Problems running 10.9.x releases

[Dex Luther]

I managed to replicate your logs by adding the FFmpeg path the way I believe you did, though it seems that might not be the correct method. It should be added to the path variable.

Code:

[[2024-08-29 22:44:11.992 -04:00] [ERR] [1] MediaBrowser.MediaEncoding.Encoder.MediaEncoder: Error validating encoder
System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception (5): An error occurred trying to start process 'C:\Program Files\Jellyfin\Server' with working directory 'C:\Program Files\Jellyfin\Server'. Access is denied.
  at System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithCreateProcess(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)
  at MediaBrowser.MediaEncoding.Encoder.EncoderValidator.GetProcessOutput(String path, String arguments, Boolean readStdErr, String testKey)
  at MediaBrowser.MediaEncoding.Encoder.EncoderValidator.ValidateVersion()
[2024-08-29 22:44:12.001 -04:00] [WRN] [1] MediaBrowser.MediaEncoding.Encoder.MediaEncoder: FFmpeg: Failed version check: "C:\Program Files\Jellyfin\Server"
[2024-08-29 22:44:12.016 -04:00] [INF] [1] MediaBrowser.MediaEncoding.Encoder.MediaEncoder: FFmpeg: ""
[2024-08-29 22:44:12.020 -04:00] [INF] [1] Emby.Server.Implementations.ApplicationHost: ServerId: "24fb9065d30b4ee1939d194b38a4942a"
[2024-08-29 22:44:12.023 -04:00] [INF] [1] Emby.Server.Implementations.ApplicationHost: Core startup complete
[2024-08-29 22:44:12.026 -04:00] [INF] [1] Main: Startup complete 0:00:01.9151595

Double-check that FFmpeg is not listed in either your user or system environment variables, and then restart your computer. After adding and removing the Jellyfin directory, I had to restart my system for the changes to take effect.

I had the FFmpeg path thing in the system part (the lower box). Removing it and rebooting again seems to have fixed it. That's really weird. It's kinda like the TV not turning on because you put a post-it note on your fridge saying "TV is in the livingroom." 10.8.13 never had a problem with it. At least for playing stuff in the browser plays. JMP just plays the audio, but otherwise seems to lock up completely (I have to force close it). No idea why.

Thanks for your help. My replies will be slower. Need to get to bed.