Windows 10: Plex media server -new version needs WRITE access to update libraries

Discus and support Plex media server -new version needs WRITE access to update libraries in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi there I'm not sure why PLEX needs full write access on your media libraries to update its database. Only granting READ access I notice that a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by jimbo45, Apr 12, 2016.

  1. jimbo45 Win User

    Plex media server -new version needs WRITE access to update libraries


    Hi there
    I'm not sure why PLEX needs full write access on your media libraries to update its database.

    Only granting READ access I notice that a library update doesn't include the new media files I've added.
    READ/WRITE access -- no problems.

    I can't see though that PLEX actually does any WRITES into the media libraries - It stores stuff in its own database. You do need a transcode directory with write access if you are transcoding of course.

    I know quite a few here use PLEX so just warning - I only allow WRITE access to specific directories / folders on my system and then to specific users and / or processes.

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Apr 12, 2016
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    OlleLindstrom, Apr 12, 2016
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    Many thanks for this. I did a clean boot, and iTunes did not load, however, I was still unable to trace a cause for the issue and, upon re-booting, iTunes once again loaded on startup. I have since, however, been able to resolve the issue. Plex media server -new version needs WRITE access to update libraries :))

    In sheer desperation, I checked everywhere in the Windows registry and could find no reason for iTunes to auto start. Logically then, I considered that perhaps Windows wasn't the culprit and it may be another programme calling on iTunes. With this in mind,
    I revisited my startup list and disabled all programmes (even though none were Apple related). Bingo, no iTunes loading!

    Having determined that it was, in fact, one of my startup programmes causing the issue, I set about enabling them in batches, and eventually narrowed it down to Plex Media Server. Every time it started, it bought iTunes along for the ride. Nice.

    A quick visit to the Plex forums revealed that, since version 12.2, iTunes no longer generates a physical XML file for its library database by default. When I re-created my iTunes library following the initial problem, no new XML file was created. Plex was
    therefore starting iTunes in order to gain access to access my music library.

    The cure was simple: Just a single tick needed in iTunes in a box: "Share itunes XML with other apps". This forces iTunes to create a physical xml file, and keeps Plex happy.

    It took me the best part of 3 days to sort, but things are now running as they should, and hopefully this post may help anyone else in a similar situation.

    In hindsight, it was having Plex running at startup which sent me in the wrong direction, as I had assumed that it was the Windows startup routine that was firing up iTunes. A frustrating issue, but on this occasion, Windows 10 is not guilty, and I can resume
    loving it once more! Plex media server -new version needs WRITE access to update libraries :)

    Again, many thanks for taking the time to respond, it really is much appreciated.

    Cliff
     
    Teflon_Tom, Apr 12, 2016
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