Initial installation - empty library

[johnb 0]

I've just installed MB3 (V3.0.108.0  B1-7.1) but nothing (music, videos etc) shows in library.  If I select "update library" it says it's begun a scan of library but still nothing shows in the tabs for music etc.  I've left it open for over 3 days now - I'd read it can take a long time.  Windows Media Centre shows and plays all my files no problem.  

 

MB3 server is v3.0.5115.35703

 

PC is Intel i7 @ 3.4Ghz with Windows 7 pro.

 

I've attached a few screen shots in a word doc in case these might help.  MB3 - JB.doc

 

As I'm new to Mediabrowser, I'm hoping its just something simple I haven't done in the set up?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

[bloodtaker 71]

Have you setup your media folders inside of the server

 

1. http://imageshack.com/a/img690/2281/dnvb.jpg
2. http://imageshack.com/a/img24/3037/bjvr.jpg
3. http://imageshack.com/a/img843/8227/mu7e.jpg

Edited January 10, 2014 by bloodtaker

[Yogi 367]

Hi John and welcome,

 

Make sure you have a read of the setup guide here amd make sure you set it up using UNC paths as that is one of the most common mistakes when setting Mediabrowser for the first time.

[ebr 16169]

Also make sure you aren't blocking things by rating and have no metadata due to library structure issues.  As Yogi says, follow the guides.

 

BTW - you can post images directly in this forum.  Use the little image icon on the tool bar in the editor.

[johnb 0]

Many thanks for the replies.  Bloodtaker provided the answer to my problem - I thought I'd provided the links during the installation but obviously not.   The guide is (obviously) very helpful too.  I had looked in the FAqs before posting but clearly not in the right place.  Thanks again.