# Plex Media Server will not open **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-windows\ **Created:** [November 28, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239 "2024-11-28T15:14:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stuar418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/97f17d/32.png) [@stuar418](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stuar418)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239/1 "2024-11-28T15:14:16Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200-c6bbc1b53 Player Version#: Do Not Know. I loaded Plex Media Server last week and was able to see my Media last week. I have been unable to open the Plex Media Server app nor do I see my Media anymore. I am new to Plex and would appreciate any advice/assistance. I do not have logs, that I know of. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239/2 "2024-11-28T15:17:48Z")
Open the Start menu of Windows and type in “plex” Is Plex Media Server found and shown? If so, then start it. Don’t expect anything to pop up after you do this. It’s a server that is supposed to be active in the background. Take a look at the lower-right corner of your screen. Do you see a Plex logo? If not, does it appear after a click on the ^ ? If it does, click on it. ---
**Author:** ![stuar418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/97f17d/32.png) [@stuar418](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stuar418)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239/3 "2024-11-28T20:06:57Z")
Mr. Kerner, It does appear and I appreciate the fast response and assistance. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![stuar418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/97f17d/32.png) [@stuar418](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stuar418)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239/4 "2024-11-29T19:45:56Z")
Mr. Kerner, I see my Media Library under Plex. Am I supposed to download my media content to Plex Media Server? When I attempt to do so, I am asked to download Plex Media Server, yet it is running when I check the system on the lower ribbon. My media server appears on my TV with the Yellow triangle and there is no content from my library. Once again, I appreciate any insight. Thank you… ---
**Author:** ![stuar418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/97f17d/32.png) [@stuar418](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stuar418)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239/5 "2024-12-06T21:51:20Z")
I have uploaded my zipped logs file and hope someone can provide assistance. Thanks again. [Plex Media Server Logs\_2024-12-06\_16-45-30.zip](https://forums.plex.tv/uploads/short-url/7qmgjjygBmT2zQJ5otEBF4drQaZ.zip) (1.7 MB) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-will-not-open/897239/6 "2025-03-06T21:52:16Z")
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