I’ve been running Plex Media Server for years, but recently it’s been using 100% CPU constantly with no files streaming. I’m having to end the program and restart, it’ll work for a viewing and then the issue will happen again. Once it happens, I cannot connect to the server any longer. It’s an older PC, but still i7 with 16 GB ram, and again has been running flawlessly for a long time.
I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling PMS, with no luck. I haven’t changed any settings on PMS or the PC. Any ideas?
Settings - ‘Show Advanced’ - Server - Library - “Generate credits video markers” ← Disabled
Save Changes,
restart Plex server
See if the issue continues.
Log files attached. After restarting Plex, it works for a bit, had some usage yesterday, then when I checked this morning, it was at 100% CPU usage, and impossible to do anything on the PC. Perhaps it happens overnight during the Plex maintenance cycle…
The scheduled tasks is what I was referring to. Should I uncheck all these below? This setting has always been this way, and I haven’t had any issues. Just recently it started.
Disable “Update all libraries during maintenance”
Leave the rest as it is.
Why did you put the Plex program files outside of the general Program folder?
Please determine which of the devices in your local network has the IP 192.168.1.70
(your router should have a list)
You are not adhering to the recommended naming and folder structure:
It looks like you have no folder per show, no subfolder per season, but one subfolder per episode. All wrong, and it will cause problems. I:\Downloads\TV Torrents\Power.2014.S02E07.720p.HDTV.x264-KILLERS[EtHD]
After the server has scanned through this mess, it is spamming the logs with Mar 29, 2023 03:15:40.079 [15372] WARN - SLOW QUERY: It took 2125.000000 ms to retrieve 1 items.
And this is continuing from there. It spends the majority of its time waiting for the database.
How much free space is left on drive C: ?
If it’s an SSD, how old is it?
After watching the plex periodically throughout the day, I see that the CPU usage gradually increases the longer it’s been running until it gets to 100%. With no usage. I just restarted it, as it was already at 68% cpu usage after I restarted it earlier today, with no usage or tasks running.
Why did you put the Plex program files outside of the general Program folder?
**Not sure what you mean, C: Plex Media Server - VS. C:ProgramFiles/PlexMedia Server?
Probably when I uninstalled and reinstalled, I just clicked thru without thinking.**
Please determine which of the devices in your local network has the IP 192.168.1.70
(your router should have a list)
I believe it to be a TV in our Kids Game Room
You are not adhering to the recommended naming and folder structure:
It looks like you have no folder per show, no subfolder per season, but one subfolder per episode. All wrong, and it will cause problems. I:\Downloads\TV Torrents\Power.2014.S02E07.720p.HDTV.x264-KILLERS[EtHD]
I wasn’t aware of the naming and folder structure, but have used Plex for years with no issues.
After the server has scanned through this mess, it is spamming the logs with Mar 29, 2023 03:15:40.079 [15372] WARN - SLOW QUERY: It took 2125.000000 ms to retrieve 1 items.
And this is continuing from there. It spends the majority of its time waiting for the database.
How do I fix this?
How much free space is left on drive C: ?
If it’s an SSD, how old is it?
** C: Drive is a brand new SSD, with 813GB of free space left available. **
