Problems running 10.9.x releases

[Dex Luther]

The only thing in my environmental paths having anything to do with Jellyfin is this

It would have an entry in the path variable, click edit to see the full list. Check both user and system.

This is the only Jellyfin thing in that, I assume it's correct.

[theguymadmax]

This is the only Jellyfin thing in that, I assume it's correct.

That's what I was looking for. Delete that entry, restart the computer for good measure, and check if the issue persists

[Dex Luther]

This is the only Jellyfin thing in that, I assume it's correct.

That's what I was looking for. Delete that entry, restart the computer for good measure, and check if the issue persists

Same result. I don't know if I should post the new log. It seems to be the same as every other time.

[theguymadmax]

Might as well try removing the FFmpeg path.

[Dex Luther]

Might as well try removing the FFmpeg path.

Already did. I added that one myself to easily use Jellyin's FFMpeg in batch files.

[theguymadmax]

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.

[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.

[theguymadmax]

I'm glad to hear it's working! It seems like the issue was related to how you added the environment variable. From the first screenshot, it looks like you added a new environment variable called ffmpeg with the Jellyfin directory. The correct way would be to add the directory to the existing PATH environment variable.

The FFmpeg paths specified in encoding.xml were deprecated in version 10.9. My best guess is that in version 10.8.13, the encoding.xml file overrode your system settings, but with the update to 10.9, it defaulted back to your system settings.