Thanks for the update!
Right clicking on the tray and selecting PMS Data Folder opens the C:\Users\[USER]\AppData\Local\Plex Media Server folder instead of the actual PMS Data Folder. I have mine on E:\Plex\Plex Media Server
yeah, I know about this one. the folder order is incorrect, its fixed for the next release already.
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Great, thanks!!!
hi is anyone using m1lkman Update-PlexMediaServer powershell script?
I had it working but it’s stopped with an error
Downloading Update…WARNING: Error occurred: Cannot convert ‘System.Object’ to the type ‘System.Uri’ required by parameter ‘Uri’. Specified method is not supported.
Invoke-WebRequest : Cannot convert ‘System.Object’ to the type ‘System.Uri’ required by parameter ‘Uri’. Specified method is not supported.
At C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\Update-PlexMediaServer\Update-PlexMediaServer.psm1:783 char:67
… if([int](Invoke-WebRequest -Headers $headers -Uri $releaseUrl -OutFil …
CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: (
[Invoke-WebRequest], ParameterBindingException
FullyQualifiedErrorId : CannotConvertArgument,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.InvokeWebRequestCommand
`
if anyone has an idea on fixing it, I would be grateful.
Thanks
Would it be possible to add support for Windows Server 2016?
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I’ve released 1.2.1, this fixes the data directory search when you have it in a custom location and has some better handling of the update script watcher. The update stuff is still a little broken on 64 bit. I also added a way to manually specify the location of the plex exe from within the settings.
Im trying to uninstall which has worked fine but when Plex starts it says it cannot access the media database / corrupt database
If I run as Administrator its OK - what other changes were made that I need to reverse to allow Plex to run as the logged in user like it did before I installed this?
Thanks
Hi, I’ve been using PMS as a Service for years and have recently purchased a new Windows 11 Home PC. I cannot install the “PlexService_1.2.1.0” MSI on my new PC.
When I run the installer it gives an error when testing credentials “0x8007052e” Error logging on.
I have tried using local security policy to allow login as a service for my user and restarted a number of times with no luck. I have also tried to use administrator command prompt msiexec to install. It installs but will not start the service with login failure.
Can anyone assist?
A few weeks ago, I already posted issue #77 on the github page here.
Windows Server 2022 Standard, fresh VM, up to date.
I tried both 1.2.1 & 1.2.2. PMS tray says “Unable to connect to service. Check settings” and plex will not run. Once you remove PMS and reboot, plex works perfectly. Plex is in a shared location. Same user has admin and full access on all drives as is used for the service.
I am the machine admin, no domain, no weird setup, no weird software. I did however remove Edge and install LibreWolf. A clean dedicated VM for plex with plenty of resources.
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Anyone running the Plex Service under user SYSTEM should switch to using other user account
It was never advisable to run it as SYSTEM
In the latest beta and public releases we fixed a security vulnerability and the fix was not to allow the process for the Plex Updater Service to pick the location for the logs (local app data) from the registry. The Updater Service runs under SYSTEM. At the same time as part of this fix, we ensured Plex processes running under SYSTEM would not pick the path from the SYSTEM registry area under .DEFAULT
If you are running PMS under the SYSTEM account, please change the Plex Service to run under a different account - leaving only the Plex Updater Service to run under SYSTEM
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Good evening all.
I come across this and thought wonderful.
I am in the process of setting up a domain at home and planned on setting a VM up with server core and running plex off it. I have not looked into the aspect of running it as a service as this always bugged me in the past.
Do I still need to use this in order to run it as a service without logging in?
Does this work with server 2022 datacenter core (no GUI)?
Is there a schedule for updates to happen automatically (sick of updating manually all the time)?
Love you work in this matter. Pity Im not a smart cookie when it comes to programming. 
Hey mate, I too just got it working on windows server 2022 Core. One thing I did notice is there is a tool for auto updating the server called PSUpdater. When I did install that I was unable to get to the server, despite checking the service is running. I have a questions.
Have you ever used this updater? if not what do you use?
Is it possible to update plex media server without this updater through the UI?
Hey mate, love your work on the service application. Works a treat.
I have a couple of questions you may be able to assist with.
I am looking at the updater application Updating Plex When Plex is Running as a Windows Service - Plexopedia
I was wanting to know, do you run this every time you want to update?
Is there any specific location it must be in?
Does it require admin tools?
Is it possible to just install updates from the web UI?
That updater application can be installed/unzipped anywhere. You run it as an admin as it needs to stop the Plex service. The tool simply stops the service, runs the Plex installation to update Plex, and then restarts the service.
Hi there, thanks for the software. Unfortunately, I’m unable to get it to work. If, by any chance, someone can help that would be very appreciated.
I’m on @ fresh install Windows 11 and latest Plex media server 64bits installed in the default location. Plex runs fine. My libraries are on the local c: drive and one usb drive.
I created a second user called plex_user without admin privileges. When I install the latest PMS service, I detail the user and password, get a big checkmark and the install goes through. I can see that the service is running.
The tray app is visible. I can click the “Stop Plex” and " Restart Plex". The later ends up with a forever “Plex start pending”. Clicking the “PMS data folder” or “Log file” does nothing. I can open the Service settings or Tray settings , each in its window. I have tried to add the actual path to the Service settings with no effect. I haven’t added mapped drives as it doesn’t seem to be relevant for my case with only local drives.
In the %LocalAppData% PMS service folder, I see a single .JSON file with a single generic line of text. Erasing the folder and file but both just get recreated upon relaunching the tray app.
Any idea? Thanks.
Initially you need to login as that user and start PMS and claim it regularly.
Only if you’ve done that, you can run it as a service later on.
Actually, I was able uninstall everything and delete the plex_user/AppData folder and reinstall successfully using admin account. This time, the Tray app functions correctly and I can see in the PMS Service log file that it starts and stops successfully.
I can also see that the server starts successfully. Everything is fine. I guess there was an issue with the initial install.
Thanks for everything
Running Plex as an administrator is bad practice.
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Can you elaborate?
