Rebuild of Windows - Cannot Connect to Plex Server

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Server Version#: 1.25.7.5604
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Windows system drive crashed. I stored Plex Media Data dbs on separate drive, so they are intact. I rebuilt Windows, assigned media drives to proper letters. Modified registry to point to Plex Media Data. However, After starting Plex and trying to find server on browser, it says server not found. I did not have a backup of the registry so I was not able to recreate. Is there anything I can do besides rebuild the libraries?

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  1. Did you think of this caveat: [HowTo] An extended guide on how to move the Plex data folder on Windows

Beware! The path you type in must not include ‘Plex Media Server’ as last part.
So if now your plex data reside in E:\plex\Plex Media Server\ , you type only
E:\plex\ into the input field.

  1. If the machine died while the server was running, chances are that the primary database file is damaged. Consider going back to a backup: https://support.plex.tv/articles/202485658-restore-a-database-backed-up-via-scheduled-tasks/

  2. try re-claiming the server: https://support.plex.tv/articles/204281528-why-am-i-locked-out-of-server-settings-and-how-do-i-get-in/
    Make sure browser add-ins, internet filters, VPN software are disabled and the hosts file doesn’t contain any entries which relate to Plex.

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Well, miraculously I was able to find a recent Plex registry export from my port over in Sep '21 and after import I am back up and running. Thanks for the quick response.

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