# \#server-windows

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## [Multiple "Various Artists" listed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-various-artists-listed/943828)

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**Author:** [@camcu1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/camcu1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-various-artists-listed/943828 "2026-10-03T21:00:04Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 4.160.0 When I list Music by Artist ‘Title’ (or name), I get multiple Various Artists listed, rather than just the one I expect. It lists a “Various Artists” for every sin…

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## [Plexmatch Pattern not matching](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmatch-pattern-not-matching/943878)

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**Author:** [@BrutuZ](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BrutuZ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmatch-pattern-not-matching/943878 "2026-10-03T20:39:37Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: N/A I use .plexmatch files to properly remap anime to TMDB’s sometimes seasonal and sometimes absolute numbering. I do so with the offset part of the season and episode p…

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## [Some devices but not all unable to connect to server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-devices-but-not-all-unable-to-connect-to-server/943872)

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**Author:** [@visionsound](https://forums.plex.tv/u/visionsound)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-devices-but-not-all-unable-to-connect-to-server/943872 "2026-10-03T19:55:09Z")

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Server version 1.43.4.10903 I have absolutely no idea what is happening but for about a month now I haven’t been able to access my local Plex Media Server from my Roku TV, my PlayStation5, or any of my 3 FireTV sticks. I…

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## [No Appearance Setting](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-appearance-setting/943846)

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**Author:** [@priesst](https://forums.plex.tv/u/priesst)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-appearance-setting/943846 "2026-10-03T07:51:52Z")

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I am running server version 1.43.4.10903 and I have a lifetime pass. Some time ago I noticed that the Appearance setting wasn’t showing. I have looked for answers for awhile now I can’t seem to find the answer. Please…

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## [Friends (1994): Season 9 missing from metadata service (seasons list skips from 8 to 10)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/friends-1994-season-9-missing-from-metadata-service-seasons-list-skips-from-8-to-10/943804)

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**Author:** [@SebSebWithanA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SebSebWithanA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/friends-1994-season-9-missing-from-metadata-service-seasons-list-skips-from-8-to-10/943804 "2026-10-03T05:03:18Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#:1.93.0.144-9b2f4a13 Library agent: Plex TV Series (new agent) Show: Friends (1994) Show GUID: plex://show/5d9c086d2192ba001f3101c6 Slug: friends-1 Problem: Season 9 sho…

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## [Plex Not Naming Episodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-naming-episodes/943775)

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**Author:** [@MechWarriorZero](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MechWarriorZero)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-naming-episodes/943775 "2026-10-02T22:37:49Z")

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I used Tiny Media Manager to rename all episodes of Sailor Moon that Aired by DiC Entertainment but if I add them to my plex server the episodes don’t get named but only by Episode 1, Episode 2, etc,

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## [Sonic analysis never finishing, how to find the reason?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonic-analysis-never-finishing-how-to-find-the-reason/943812)

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**Author:** [@rdriessen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rdriessen)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonic-analysis-never-finishing-how-to-find-the-reason/943812 "2026-10-02T21:22:33Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d Hi community, Settings \> Library \> Analyze audio tracks for sonic features = as a scheduled task and when media is added. In Advanced tab of editing…

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## [Request failed with status code 500 when scanning for channels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-failed-with-status-code-500-when-scanning-for-channels/943681)

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**Author:** [@XFSmiles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/XFSmiles)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-failed-with-status-code-500-when-scanning-for-channels/943681 "2026-10-02T18:47:47Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: WinTV-HVR-955Q Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logg…

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## [Local Server has stopped working since the player update to 2026.19.1](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-server-has-stopped-working-since-the-player-update-to-2026-19-1/943831)

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**Author:** [@JohnoBru](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JohnoBru)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-server-has-stopped-working-since-the-player-update-to-2026-19-1/943831 "2026-10-02T17:48:14Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:2026.19.1 Player version updated without any warning, it can no longer connect to the server despite both being on the same home network. Logs below, I’d appreceated any hel…

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## [IOS App Downloads Audio Track Issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-downloads-audio-track-issue/942592)

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**Author:** [@camlotr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/camlotr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-downloads-audio-track-issue/942592 "2026-10-02T13:49:58Z")

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I downloaded two dubbed anime’s onto my iPhone and iPad Mini it’s only playing the Japanese track even when English is selected when streaming English track plays properly never had this issue with previous versions of t…

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## [Unable To Connect via Tailscale To Plex Apps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-via-tailscale-to-plex-apps/941918)

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**Author:** [@GoldS](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GoldS)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-via-tailscale-to-plex-apps/941918 "2026-10-02T08:41:07Z")

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Server Version#:1.43..3 Player Version#:2026.16.0 (1934) Plex Media Server was originally working normally with the Plex iOS app over Tailscale. Logged out/re-authenticated Plex during troubleshooting; after this, th…

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## [Unauthorised access on my own Plex Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unauthorised-access-on-my-own-plex-server/943805)

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**Author:** [@JTinker96](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JTinker96)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unauthorised-access-on-my-own-plex-server/943805 "2026-10-02T08:27:46Z")

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I really need help with my plex server. For some reason i cannot access my own server it says unauthorised. If i click the Plex icon on the bottom right of my pc it brings up a 404 error page. I normally have a vpn runni…

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## [Missing a Folder All Of a Sudden](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-a-folder-all-of-a-sudden/943766)

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**Author:** [@ritter60](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ritter60)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-a-folder-all-of-a-sudden/943766 "2026-10-02T07:04:13Z")

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Been running PMS for years and can stream the contents in my house to 4-5 devices. I have 6 shared folders on my PMS. But now all of a sudden, only 5 folders will show up on my streaming devices. The same missing fold…

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## [New version, very very bad](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-version-very-very-bad/943489)

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**Author:** [@PlexLuver](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexLuver)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-version-very-very-bad/943489 "2026-10-02T00:49:54Z")

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When my child starts Plex after I have watched something, first my homescreen appears and then it switches to “Who’s watching”. Why does my screen first appear? What if there is stuff there that is not for the eyes of …

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## [Monitoring Progress of Generating Loudness Data](https://forums.plex.tv/t/monitoring-progress-of-generating-loudness-data/943781)

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**Author:** [@russlj](https://forums.plex.tv/u/russlj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/monitoring-progress-of-generating-loudness-data/943781 "2026-10-02T00:10:21Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:NA What’s the best way to monitor the progress of 'Generating Loudness Data" of a library? Is there a way to see what percent of the library has been scanned for loudness d…

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## [Filter combination on collection pulls in unrelated discs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/filter-combination-on-collection-pulls-in-unrelated-discs/943769)

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**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")

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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.

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## [Running Plex on a PC. C drive is full and can't process sonic analysis. Secondary drive has space](https://forums.plex.tv/t/running-plex-on-a-pc-c-drive-is-full-and-cant-process-sonic-analysis-secondary-drive-has-space/943750)

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**Author:** [@muzikmark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/muzikmark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/running-plex-on-a-pc-c-drive-is-full-and-cant-process-sonic-analysis-secondary-drive-has-space/943750 "2026-10-01T17:03:07Z")

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I have plenty of space on my secondary drive. Is there an easy way to copy my Plex data to the secondary drive and direct Plex to that? All of my files are also on my secondary drive. Thanks!!

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## [Issues with Latest Plex Media Server Release (v1.43.x) — Playback Freezes, Stability Problems](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-with-latest-plex-media-server-release-v1-43-x-playback-freezes-stability-problems/943547)

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**Author:** [@pbbergs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pbbergs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-with-latest-plex-media-server-release-v1-43-x-playback-freezes-stability-problems/943547 "2026-10-01T14:35:47Z")

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Server Version#: Plex Media Server v1.43.4.10903 (Windows 64‑bit) Player Version#: Apple TV Hi everyone, I recently updated to the latest Plex Media Server release (v1.43.x) and I’m running into several issues that we…

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## [Summer 2026 Server Update Bugs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/summer-2026-server-update-bugs/943116)

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**Author:** [@ian\_geo05](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ian_geo05)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/summer-2026-server-update-bugs/943116 "2026-10-01T13:23:22Z")

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Hi, I have been experiencing several new issues with Plex on an Amazon Fire Stick since the major Plex server update earlier this summer; late July, I think. It was a major update the revamped the layout of the whole pr…

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## [Many shows from library are stuck in infinite loading on the browser app and my Roku TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/many-shows-from-library-are-stuck-in-infinite-loading-on-the-browser-app-and-my-roku-tv/943736)

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**Author:** [@Gmann36](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Gmann36)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/many-shows-from-library-are-stuck-in-infinite-loading-on-the-browser-app-and-my-roku-tv/943736 "2026-10-01T03:01:54Z")

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I’m out of ideas, they play on the desktop standalone app and mobile app but not in my browser app or on my TV. They all stop at 13% on the TV. I’ve tried restarting a couple times, reset my router, optimized the librari…

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## [Why is Plex Generating Loudness Data for Movies if I Have the Option Turned Off?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-plex-generating-loudness-data-for-movies-if-i-have-the-option-turned-off/943737)

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**Author:** [@ngs428](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ngs428)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-plex-generating-loudness-data-for-movies-if-i-have-the-option-turned-off/943737 "2026-10-01T02:44:57Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: N/A In all my video libraries I turned off “Enable Loudness Analysis” but my server continues to generate loudness data. I turned it off yesterday, restarted the PC overn…

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## [Live TV channels stopped working recently for some using HDhomerun](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-channels-stopped-working-recently-for-some-using-hdhomerun/943698)

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**Author:** [@blaineboyland](https://forums.plex.tv/u/blaineboyland)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-channels-stopped-working-recently-for-some-using-hdhomerun/943698 "2026-10-01T02:21:57Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:4.160.0 Plex Media Server Logs\_2026-09-29\_22-34-49.zip (638.4 KB) The player version or device seems to not matter I tried on roku, android and windows all seem to fail sam…

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## [Bug Report - PS5 Music stuck buffering after server update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-report-ps5-music-stuck-buffering-after-server-update/943735)

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**Author:** [@grinti](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grinti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-report-ps5-music-stuck-buffering-after-server-update/943735 "2026-10-01T02:10:51Z")

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Server Version#: Windows 11x64 - 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Plex for PlayStation 5, Client Version 5.94.3, Platform Version 14.00 I previously made a topic but this is a more thorough bug report. Reproduce: Start …

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## [Samsung app stalls when audio transcodes with subtitles enabled — client stops requesting segments t](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-app-stalls-when-audio-transcodes-with-subtitles-enabled-client-stops-requesting-segments-t/943730)

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**Author:** [@invader17](https://forums.plex.tv/u/invader17)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-app-stalls-when-audio-transcodes-with-subtitles-enabled-client-stops-requesting-segments-t/943730 "2026-09-30T23:10:50Z")

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Server Version#: 4.160.0 Player Version#: 5.94.1 Platform: Samsung QE55S90H (2026), Tizen 10 Server OS: Windows, LAN, TV on 5 GHz Wi‑Fi (250 Mbps measured) Symptom Playback runs a few minutes, then buffers indefinit…

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## [Apple tv movie pre-roll](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-movie-pre-roll/943727)

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**Author:** [@jpatchy187](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jpatchy187)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-movie-pre-roll/943727 "2026-09-30T21:52:09Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:2026.18.0 Apple tve not playing my custom pre-roll video. Plays fine on my server but not apple tv player

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## [Audio Sync Issues With the New Plex Apple TV App — Same Videos Play Fine Elsewhere](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-sync-issues-with-the-new-plex-apple-tv-app-same-videos-play-fine-elsewhere/943725)

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**Author:** [@fppr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fppr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-sync-issues-with-the-new-plex-apple-tv-app-same-videos-play-fine-elsewhere/943725 "2026-09-30T21:23:10Z")

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I was watching a cartoon series I own through Plex and noticed that the audio was out of sync on a random episode. The audio was ahead of the video. More specifically, it appears that the first second or two of video is …

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## [Inconsistency in local metadata settings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/inconsistency-in-local-metadata-settings/943598)

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**Author:** [@brucelongee](https://forums.plex.tv/u/brucelongee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/inconsistency-in-local-metadata-settings/943598 "2026-09-30T18:25:36Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 (Windows 11) Player Version#: 4.160.0 I have a classical music library (“Classical Music”) that points to one folder, a separate music library (“Music”) for everything else that points to …

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## [PS5 - Music stuck buffering](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-music-stuck-buffering/943468)

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**Author:** [@grinti](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grinti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-music-stuck-buffering/943468 "2026-09-30T14:59:51Z")

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Server Version#: Windows 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: current as of Sept 25, 2026 Recently, my PS5 has gotten stuck in a buffering loop when trying to play songs out of a Music Library. On the server side, it gives a…

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## [Remote Stream Capped at 2-3 Mbps Causing Buffering](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-stream-capped-at-2-3-mbps-causing-buffering/943326)

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**Author:** [@Searing.Nova](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Searing.Nova)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-stream-capped-at-2-3-mbps-causing-buffering/943326 "2026-09-30T14:09:25Z")

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Server Version: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version : 2026.17.0 Hey Guys! I’ve been using my Plex server for over a year now and mostly have had a pleasant experinece. I have some family members located within my country but …

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## [Plex not showing all movies?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-showing-all-movies/943646)

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**Author:** [@Plexihexi1231](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Plexihexi1231)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-showing-all-movies/943646 "2026-09-30T11:35:15Z")

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When I search for Keanu Reeves, I only get a fraction of the movies he is in, although I have them. Searching for title shows the missing movies of course. But I want to find them using the “search for artist” feature. T…

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