Error message when trying to install portable version

[jsc1205 51]

I have downloaded and unzipped the portable install for Emby to an external SSD connected to my PC to try running it from there.  Problem is, I click the Embyserver.exe and it opens but gives me the error:  Could not find file '\dashboard-ui\index.html'.

Not sure what is going on or how to fix.  Can anyone help?  Thanks

[Luke 42083]

Hi, what address is in the browser address bar?

[jsc1205 51]

4 minutes ago, Luke said:

Hi, what address is in the browser address bar?

localhost:8096/web/index.html?start=wizard#!/wizard/wizardstart.html

[Luke 42083]

that's strange. Can you try clearing browsing data, and then just visiting http://localhost:8096

[jsc1205 51]

ok will try it and let you know what happens

 

[jsc1205 51]

Nope.....get the same error message.  Cleared everything from Chrome, Edge and Brave and tried it on all 3.....NO GO.

After the file is unzipped I double clicked the Embyserver.exe and I can see it running in the system tray.  But I will tell you that everything that was unzipped, all the folders are completely empty....not sure if they are supposed to be or not.  I question this cause the instructions say to run the Embyserver.exe from within the System folder.....there is nothing in that folder or any of the others.

Edited September 2, 2023 by jsc1205

[Luke 42083]

What file did you unzip?

[jsc1205 51]

The one at the portable Windows x64 one at the bottom of this page:  Emby Server for Windows

@Lukeany idea why its not working?

Edited September 3, 2023 by jsc1205

[Luke 42083]

After you unzip it, what are the contents underneath? The only thing that comes to mind is antivirus or security software falsely tampering with the files.

[jsc1205 51]

After unzipping there are 2 folders:

embyserver-win-x64-4.7.14.0

programdata

 

[Luke 42083]

and what's inside embyserver-win-x64-4.7.14.0?

[jsc1205 51]

A ton of folders (all of which are completely empty) and a ton of files,  If you download and unzip it on your end you'll see what I see.

 

 

 

[GrimReaper 4748]

8 minutes ago, jsc1205 said:

If you download and unzip it on your end you'll see what I see.

I just downloaded same portable install, have no issues seeing all the files and running it.

As said, most likely:

10 hours ago, Luke said:

The only thing that comes to mind is antivirus or security software falsely tampering with the files.

 

Edited September 3, 2023 by GrimReaper

[jsc1205 51]

That is really weird.....will try again on my end with antivirus off.

[Luke 42083]

Let us know how this goes. Thanks.