# \#player-windows **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/player-windows/163.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Update from 1.40 to 1.43 after a while it goes back to 1.43](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-from-1-40-to-1-43-after-a-while-it-goes-back-to-1-43/943754)
**Author:** [@jlpeeps](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jlpeeps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-from-1-40-to-1-43-after-a-while-it-goes-back-to-1-43/943754 "2026-10-04T17:28:10Z")
Server Version#:1.43 This has been happneing for a while.. I update from 1.40 to 1.43 and it works fine for a couple days .. then I try to use and it says PMS is out dated. I check the server and the version is back to … --- ## [Filter combination on collection pulls in unrelated discs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/filter-combination-on-collection-pulls-in-unrelated-discs/943769)
**Author:** [@Ian\_S\_R](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ian_S_R)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/filter-combination-on-collection-pulls-in-unrelated-discs/943769 "2026-10-01T21:08:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 (Linux) Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d (Windows) If I have the track genre filter added, many albums are pulled in that don’t have that tag. --- ## [Return grid view to native apps and local web view which was removed in April 2021](https://forums.plex.tv/t/return-grid-view-to-native-apps-and-local-web-view-which-was-removed-in-april-2021/739070)
**Author:** [@oh7vm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oh7vm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/return-grid-view-to-native-apps-and-local-web-view-which-was-removed-in-april-2021/739070 "2026-10-01T01:30:41Z")
For some reason Plex decided that “folder view will be limed to a list-style view in the web app”. However this change has also a affected local view servers and native apps at least on Windows and Linux platforms. Ther… --- ## [No Sound on a TV series playing it in my commuting apartment but sound when playing at home](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-sound-on-a-tv-series-playing-it-in-my-commuting-apartment-but-sound-when-playing-at-home/942864)
**Author:** [@Helge-S](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Helge-S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-sound-on-a-tv-series-playing-it-in-my-commuting-apartment-but-sound-when-playing-at-home/942864 "2026-09-28T17:45:02Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 4.29.2 Hi, I’m not sure my problem is related to Plex server or Player but if I should guess I would say player. Staying in my commuter apartrment for 6 days I started wa… --- ## [Could you please add a replay button?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/could-you-please-add-a-replay-button/943549)
**Author:** [@fg94](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fg94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/could-you-please-add-a-replay-button/943549 "2026-09-27T23:09:15Z")
Server Version#: the most recent one Player Version#: the most recent one Hello - my roommate sets up the Plex for us so I don’t quite know all the tech details. But I would love to have a “replay” or “start from begi… --- ## [Add Sendspin support for synchronized multi-room audio](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-sendspin-support-for-synchronized-multi-room-audio/938199)
**Author:** [@bharvey88](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bharvey88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-sendspin-support-for-synchronized-multi-room-audio/938199 "2026-09-26T21:04:53Z")
Would love to see Plex add support for Sendspin, a new open standard for synchronized audio playback across multiple speakers and devices. Sendspin comes from the Open Home Foundation, the same non-profit behind Home As… --- ## [Add to Playlist Server Dropdown Not Working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-to-playlist-server-dropdown-not-working/943456)
**Author:** [@randomrice1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/randomrice1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-to-playlist-server-dropdown-not-working/943456 "2026-09-26T03:08:57Z")
Server Version#:Version 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:Version 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d When attempting to add something from another server to a playlist, the dropdown menu to select a different server no longer works. Pre… --- ## [Windows Plex Player 1.112.0.359: Playback Error 4294967283 on two Windows PCs while Plex Web and App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-plex-player-1-112-0-359-playback-error-4294967283-on-two-windows-pcs-while-plex-web-and-app/941098)
**Author:** [@Farscaper818](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Farscaper818)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-plex-player-1-112-0-359-playback-error-4294967283-on-two-windows-pcs-while-plex-web-and-app/941098 "2026-09-25T20:47:24Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828-00f62d37d Player Version#: Plex for Windows 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Hello, I’ve spent the better part of today troubleshooting this and have narrowed it down as much as I can. I’m hoping so… --- ## [Windows not transcoding downloads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-not-transcoding-downloads/943358)
**Author:** [@kril89](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kril89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-not-transcoding-downloads/943358 "2026-09-24T16:59:03Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:1.115.0.426-4e960a1d So I posted about this over a year ago. Figured it would have been fixed by now. But when I try to download movies on windows. They will only download … --- ## [Xbox Game Bar Widget](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-game-bar-widget/569807)
**Author:** [@colincwilliams](https://forums.plex.tv/u/colincwilliams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-game-bar-widget/569807 "2026-09-24T13:35:31Z")
If I’m listening to music while gaming, it would be great to be able to control my music through Xbox Game Bar. There’s already a Spotify widget, so a Plex widget would fit right in! Here’s the SDK: https://docs.microso… --- ## [End time for playback in the media player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/end-time-for-playback-in-the-media-player/828314)
**Author:** [@amarildo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/amarildo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/end-time-for-playback-in-the-media-player/828314 "2026-09-23T14:47:42Z")
Even though the estimated end time while playing media might seem like a simple and unnecessary feature, it’s been so helpful on my LG webOS 3.4 TV. One time I had my friends over to watch something on my TV, and after t… --- ## [Plex for Windows 1.115.0.426 fails all playback with error 4294967283 — Plex Web works](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-windows-1-115-0-426-fails-all-playback-with-error-4294967283-plex-web-works/942916)
**Author:** [@dales721](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dales721)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-windows-1-115-0-426-fails-all-playback-with-error-4294967283-plex-web-works/942916 "2026-09-21T15:55:05Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: I’m experiencing a playback failure in Plex for Windows with version 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d. System Windows 11 Plex for Windows: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K … --- ## [Signed out of all devices, new plex.direct cert, incomplete chain: error 4294967283](https://forums.plex.tv/t/signed-out-of-all-devices-new-plex-direct-cert-incomplete-chain-error-4294967283/943013)
**Author:** [@Elaaps](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Elaaps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/signed-out-of-all-devices-new-plex-direct-cert-incomplete-chain-error-4294967283/943013 "2026-09-17T22:28:07Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c (Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS, .deb package) Player Version#: Plex for Windows 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d (web client 4.160.0), Windows 11 build 26200 I changed my Plex password and signed out o… --- ## [Are the Desktop Apps Dead?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-the-desktop-apps-dead/935518)
**Author:** [@gbooker02](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gbooker02)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-the-desktop-apps-dead/935518 "2026-09-16T22:57:38Z")
I think it is time to ask: Are Plex HTPC and Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux dead? Plex HTPC has not had an update since last July Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux has had only one update since May and that was to support the we… --- ## [Playback Error - an unknown error occurred (4294967283)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-an-unknown-error-occurred-4294967283/942828)
**Author:** [@snewpy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/snewpy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-an-unknown-error-occurred-4294967283/942828 "2026-09-16T22:04:10Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-720010903 Player Version#: 1.71.1.346-f62ce923 I’m getting the subject error in the HTPC version of the player. It just started doing this on Fri, Sep 11. The web browser version still wor… --- ## [Playback Error on Windows Plex Desktop App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-on-windows-plex-desktop-app/942944)
**Author:** [@GrogMS](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GrogMS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-on-windows-plex-desktop-app/942944 "2026-09-16T11:29:15Z")
Hi, I’m running into some issues after I was troubleshooting my plex libraries no longer showing up about once a day (resolved by restarting the Plex container on Unraid). I tried troubleshooting for hours this evening … --- ## [Live TV link missing in sidecar](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-link-missing-in-sidecar/942636)
**Author:** [@dylanan1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dylanan1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-link-missing-in-sidecar/942636 "2026-09-14T17:36:23Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 4.160.0 Tuner Make/Model: Tunarr Using XMLTV?: yes Hi there; I accidently disabled live TV in online media sources (I think I said disabled for managed accounts oR I sa… --- ## [Streaming movies will not work properly on my home computer](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-movies-will-not-work-properly-on-my-home-computer/942671)
**Author:** [@rhydiafirewolf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rhydiafirewolf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-movies-will-not-work-properly-on-my-home-computer/942671 "2026-09-12T03:49:36Z")
When trying to stream free movies on my home computer I get a garbled mess of nothing while the service keeps trying to do something, even putting up new ads during. Sometimes I get the service to work on my work compute… --- ## [Playlists Empty](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playlists-empty/942675)
**Author:** [@techguy888](https://forums.plex.tv/u/techguy888)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playlists-empty/942675 "2026-09-10T18:26:41Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10896 Player Version#:4.160.0 After the recent player update, when creating a new managed user and granting access to any pre-existing playlists, attempting to view playlists under this user res… --- ## [Can no longer access my library from iOs or Web player, remote or local network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-no-longer-access-my-library-from-ios-or-web-player-remote-or-local-network/942680)
**Author:** [@daviedave560](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daviedave560)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-no-longer-access-my-library-from-ios-or-web-player-remote-or-local-network/942680 "2026-09-09T07:51:06Z")
Since around the 1st September, i was no longer able to access my library from remote via iOs or remote via web player. They are just not there. Also LAN, i cant access the libraries either. No error, it just says instal… --- ## [Plex for Windows / Plex HTPC — No Audio, Plex Web Works](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-windows-plex-htpc-no-audio-plex-web-works/942514)
**Author:** [@JT1527](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JT1527)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-windows-plex-htpc-no-audio-plex-web-works/942514 "2026-09-09T06:06:44Z")
System ASUS ROG Strix G531/GL531GT laptop Windows 11 Plex Media Server is hosted on a separate desktop PC Laptop is accessing the server remotely General Windows audio works normally Problem Neither Plex for Windows … --- ## [Plex buffering](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-buffering/942609)
**Author:** [@Taizrkongen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Taizrkongen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-buffering/942609 "2026-09-06T18:58:40Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: every day around 20 CET my plex app suddenly does not work, any device I try my files just buffer. I turned the server off and on but still the same issue. It’s been going on a couple … --- ## [Windows app 1.112+: 2160p HEVC 10-bit no longer zero-copy (yuv420p10 not d3d11\[p010\]), drops frames](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-app-1-112-2160p-hevc-10-bit-no-longer-zero-copy-yuv420p10-not-d3d11-p010-drops-frames/942461)
**Author:** [@PiggyPH](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PiggyPH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-app-1-112-2160p-hevc-10-bit-no-longer-zero-copy-yuv420p10-not-d3d11-p010-drops-frames/942461 "2026-09-03T03:11:35Z")
Server Version#: Plex Media Server on Linux (Docker), not relevant here: the file is Direct Played, no transcode Player Version#: Plex for Windows 1.115.0.426 (bug also on 1.112.0.359; 1.109.0.329 works) Summary Since… --- ## [Plexamp windows support Windows SMTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-windows-support-windows-smtc/911833)
**Author:** [@moonli119](https://forums.plex.tv/u/moonli119)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-windows-support-windows-smtc/911833 "2026-09-01T21:47:42Z")
For example, the contents of the link. Media Control interfaces on Windows & Mac - Album on Imgur Currently Plexamp only sends notifications, but does not send media controls to Windows SMTC By enabling Plexamp to supp… --- ## [Plex and Plexamp client sortin and context issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-and-plexamp-client-sortin-and-context-issues/942328)
**Author:** [@jra140](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jra140)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-and-plexamp-client-sortin-and-context-issues/942328 "2026-09-01T08:09:51Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: Plex Windows: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d PlexAmp Windows: 4.12.3 PlexAmo Android: 4.12.4 When searching by Artist, you choose an artist, the client shows you the Albums the a… --- ## [Removing albums from collections - only from web app? Why?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/removing-albums-from-collections-only-from-web-app-why/942228)
**Author:** [@armyofquad1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/armyofquad1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/removing-albums-from-collections-only-from-web-app-why/942228 "2026-08-28T19:44:43Z")
I regularly use an album collection to maintain a smaller library of things I’m in the mood for or want to listen to in the near future, for ease of selection instead of staring at hundreds of albums like a deer caught i… --- ## [Missing favorites in Live TV with windows client version 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-favorites-in-live-tv-with-windows-client-version-1-115-0-426-4e960a1d/942080)
**Author:** [@nbfs\_chili](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nbfs_chili)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-favorites-in-live-tv-with-windows-client-version-1-115-0-426-4e960a1d/942080 "2026-08-26T19:27:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d When looking at the live TV channels, there’s a tab for my server, but the favorites tab is gone. So it appears I have no way to display just my favo… --- ## [“Unexpected error (4294967280)” when trying to watch live tv plex channels in app on windows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unexpected-error-4294967280-when-trying-to-watch-live-tv-plex-channels-in-app-on-windows/941848)
**Author:** [@AaarghIDontKnow](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AaarghIDontKnow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unexpected-error-4294967280-when-trying-to-watch-live-tv-plex-channels-in-app-on-windows/941848 "2026-08-26T13:27:17Z")
When trying to watch live tv Plex channels using the Plex app on windows gives the error “Unexpected error (4294967280)”. This error is not given on the web app, or the Plex apps on other devices. I have uninstalled the … --- ## [Under Live TV guide "Favorites" drop down is missing. but other categories are there](https://forums.plex.tv/t/under-live-tv-guide-favorites-drop-down-is-missing-but-other-categories-are-there/942138)
**Author:** [@VaughnMNY1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/VaughnMNY1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/under-live-tv-guide-favorites-drop-down-is-missing-but-other-categories-are-there/942138 "2026-08-26T12:01:28Z")
Hi, The Favorites Button or option is missing from my list using the Plex web app and application on my PC but it shows up on using plex on a smart tv or other device. I have tried on multiple PC’s and the issue is sti… --- ## [How to Add Extras for TV shows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-add-extras-for-tv-shows/942040)
**Author:** [@TopDownDriver](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TopDownDriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-add-extras-for-tv-shows/942040 "2026-08-23T22:44:06Z")
My question is simple. I have looked on-line and cannot follow the instructions I found, so assuming there are changes to the interface. I have set up the directories as outlined, but how do I tell Plex to look for Ext… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/player-windows/163.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=player-windows)