Google Media Server
by Google Inc
What is Google Media Server?
Google Media Server is software application developed by Google Inc. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 43.75% of installations running this operating system. Google Media Server's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 5 files.
Google Media Server is most popular in the United States with 64.44% of installations residing in this country.
When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Google Media Server is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.
About Google Media Server?
Introducing Google Media Server, a revolutionary desktop gadget developed by Google that facilitates seamless media sharing across multiple devices. Leveraging the open-source Universal Plug n' Play technology, this Windows-compatible gadget enables users to stream media to various consumer electronic devices, including gaming consoles, set-top boxes, and photo frames, straight from their home PC. Notable features of Google Media Server include the capability to share all media content indexed by Google Desktop, selective file sharing from specific folders, and the ability to share Picasa albums, whether stored on the computer or hosted on Picasa Web Albums. Moreover, this application allows for the sharing of videos uploaded to YouTube. In terms of security and access control, users have the option to authorize specific devices to access their files. Alternatively, there is an option to permit any device to connect to the Media Server, providing flexibility in managing access permissions. Keep your digital ecosystem seamlessly interconnected with Google Media Server, streamlining media sharing and access for an enhanced user experience.
Software Behaviors
- Services:
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- GoogleMediaServer.exe runs as a service named 'Google MediaServer' (Google MediaServer).
- Firewall:
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- GoogleMediaServer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Google\Google Media Server\GoogleMediaServer.exe'.
Startup Entries
- Registry entries:
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- GoogleMediaScanner.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Google Media Scanner' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Media Server\GoogleMediaScanner.exe".
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.google.com
- Support:
- https://www.google.com/help.html
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\google\google media server
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\Google\Google Media Server\GoogleMediaServerSetup.exe -uninstall
- Size:
- 1.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Google Media Server Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- GoogleMediaServerResources_en.dll
- Name:
- Google Media Server
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\google\google media server\GoogleMediaServerResources_en.dll
- MD5:
- 04af0204e9a3fbe3c86062804d828f8d
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –