Server Version#: Windows 10 + all updates Player Version#: Latest version of Plex (installed today) I was having issues where devices on my network could not see the Plex DLNA server or if it could see it, it was only the name of the server (Windows 10 PC name) and not the contents. Thinking this…

If you are running your Plex server “headless”, IMHO you are better off running Plex server as a Windows service. [image] PMS as a service Tips, Tricks & How-Tos This post will always contain the latest version of the Plex service wrapper. This is not official or affiliat…

I was running that same program as a service. When i reformatted i thought it may have been part of the reason why DLNA stopped working but i can reinstall that. The reason why i need to RDP into the PC is purely to carry out any maintenance that might be required so although i can reinstall PMS ag…

Plex is by default running in a user context. If you log in per RDP, that user context may change.

Just to make sure were on the same page: RDP is only to maintain the PC. Nothing is played on this PC. Other devices that connect to this PC play videos and music. A few months ago i was able to RDP and use DLNA at the same time. At present i cant. Are you saying when RDP is enabled the user con…

[image] jamie_pattison: RDP is only to maintain the PC. Nothing is played on this PC. Yes, this is the same constellation as with my own server. [image] jamie_pattison: Are you saying when RDP is enabled the user context is being changed somewhere? I have one user on the PC which is what…

Using RDP with Plex and DLNA enabled

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OttoKerner September 20, 2023, 9:27am 2

If you are running your Plex server “headless”, IMHO you are better off running Plex server as a Windows service.

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Using RDP with Plex and DLNA enabled

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