# Re-encoding broke all matches

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/re-encoding-broke-all-matches/802196>\
**Category:** Metadata & Adding Files\
**Tags:** server-linux\
**Created:** [July 26, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/re-encoding-broke-all-matches/802196 "2022-07-26T22:33:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![FordGuy61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/22d042/32.png) [@FordGuy61](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FordGuy61)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/re-encoding-broke-all-matches/802196/5 "2022-07-30T16:30:36Z")

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1. [Edit the library](https://support.plex.tv/articles/200289266-editing-libraries/), choose `Advanced`. Make sure you are using the `Plex Movie` agent and scanner.

2. Also in `Advanced`, deselect `Prefer local metadata` if it is selected.

3. Save changes.

4. Rescan the library.

5. Refresh metadata for the library.

6. If still not recognized, [Plex Dance](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-plex-dance/197064) the movie.

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