Server will not update since 1.24.5.5173

Download the update from plex.tv. Scroll to the bottom of this page, choose Plex Media Server under Downloads, download the desired version.

Stop Plex Media Server on your system.

Run the installer you just downloaded.

From the Announcement Thread: (NOTE) Database changes may cause longer than normal start-up times after initial installation of this update, especially on larger libraries. Please be patient and do not interrupt this process.