# Migration from windows to Ubuntu on same hardware

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/migration-from-windows-to-ubuntu-on-same-hardware/869267>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-windows, server-linux\
**Created:** [February 14, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migration-from-windows-to-ubuntu-on-same-hardware/869267 "2024-02-14T14:47:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migration-from-windows-to-ubuntu-on-same-hardware/869267/2 "2024-02-14T15:31:03Z")

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You might want to take a look at this guide:

> [@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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