# Files not being recognized

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**Created:** [March 10, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/files-not-being-recognized/834035 "2023-03-10T18:28:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 10, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/files-not-being-recognized/834035/8 "2023-03-10T20:54:07Z")

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if it is an Other Videos library that uses Video files scanner with the Personal Media agent for that library then the setting is here

 ![Plex](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/4X/d/b/7/db78740a9d82f284a3a575238b5576324a82f084.png)

if using the a movie library with Plex Movie scanner/agent then edit he library and it is here.

 ![Plex](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/4X/6/5/a/65a0256f2dfbfffc91a3920ac76660fbef52d7ef.png)

After changing setting you may have to do [plex dance](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-plex-dance/197064)

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