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Issues trying to add a media library - podsmum - 2025-02-22
Hi - I am a new user with very limited tech knowledge (I can follow instructions but don't have a clue what a lot of the terminology means
) I am trying to add media libraries but don't get the option to install or add a library, I just get the loading screen as in the attachment. Could someone please help me (in plain english 
) and tell me what I am doing wrong?Thank you so much in advance
ADDED: Tried uninstalling, deleted all Jellyfin files and re-installed but now it can't even connect to the server (my desktop) and therefore I can't even get to the add library page. I fear I may have cocked everything up.
RE: Issues trying to add a media library - TheDreadPirate - 2025-02-22
What OS are you installing Jellyfin on?
RE: Issues trying to add a media library - podsmum - 2025-02-22
Oh, sorry. Windows 10 home and I use Chrome browser.
RE: Issues trying to add a media library - TheDreadPirate - 2025-02-22
If you want to start fresh, delete C:\ProgramData\Jellyfin then reinstall Jellyfin.
And what install mode were you selecting. For beginners, select the basic install and not the service install.
Also, is your media stored locally? Or on a network share?
RE: Issues trying to add a media library - podsmum - 2025-02-22
Thank you. I uninstalled through control panel and then did a search for jellyfin in file Explorer and deleted anything that came up (and emptied the recycle bin). I used the basic install too on the original and reinstall.
RE: Issues trying to add a media library - TheDreadPirate - 2025-02-22
Are you able to add a library now? You did not indicate whether it was working properly or not.
If not, is your media stored locally or on a network share?