Crackle plugin

Plex Media Server
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While recently installing a new backup program, I ran into an error that I was told may have something to do with the PLEX plugin CRACKLE. Can someone tell me what this is for and what would be the result if I deleted it? I do no gaming…Win 10

C:\Users\weybr\Plex Media Server.09.20.20\Plug-ins\Services.bundle\Contents\Service Sets\com.plexapp.plugins.crackle

Server Version#: 4.47.3
Player Version#: na

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Content plug-ins are dead anyway… so simply delete it (preferably with your PMS stopped).

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Thanks, tom80H, for your reply. Sorry, but as a non-techie, I must ask “What is PMS and how do I stop it?”

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PMS = Plex Media Server.
Right click on the Plex taskbar icon and select Quit.

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Thanks, Dan_Bev, done!

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here is some background info on plex server, what it does, and why you might use it

you should be able to normally uninstall plex via windows control panel/applications/uninstaller

if for some reason that is unavailable or fails, you can uninstall manually

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Thanks for your comments, TeknoJunky.

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I’m having a problem with another program install and I have been told that the PMS plug-in CRACKLE is a potential problem. They suggest I delete it. Since your comment about “content plug-ins are dead anyway…” should I delete the entire CONTENTS > Service Sets folder?

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That sounds unlikely… the plug-in is basically a bunch of scripts that are used by Plex. They don’t interfere with other programs/applications. Therefore that statement sounds suspicious/fishy (to me) – in particular if this is supposed to be a backup program

Generally I would keep the Services.bundle folder untouched. However from what I’ve been reading Plex will create whatever it requires for its inner workings on startup if it’s been deleted.

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Didn’t you already delete the Crackle plug-in folder?

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Good advice. Sounds more logical than the other “iffy” source. Thanks, tom80H.

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No, as it is in a large folder with many other plugins. But, I think tom80H is on target with his comment (above). Thanks, Dan_Bev.

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