About Plex HTPC
For Home Theater users that connect their Personal Computer directly to their TV, typically controlling it using a third-party remote.
Plex HTPC 1.71.1
For Home Theater users that connect their Personal Computer directly to their TV, typically controlling it using a third-party remote.
- By Plex, Inc.
- Proprietary
- Updated Jul 30, 2025
Technical details
| Publisher | Plex, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.71.1 |
| Release date | 2025-07-30 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Plex.PlexHTPC |
| Admin rights | Required |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Plex HTPC from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Plex.PlexHTPC -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Plex.PlexHTPC -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Plex.PlexHTPC -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"PlexHTPC-1.71.1.346-f62ce923-x86_64.exe" /S
Plex HTPC version history
1.71.0 Jun 11, 2025
1.70.1 Jan 29, 2025
1.35.1
Frequently asked questions
Is Plex HTPC free?
Plex HTPC is proprietary software from Plex, Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Plex HTPC?
The latest version is 1.71.1, released on Jul 30, 2025.
Is it safe to download Plex HTPC?
The download button links to the official installer published on downloads.plex.tv, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 393ceb870f9d325025fb964869ca1fbd3ac7247fae9798038ee9f726bd13a001.
Which Windows versions does Plex HTPC support?
Plex HTPC runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Plex HTPC silently?
Run the offline installer with "PlexHTPC-1.71.1.346-f62ce923-x86_64.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Plex.PlexHTPC -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Plex HTPC?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Plex HTPC and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Plex.PlexHTPC -e.
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