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Plex HTPC

by Plex, Inc.v1.71.1

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For Home Theater users that connect their Personal Computer directly to their TV, typically controlling it using a third-party remote.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Plex.PlexHTPC --exact --version 1.71.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Plex HTPC

Plex HTPC uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
PlexHTPC-1.71.1.346-f62ce923-x86_64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Plex HTPC →

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Installers · v1.71.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
NSIS
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Plex HTPC.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Plex HTPC on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Plex.PlexHTPC --exact --version 1.71.1. winget downloads the installer from Plex, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Plex HTPC silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Plex.PlexHTPC --exact 1.71.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Plex HTPC?
Plex HTPC uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: PlexHTPC-1.71.1.346-f62ce923-x86_64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall Plex HTPC via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Plex.PlexHTPC --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Plex HTPC's Apps & Features entry.
Is Plex HTPC free?
Plex HTPC is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Plex HTPC work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Plex HTPC directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Plex HTPC up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Plex.PlexHTPC --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of Plex HTPC from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.71.1latest
  • 1.71.0
  • 1.70.1
  • 1.35.1