Ok, Plex has been running on my Synology since DSM 5.x , taken it all the way up to current DSM 7.x. … no problems. Plex crashed hard today. Nothing worked. None of the support or forum things worked. NONE OF THEM - not even what Plex suggested. Did multiple reinstalls and NEVER EVER got the …

Let’s walk through this so we’re in sync. DSM 5 → DSM 7 upgrade Plex uninstalled before the upgrade ? When you look in the Plex shared folder, do you still have `Library / Application Support / Plex Media Server and all its contents ?

@DeLasNoches I looked at Plex.tv before responding. There is nothing registered. The old server was removed from the active list. This is why I asked where we’re at

I don’t know if this is much help as I’m new here. But I’ve had plex on my synology NAS for the last few years and no issues what so ever. I’m on DSM 7.2.1 and it’s worked fine for me. Was using it just now too while i edit some nfo files. Go to your synology nas ip address and check if you got the…

@DeLasNoches The issue here, from what I can tell so far, is the migration to DSM 7. Once installed and claimed, it will work as you describe. We’re not at that point yet (per Plex.tv) and what I’m trying to learn

[image] ChuckPa: I looked at Plex.tv before responding. There is nothing registered. The old server was removed from the active list. This is why I asked where we’re at Accidnetally replied to you. But for them If their on Synology NAS to double check they got the application installed. Th…

[image] DeLasNoches: That and I believe after a new install you’d have to check read /write permissions to read from the harddrives. I had that read issue when I added a harddrive that wasn’t part of my original server. This all occurs AFTER the server is claimed and on the account. We don’t…

1 - I have run Plex on DSM 5.x thru DSM 7.x without any issues. (so, including DSM 6.x) 2) I didn’t need to uninstall Plex thru this process - which, yes, I know is odd given DSM 7.x … for some reason Plex just still worked. 3) At one point I did … but I have since totally removed that folder str…

I checked … it has read/write permissions.

Sorrry, no picture … I listed the options I see in the Settings page

Fresh install of Plex on DSM 7

Plex Media Server

ChuckPa July 18, 2024, 6:06pm 13

FWIW: From the Syno FAQ:

Upgrading from DSM 6 to DSM 7 (screenshots included)

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