# Server not powerfull **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-windows\ **Created:** [April 4, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-powerfull/567840 "2020-04-04T18:13:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RosaVanWinkle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/rosavanwinkle/32/128657_2.png) [@RosaVanWinkle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RosaVanWinkle)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-powerfull/567840/1 "2020-04-04T18:13:34Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.9.2578 Player Version#: 4.22.3 i have recently come to notice that some files do not want to play locally on my pc, these are pretty small 1GB anime files that are 1080P MKV files,i have watched these myself via plex in earlier days even remotely,but now i get the error “This server is not powerful enough to convert video.” I do not understand what is going on… ---
**Author:** ![JuiceWSA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/juicewsa/32/12253_2.png) [@JuiceWSA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JuiceWSA)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-powerfull/567840/2 "2020-04-04T18:16:58Z")
Use one of the dedicated Player Apps instead of Plexweb: Plex Media Player: > [@Plex Media Player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-player/120475/101): > > Plex Media Player v2.54.0 is now available to all macOS and Windows users. DOWNLOADS: [macOS](https://downloads.plex.tv/plexmediaplayer/2.54.0.1067-1a7bc4f6/PlexMediaPlayer-2.54.0.1067-1a7bc4f6-macosx-x86_64.zip)[Windows](https://downloads.plex.tv/plexmediaplayer/2.54.0.1067-1a7bc4f6/PlexMediaPlayer-2.54.0.1067-1a7bc4f6-windows-x64.exe) NEW: TV layout is now default FIXED: Bumped Desktop layout revision to correct ad playback issues Fixed focus sometimes being lost in preplay pages Fixed extended info details missing line breaks Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect translations in stream title selection menu items Or Plex For Windows: [https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/?\_ga=2.20141944.1993529163.1575302888-1864473727.1455657109#plex-app](https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/?_ga=2.20141944.1993529163.1575302888-1864473727.1455657109#plex-app) The link says ‘server’, select the app when you get there - Plex For Windows looks most like Plexweb, so you’ll never know the difference, apart from it being to play most everything you throw at it. ---
**Author:** ![RosaVanWinkle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/rosavanwinkle/32/128657_2.png) [@RosaVanWinkle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RosaVanWinkle)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-powerfull/567840/3 "2020-04-04T18:25:23Z")
Seems like that worked ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/1/0/109616f5fc3d16ee85f64f13641462b27bdfc52a.jpeg) the file played in local media player thanks,but how will this affect other devices,if i want to watch it on the go on my phone etc.? ---
**Author:** ![JuiceWSA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/juicewsa/32/12253_2.png) [@JuiceWSA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JuiceWSA)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-powerfull/567840/4 "2020-04-04T18:59:48Z")
Typically you’d ‘Optimize’ a version for your phone when on the go and play that instead of the full version. 7Mbps HEVC will be quite a challenge ‘on the go’ - unless you make other arrangements. With Plex’s Optimizer or Handbrake. This’ll be easier: > **[Creating Optimized Versions | Plex Support](https://support.plex.tv/articles/213095317-creating-optimized-versions/)** > > Tip!: The Media Optimizer feature requires Plex Media Server version 0.9.14.3 or newer. Setting up an optimization for media is... If you are REALLY on the GoGo - like gone right out of cell coverage - better use the sync feature: > **[Quick Guide to Mobile Sync | Plex Support](https://support.plex.tv/articles/201082477-quick-guide-to-mobile-sync/)** > > Mobile Sync is a premium feature available to Plex Pass subscribers. With it, you can choose media, then a device to... Should be pretty easy - I can’t keep from hitting the dam button in Plexweb - as it’s right next door to ‘Played/Unplayed’ and looks almost identical - to me. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-powerfull/567840/5 "2020-07-03T18:59:50Z")
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