Plex HTPC won't start on Windows 10 (Missing mpv-1.dll)

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Windows 10 or later (64-bit Intel or AMD processors only)
1.20.1.3105-ac120bc6
June 29, 2022

I’m trying to test out the new Plex HTPC application. I’m on Windows 10. Up to date with latest update. I downloaded the installer from the Plex website. Installed it successfully without issue. However, when I try to open the program, it doesn’t open and I get the following error:

The code execution cannot proceed because mpv-1.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this issue.

I’ve tried the following:

  • Uninstalling Plex HTPC, redownloading the installer and reinstalling.
  • Downloading and installing VC-redist.x64 then restarting the computer.
  • Running “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” through command prompt and restarting.

None of these have made any difference. Does anyone have any other ideas?

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We are looking into this and it seems the build system didn’t do the right thing. For now, if you go into C:\Program Files\Plex\Plex HTPC and rename mpv-2.dll → mpv-1.dll it will work.

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That fixed it! Awesome thank you :slight_smile:

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