Upgraded Plex Media Player - looks strange

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Hi All

Yesterday I was prompted to install an update to the Plex Media Player I have running on my Windows 10 1709 desktop. I have this machine connected to a projector. The upgrade was successful to 2.4.1 but the interface looks so odd/strange now.

This is how it looked BEFORE the upgrade:

This is how it looks now AFTER the upgrade:

So my simple question is:

How do I get the interface to look like I had it BEFORE the upgrade? I find the interface after the upgrade bizarre and confusing to use…

The Plex Media Server is running 1.10.1.4602 on Windows 10 1709.

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Like this.

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I’ve tried that but then I can’t exit/shutdown/reboot the Plex machine using the remote (like I could before).

I only have Sign Out on the menu as an option.

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That’s the new interface everyone hates but Plex thinks it’s awesome. It’s terrible.

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From the: ‘You Know It’s Gonna Happen’ Department - this news flash…:
Plex drops another bomb.

Stand by a few years for the next bomb Plex loves, but users hate.
Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

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I tried downgrading to v2.1 but that AWFUL interface is still there! How can I get back the original interface I had which worked so well?

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I have 27 Various Libraries. <— yea, take that nightmare for a test spin.

As expected, the new ‘Improved’ PMP is unusable by mere mortals (read: users). The ONLY work-around remains using your Android Plex Mobile App as either the ‘Remote’ (not recommended) or in a ‘Cast To’ configuration - which basically ‘Mirrors’ the actions of the Mobile App (recommended).

May The Maker have mercy on your soul if you make the mistake of going full screen and not coming out of full screen before exit. You will be in for at least an hour of ‘gimmie-you-money-we-make-you-crazy’ while you hammer on various keyboard commands trying to return some control to you, the user. If you do make this mistake once - it’s unlikely you will ever make it again.

Users are, once again, left in the lurch regarding Plex Development. Plex has, of course, created a fantastic thing they are in love with - and users will suffer. Plex is extremely proud of their work - users are in shock - in need of medication.

Good Luck.

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It’s worse than a bad looking interface. I have three movie libraries for different purposes (e.g. Childeren’s Shows, Home Movies, Movies).

This HORRIBLE new interface only shows the first one!

What is the best way to notify the powers that be of this issue?

Or do I switch to Kodi and move on with my life?

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Thanks for the reply.

So, I’m screwed and stuck with this garbage interface!!

Have really enjoyed Plex up until now but it may be time to move on.