Minim Streamer stream converter field blank

[EricA]

(22-02-2015 15:43)simoncn Wrote:  

(22-02-2015 11:57)Susanb99 Wrote:  I have installed Minim Server and the additional Minim Streamer addin, however the stream converter field is blank. This is on a Samsung NC10 netbook with Windows XP.

You need to install either ffmpeg or avconv. These are very similar, so the choice comes down to which is simpler to install on the platform you're using to run MinimServer.

For Windows, it should be simpler to install ffmpeg. There are good clear instructions for doing this on this page. After following steps 1, 2 and 3, exit MinimServer by selecting Exit from the minim icon in the system tray, then relaunch MinimServer by double-clicking the desktop launch icon. You should now see 'ffmpeg' in the stream.converter field.

I have followed the instuctions to install ffmpeg on my Windows7 laptop. I have also followed your further instruction regarding restarting MinimWatch. However, I still have a blank stream.converter field. When I add ffmpeg manually and click apply, I get the warning "Converter not installed; correct highlighted value and retry". Should I uninstall MinimWatch and reinstall?