Unable to move server

Plex Media Server
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Server Version#: Version 1.27.0.5897
Player Version#: Version 4.76.1

Hello,

I’ve been trying to move my plex server to a more powerful computer and it’s just not working. I’ve followed every step in this tutorial: Move an Install to Another System | Plex Support

I’m transferring from a Windows 10 machine to another Windows 10 machine. I’ve gone through the steps about 5 times now and still can’t get it to work. After I copy the files and add the registry and boot the destination server it says that it updates the libraries but then when I open the web app from the server tray, none of my content is showing. If I navigate to settings it says that Plex Media Server isn’t installed, which it is. I can’t seem to get this to work.

Looking for help please!!

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Before you copy the files and move the registry keys, you do need to actually install Plex on the computer first. Then you can replace the default server data/settings with your old info when you copy it over.

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The Plex server WAS installed prior to the file copy. As I said, the instructions in the tutorial were followed to the letter.

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is the plex.exe running? Can you zip the contents of %LOCALAPPDATA%\Plex Media Server\Logs and upload them?

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I just tried for the 6th time and not sure why it worked this time but it did!!! thanks though! appreciate your rely!