# Help with windows migration to linux

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**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-linux\
**Created:** [July 23, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-with-windows-migration-to-linux/801729 "2022-07-23T01:45:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-with-windows-migration-to-linux/801729/5 "2022-07-23T02:26:44Z")

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We have a How-To, complete with the commands, on moving PMS from other operating systems to Linux.

If you’d like to read it (it does have the commands you ask about), it will also show you the correct sequence to do things in.

Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. (that’s what I’m here for 😉 )

> [@Linux Tips](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/23):
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> Migration from another OS to Linux Cross OS migration is a multi-level process. Copy the PMS databases and metadata Update all the media locations to point to their new locations. Prerequisites - On the originating host Settings - Server - Library Turn off: Scan my library automatically Run a partial scan when changes are detected Include music libraries in automatic scans Scan library periodically Empty trash automatically after every scan Stop Plex ZIP up the “Plex Media Server”…

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