# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=285 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 286 --- ## [Find duplicate tracks in playlist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/find-duplicate-tracks-in-playlist/745235)
**Author:** [@eleumas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/eleumas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/find-duplicate-tracks-in-playlist/745235 "2021-09-23T08:28:24Z")
How can i find duplicate tracks in my playlist? Thanks for help me. --- ## [Conversation Failed The transcoder failed to start up](https://forums.plex.tv/t/conversation-failed-the-transcoder-failed-to-start-up/745354)
**Author:** [@sam2012](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sam2012)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/conversation-failed-the-transcoder-failed-to-start-up/745354 "2021-09-23T03:58:36Z")
Hi there would someone help me step by step how to Fox this problem please iv never had this problem before all my videos we’re playing no problems And this came out from no we’re --- ## [Server unavailable after DSM 7 upgrade](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-unavailable-after-dsm-7-upgrade/733788)
**Author:** [@dtgoodwin11](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dtgoodwin11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-unavailable-after-dsm-7-upgrade/733788 "2021-09-23T00:08:32Z")
I upgraded to DSM 7 and uninstalled the existing version and installed PlexMediaServer-1.23.6.4881-e2e58f321-x86\_64\_DSM7.spk. I chose to use internal storage for the logs. I followed the guide to uninstall and unclaim th… --- ## [Having issues with one user accepting my Plex invite](https://forums.plex.tv/t/having-issues-with-one-user-accepting-my-plex-invite/745229)
**Author:** [@ShinyDiscoCat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ShinyDiscoCat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/having-issues-with-one-user-accepting-my-plex-invite/745229 "2021-09-22T16:28:29Z")
My friend in Germany is using a VPN set the US (not sure it matters) and when he clicks on the link in the invite email that is sent he get this message: He’s the only one who has had issues, any ideas? --- ## [Streaming freezes and locks up](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-freezes-and-locks-up/745215)
**Author:** [@dejones720\_yahoo\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dejones720_yahoo_com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-freezes-and-locks-up/745215 "2021-09-22T15:46:31Z")
I stream through Fire TV and every time the Entyvio add comes on, whatever I am watching freezes then locks up and I have to restart from the beginning. Why does it keep doing that? --- ## [Ram question](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ram-question/744930)
**Author:** [@bantoot](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bantoot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ram-question/744930 "2021-09-22T07:08:06Z")
I would like to know how much ram is needed to run Plex. Currently have a 12 ram unit. But need too buy another. So please tell me how much ram you have. Thank in advance --- ## [Plex stop recording from my hd homerun tuner](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-stop-recording-from-my-hd-homerun-tuner/744028)
**Author:** [@radio101](https://forums.plex.tv/u/radio101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-stop-recording-from-my-hd-homerun-tuner/744028 "2021-09-22T03:10:21Z")
i am currently running version 1.24.2.4973 on the server “MyCloud”. Version 1.24.3.5033 PLEX STOP RECORDING TV FROM MY HD HOMERUN TUNER. I AM RUNNING THE LATEST PLEX SERVER SOFTWARE AND STILL LUCK. I’M THINKING MAYBE. I… --- ## [Files Disappeared Out of My Library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/files-disappeared-out-of-my-library/745087)
**Author:** [@ClayEich1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ClayEich1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/files-disappeared-out-of-my-library/745087 "2021-09-22T02:22:55Z")
The media for my PleX library is stored in an external hard drive, which I recently had to unplug. After plugging it back in again and restarting PleX, all the folders are still there, but they all say they’re empty! Wha… --- ## [Folder listing now only shows large icons](https://forums.plex.tv/t/folder-listing-now-only-shows-large-icons/745094)
**Author:** [@natv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/natv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/folder-listing-now-only-shows-large-icons/745094 "2021-09-22T02:15:26Z")
I’m running Plex on my Synology and recently updated Plex server to the latest version. Now when I view a library of videos as “Folder view” , instead of the nice, compact list of files, with an orange dot to the right … --- ## [How To Construct File Structures](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-construct-file-structures/744942)
**Author:** [@Duke\_D](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Duke_D)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-construct-file-structures/744942 "2021-09-21T20:35:18Z")
Hope this doesn’t sound dumb… doing a series that has Season 3 Part 1 Should I build it as: Season 03 Part 1 Series Title - s03e01 OR Season 03 Part 1 Series Title - s03e01 Thanks Much! Thanks much. Hope this… --- ## [Conversion failed. The transcoder exited due to an error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/conversion-failed-the-transcoder-exited-due-to-an-error/745034)
**Author:** [@labchic6](https://forums.plex.tv/u/labchic6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/conversion-failed-the-transcoder-exited-due-to-an-error/745034 "2021-09-21T19:09:20Z")
Hi! I have seen this on the forums, but none work for me as I am a managed user/stream off my friends server and am having this issue. Logs are attached. I get this on my phone, my iPad, my computer - anytime I try to… --- ## [Sony TV 75 inch 720 will not play full screen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sony-tv-75-inch-720-will-not-play-full-screen/745018)
**Author:** [@breezie66\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/breezie66_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sony-tv-75-inch-720-will-not-play-full-screen/745018 "2021-09-21T18:27:40Z")
Is there a way to change the setting so that 720hd will play full screen --- ## [Anyone else have issues with scheduled DVR recordings failing/disappearing without a trace?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anyone-else-have-issues-with-scheduled-dvr-recordings-failing-disappearing-without-a-trace/741545)
**Author:** [@bk109](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bk109)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anyone-else-have-issues-with-scheduled-dvr-recordings-failing-disappearing-without-a-trace/741545 "2021-09-21T14:17:53Z")
It’s as simple as this, really - for some unfathomable reason Plex’s failing to record shows listed in the DVR schedule (ie Air Crash Investigations with ‘record season, old+new episodes’ selected) without giving an erro… --- ## [.nfo files now appearing in my media folders with newly transferred files after last update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nfo-files-now-appearing-in-my-media-folders-with-newly-transferred-files-after-last-update/744833)
**Author:** [@ssmith](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ssmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nfo-files-now-appearing-in-my-media-folders-with-newly-transferred-files-after-last-update/744833 "2021-09-21T14:16:37Z")
Just wondering why and is this necessary? --- ## [Synology DSM 7 and remote access issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7-and-remote-access-issue/725674)
**Author:** [@carney4289](https://forums.plex.tv/u/carney4289)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7-and-remote-access-issue/725674 "2021-09-21T13:21:20Z")
I have lost my ability to remotely access my plex library on my Synology NAS after upgrading to DSM 7. I have manually installed the latest Plex update ( Version 1.23.3.4707) and everything is working fine on my lan. Ha… --- ## [DSM7 Plex install](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsm7-plex-install/744392)
**Author:** [@theshines](https://forums.plex.tv/u/theshines)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsm7-plex-install/744392 "2021-09-21T05:54:07Z")
Hi, I have a Synology DS216J… I have just upgraded from DSM6 to the latest DSM7. After the install all is working fine… expect for my loved Plex, I decided to to remove the Server and do a Manual install. On deletin… --- ## [Arg! I gorfot to upgrade to lifetime while the sale was going on!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/arg-i-gorfot-to-upgrade-to-lifetime-while-the-sale-was-going-on/744546)
**Author:** [@chmed](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chmed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/arg-i-gorfot-to-upgrade-to-lifetime-while-the-sale-was-going-on/744546 "2021-09-20T22:26:44Z")
I’ve missed my opp to upgrade several times now. This time I saw an email or something about the sale this week as I was heading out the door for a trip and completely forgot to order it when I got back to my computer! --- ## [Ready to enjoy my weekend!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ready-to-enjoy-my-weekend/744058)
**Author:** [@Blkbyrd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Blkbyrd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ready-to-enjoy-my-weekend/744058 "2021-09-20T22:25:45Z")
Seems like the forums are only ever people complaining, so hopefully we can chat about something that isn’t just incessant whining. This weekend I finally get to enjoy my new “home theater” in all its glory after receiv… --- ## [Total chaos after adding new files](https://forums.plex.tv/t/total-chaos-after-adding-new-files/744775)
**Author:** [@Kinsella5598](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kinsella5598)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/total-chaos-after-adding-new-files/744775 "2021-09-20T21:28:09Z")
Don’t know what is happening here. I have a folder in Plex with TV Series and several folders with movie genres. Just wanted to add a new series and what happened? The system also added more than 100 other files which I… --- ## [Trying to change library to use "Plex TV Series" scanner, cannot save](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trying-to-change-library-to-use-plex-tv-series-scanner-cannot-save/743559)
**Author:** [@big\_d](https://forums.plex.tv/u/big_d)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trying-to-change-library-to-use-plex-tv-series-scanner-cannot-save/743559 "2021-09-20T21:16:02Z")
I’m trying to change the scanner from my TV library to “Plex TV Series” but when I do, it says “Your changes could not be saved.”. If I open dev tools and look at the request, I see: # 400 Bad Request 'language' is in… --- ## [Only allow one movie category to require no transcoding?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-allow-one-movie-category-to-require-no-transcoding/744567)
**Author:** [@Joe4992](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Joe4992)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-allow-one-movie-category-to-require-no-transcoding/744567 "2021-09-20T20:46:08Z")
Is there a way to make one category force direct play/direct stream and no allow transcoding at all and the other categories allow transcoding? I read this can be accomplished with third party tools but I’m wondering if… --- ## [Need Roku TV Advice](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-roku-tv-advice/738086)
**Author:** [@ClassicMovieLover](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ClassicMovieLover)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-roku-tv-advice/738086 "2021-09-20T19:41:01Z")
Not sure if this is the correct forum to post this. What are members thoughts on Roku UHDTVs? Are they a good invest investment for our pockets? --- ## ["Continue Watching" duplicates](https://forums.plex.tv/t/continue-watching-duplicates/743943)
**Author:** [@MrSaulman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MrSaulman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/continue-watching-duplicates/743943 "2021-09-20T15:26:00Z")
I post here since it’s not really a feature request, but more of an upgrading user experience. I have 2 separate libraries for each type of content to split those until 1080p resolution from the 4K resolution. For all t… --- ## [Plex Certificate Error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-certificate-error/744612)
**Author:** [@eric\_roy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/eric_roy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-certificate-error/744612 "2021-09-20T14:06:47Z")
I’ve played with some DHCP stuff on a different computer and ended up hopping on and off it a couple times. Now my Plex fails on remote connections (everything works locally and the plex settings show Remote Access is wo… --- ## [Windows 10 Server Crashing Nightly Between Midnight and 5:00](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-10-server-crashing-nightly-between-midnight-and-5-00/744455)
**Author:** [@kfitz199](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kfitz199)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-10-server-crashing-nightly-between-midnight-and-5-00/744455 "2021-09-20T13:14:46Z")
My server is going down nightly without fail between midnight and 5:00am. During the day, it is solid. I am running the latest beta server (1.24.3.5033). Attached are the last two nights of logs. Any help would be great… --- ## [Subtitles switching back to default language randomly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-switching-back-to-default-language-randomly/744681)
**Author:** [@nemlehet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nemlehet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-switching-back-to-default-language-randomly/744681 "2021-09-20T12:54:10Z")
Hi! Since around the march I have an issue which is annoying the heck out of me. I have the default subtitle language set to german as large part of my family is native german. However my wifes side of the family speaks… --- ## [Plex movies for dummies step by step instructions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-movies-for-dummies-step-by-step-instructions/744622)
**Author:** [@manslayerms](https://forums.plex.tv/u/manslayerms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-movies-for-dummies-step-by-step-instructions/744622 "2021-09-20T08:01:31Z")
Step by step instructions on how to organize your movies. --- ## [Why does plex reboot when I try to play certain files?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-reboot-when-i-try-to-play-certain-files/744084)
**Author:** [@JonteWiking](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JonteWiking)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-reboot-when-i-try-to-play-certain-files/744084 "2021-09-20T05:21:55Z")
I wanted to watch some doctor who on plex when this happened: Now, this happens every time and on nearly all episodes as far as I can tell. With an exeption for some extras apparantly. Can anyone help me fi… --- ## [Add content from ip location](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-content-from-ip-location/744582)
**Author:** [@kuz7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kuz7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-content-from-ip-location/744582 "2021-09-20T02:01:32Z")
Hi. I have WD MyBookLive network storage without USB port only one LAN port, I want used with plex if possible on linux machine. --- ## [Plex & Plexamp Players in Apple App Store](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-plexamp-players-in-apple-app-store/743853)
**Author:** [@triks\_melb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/triks_melb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-plexamp-players-in-apple-app-store/743853 "2021-09-20T01:10:55Z")
Not sure if there is a cost associated with this but shouldn’t Plex & Plexamp be added to the Apple App Store? One benefit I can think of is automatic updates when new releases come out. [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=284) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=286)