bit windows. Wondering if it’s just better to send it back and get something where I can install 64bit windows on it. Sucks the website didn’t state it was 32bit windows.
I have a question of a slightly different nature:
With PMP do we still need the Windows Store App for Windows 10 tablets? The only reason I bought the Windows App was because PHT did not work with a touch interface. Now, if PMP supports touch, I am wondering why I need the Windows Store app at all and save the $5. However, since my tablet (like most) came with 32-bit Windows, I still cannot use PMP on my tablet and still have to buy the app.
Is this on purpose, Plex?
I have to side with wsavona here. According to Steam’s hardware and software survey, over 86% of their Windows userbase is on a 64-bit version of the OS. While Steam’s userbase is not an unbiased sample of computers, it’s pretty clear that 32-bit is a dying breed. Given that PHT still works for 32-bit computers and will still work for years to come (during which time, 32-bit’s market share will dwindle even further), I don’t think 32-bit support in PMP is worth the dev time.
Next time I need to reinstall Windows, I will install the 64-bit version. I don’t know for Apple, but latest version Windows and Ubuntu are available in 32-bit and 64-bit version. I understand the 32-bit version is not the standard anymore, but there is lots of PC still running 32-bit version of Windows.
I’m not asking for Windows XP or Millennium. I ask support for the latest version of Windows 10 I just got the update.
@DreamHomeTheater said:
Next time I need to reinstall Windows, I will install the 64-bit version.
I’m in the same boat. When I need to upgrade, I’ll install 64bit (and take advantage of the other 12GB of RAM I already have on board). But until then, If it works… don’t fix it I’ll wait for the 32bit version of PMP.
@oxguy3 - What Steam’s survey does not take into account is mobile devices (phones and tablets) and the bulk of those WIndows installs will still be 32-bit based. There are more than 14% of the Windows 8/8.1/10 installs out there running 32-bit.
@drinehart said:
oxguy3 - What Steam’s survey does not take into account is mobile devices (phones and tablets) and the bulk of those WIndows installs will still be 32-bit based.
For mobile devices the windows app store plex app is better suited.
@OttoKerner - As stated, I have that, but if PMP supports touch, what exactly makes the app store version better for tablets?
PMP = free with PP
App Store = I had to pay $5.
@drinehart said:
OttoKerner - As stated, I have that, but if PMP supports touch, what exactly makes the app store version better for tablets?
Okay, that is what I was looking for. Thanks for the summary!
@tobiashieta said:
Maybe is the best answer I can give right now. It’s not like Microsoft is making it easy to deliver both.
Thanks @tobiashieta. I’m hoping you do release a 32bit version. I have at least half a dozen 3.33GHz Dual Core computers that I have setup for friends and family to use Plex Home Theatre for years (Plex Pass subscriber) and unfortunately they were prior to that all used for Windows Media Center and therefore they’ve been around for perhaps 5 or 6 years now and were originally installed with 32bit Windows 7. They playback 1080p x264 AND x265 content just fine… I’d really hate to have to update all of these computers for everyone just to get Plex Media Player on them. They are all 2 to 4GB ram systems with rather poor x64 driver support, so I went with 32bit windows back then… sigh… I guess worst case I can just setup one system and then clone the hard drive with a universal restore product… Oh well, will wait a while to see if a 32bit release comes out before making any decisions:)
And yes we could continue to simply use Plex Home Theatre, however, I’d imagine that eventually support for it will be dropped on the newer Plex Media Server releases…
or a 32-bit embedded version would be nice for all those Intel device stuck with a 32-bit bios(but 64-bit cpu lol).
Keep in mind that it#s easy for us to make PMP OpenELEC 32 bit builds - the problem is only with the Windows builds.
With all the development time that will be ostensibly saved by going to this new unified platform, I would expect Plex to devote some time to supporting the current 32 bit install base. IMO it’s not negligible, and Plex does a disservice by ignoring that population.
In my case, I have three 32-bit HTPCs in my home and there is no way I would consider rebuilding them just to install PMP at this point. Maybe in 18 months…?
Meanwhile, I’ll continue to evaluate PMP on my 64-bit desktop. I’m curious how things will develop given all the user feedback and developer promises.
We will most likely bring a Windows 32 bit build out before the end of the preview period. We will see about other platforms (Mac not)
