Trying to back up Plex Media Server database on Windows 11

[OttoKerner]

@lwhalen26_gmail_com

but that doesn’t work because when I try to copy the media server in the registry no luck.

What does that mean?

You need to backup both the Plex data folder, as well as the registry branch.
Only backing up one of them is not sufficient.

https://support.plex.tv/articles/201539237-backing-up-plex-media-server-data/

PSA: Script to back up and restore Plex app data on a Windows system

If you are interested in simplifying the Plex backup and restore process, check out the PowerShell script I wrote: To back Plex app data up, the script does the following: Stops Plex services (if any). Stops Plex Media Server. Backs up essential Plex app data folders. Backs up Plex Windows registry key. Starts previously stopped Plex services. Starts Plex Media Server. Sends email with backup summary (optional). To restore Plex app data, the script, goes over similar motions: it stops the …