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Windows Media Encoder
The Windows Media Encoder is needed if you want to convert video files to the Windows Media video format (wmv). This procedure is very processor-intensive, which makes the WME an excellent candidate for benchmarks.
Software: | Windows Media Encoder (Microsoft) |
Version: | 9.00.00.2980 |
Installed size: | 14 M + 437 M workload file |
Benchmark duration: | Several minutes |
Installation
The Windows Media Encoder has to be downloaded and installed as described above.
Settings
We don't change any of the settings on Windows Media Encoder.
Benchmarking
First upload a video file as source to 'File » New... » Convert a file'. The conversion process is started via 'Next > » Windows Media server (streaming) Next > » Finish'.
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The WME indicates how long the process needs.
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