# Profiles **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/support/profiles/27.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to Fix Initial 6-8 Seconds of Recording Missing/Cut after Conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-fix-initial-6-8-seconds-of-recording-missing-cut-after-conversions/76)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 11:26am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-fix-initial-6-8-seconds-of-recording-missing-cut-after-conversions/76 "2018-07-08T11:26:50Z")
Starting 2.4.9 MCEBuddy won’t skip any part of the video by default Instructions for 2.4.8 and older This is by design and happens because the profile is setup to skip the first few seconds. Many videos have corrupted st… --- ## [Profiles Performance Benchmarking](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/profiles-performance-benchmarking/60)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/profiles-performance-benchmarking/60 "2017-06-12T02:57:15Z")
Results with 2.3.14, thanks to Vladimir for his effort in doing and putting it together: Original File: SD Resolution, MPEG2, 60 Minutes, 857Mb RESULTS: Profile Time Size MP4 High Quality … --- ## [About the Profiles category](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/about-the-profiles-category/55)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0
Custom profiles. Also see: MCEBuddy - Understanding Profiles Basics --- ## [Profile Configuration Order](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/profile-configuration-order/5897)
**Author:** [@scarng](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/scarng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/profile-configuration-order/5897 "2026-04-18T15:48:22Z")
I update the MP4 HVEC profile to use NVIDIA gpu and to added skip ahead values. With ffmpeg being the first in the order I was surprised that it use HandbrakeCLI? Why is that. \[MP4 HEVC\] Description=HEVC in MP4 (H.2… --- ## [Profiles missing after upgrade](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/profiles-missing-after-upgrade/5754)
**Author:** [@Les236](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Les236)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/profiles-missing-after-upgrade/5754 "2025-10-10T23:26:13Z")
I just upgraded from 2.6.5 to 2.6.6 and I lost all of my settings. This is the monitored locations and tasks. Is there a way to recover these. Both were from the Premium service. I stopped the conversions, stopped the se… --- ## [Question about CustomCommandCritical](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/question-about-customcommandcritical/5788)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Saunders](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Dan_Saunders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/question-about-customcommandcritical/5788 "2025-08-24T19:55:22Z")
Shouldn’t setting CustomCommandCritical=true cause the process to fail? I have that set in the profile and I have “strict” checked, but it just ignores the scripts return value of 1 and continues processing the file. --- ## [Modifing a standard Profile (WTV)](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/modifing-a-standard-profile-wtv/5768)
**Author:** [@Bazile](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Bazile)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/modifing-a-standard-profile-wtv/5768 "2025-08-11T15:05:18Z")
My wife is a diehard WMC user and, after 15 years or so, wants her TV episodes in recorded TV. The WMC h264 profile has been great but I was wondering… If I have the codecs for h265 and AV1 playback installed could I tr… --- ## [Previouse Insatll Config](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/previouse-insatll-config/5752)
**Author:** [@BudKor](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/BudKor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/previouse-insatll-config/5752 "2025-07-17T22:04:10Z")
don’t have previous install config for preminum install. Nothing will process after instll of version 2.6.6 --- ## [MCEBuddy files not working but Handbrake conversions are](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-files-not-working-but-handbrake-conversions-are/5615)
**Author:** [@fatodubs](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/fatodubs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-files-not-working-but-handbrake-conversions-are/5615 "2024-12-18T05:43:48Z")
I’m trying to use MCEBuddy to run my files through a Handbrake Preset. When I use the Handbrake GUI, it works great, but when I use MCEBuddy, the files don’t work (long buffering to start, freezing, and unable to resume … --- ## [Suggestions for Football Game Encoding Quality](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/suggestions-for-football-game-encoding-quality/5590)
**Author:** [@Mike-EEE](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Mike-EEE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/suggestions-for-football-game-encoding-quality/5590 "2024-11-25T19:49:14Z")
I am currently using MKV (I’ve also tried MP4) Normal quality for NFL Football games and I can’t help but to think they are too blocky/pixelated at times. I am curious if there are any dials to turn to make it higher qu… --- ## [Can we get a Copy-on-archive option? Original recording files are heavily fragmented](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-we-get-a-copy-on-archive-option-original-recording-files-are-heavily-fragmented/3604)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-we-get-a-copy-on-archive-option-original-recording-files-are-heavily-fragmented/3604 "2020-04-28T18:14:12Z")
Can we get an option to copy-on-archive for the original media files? I use the HDHR DVR and the original media files end up with tens of thousands of file fragments. I know it requires double the space of the original f… --- ## [Cannot access Custom Profiles](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cannot-access-custom-profiles/5419)
**Author:** [@fatodubs](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/fatodubs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cannot-access-custom-profiles/5419 "2024-05-08T16:37:20Z")
I added a custom profiles file, but none of the profiles are available for me to select. Is there something I need to do to access the profiles I created other than to link the file in the System Settings? --- ## [What is "Universal Commercial Remover"?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/what-is-universal-commercial-remover/5041)
**Author:** [@vtwin500](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/vtwin500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/what-is-universal-commercial-remover/5041 "2024-01-11T20:27:03Z")
Referencing MCEBuddy - Advanced Settings, Commands and Tweaking --- ## [Upscale a video no matter that original resolution?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/upscale-a-video-no-matter-that-original-resolution/5263)
**Author:** [@MapleKing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/MapleKing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/upscale-a-video-no-matter-that-original-resolution/5263 "2023-12-02T15:22:45Z")
I’m looking to see if there is a setting that I can have every video rendered as 1920x1080, regardless of the original resolution. I’d like to upscale 480p and 720p videos to 1080p but I haven’t been able to find a sett… --- ## [Add conversion task](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-conversion-task/5255)
**Author:** [@city](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/city)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 2:37am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-conversion-task/5255 "2023-11-22T02:37:46Z")
Hi, I’m having an issue I’m hoping you guys can help me resolve… I’m using buddy donator version latest beta build I’m trying to add an INI file for a different channel Here are my steps: 1-went to “settings”, 2-clic… --- ## [Converted file not showing in recordings folder](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converted-file-not-showing-in-recordings-folder/5193)
**Author:** [@city](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/city)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converted-file-not-showing-in-recordings-folder/5193 "2023-10-22T21:22:47Z")
Hi, I just signed up for the upgraded membership to access mcebuddy 2.6 release 1 I’m having some issues I need some help with My setup is a s follows: \*windows 11 pro, \*tivimate,with nvidia shield pro and \*mcebuddy 2.… --- ## [Audio Sync way off using MP4 Unprocessed profile](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-sync-way-off-using-mp4-unprocessed-profile/5092)
**Author:** [@bmfb1980](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/bmfb1980)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-sync-way-off-using-mp4-unprocessed-profile/5092 "2023-08-25T23:37:07Z")
Hi, I’m using the trial and deciding to purchase as I have over 3TB of DVR recordings. All 5 files I’ve done using the MP4 Unprocessed profile… the audio is now way off. I thought this would just find commercials, cut … --- ## [How to make MP4 Unprocessed copy all audio streams](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-make-mp4-unprocessed-copy-all-audio-streams/5040)
**Author:** [@vtwin500](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/vtwin500)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-make-mp4-unprocessed-copy-all-audio-streams/5040 "2023-05-30T23:13:45Z")
How can I make the “MP4 Unprocessed” profile pass thru all the audio streams? I have a video with AC3 and AAC, but the new file has only the AC3 stream. I have ‘select best audio track’ unchecked. The Fate of the Fur… --- ## [How to remove text streams](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-remove-text-streams/5036)
**Author:** [@vtwin500](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/vtwin500)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 3:57am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-remove-text-streams/5036 "2023-05-11T03:57:48Z")
Using the OOTB “MP4 Normal” profile, I don’t have any text streams after conversion, but using my own profile, I still get the text streams. What controls the text streams being copied or not? My profile: \[MP4 Normal … --- ## [MKV Convert Audio only](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mkv-convert-audio-only/5001)
**Author:** [@Jrod696](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Jrod696)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mkv-convert-audio-only/5001 "2023-03-30T19:40:02Z")
I am looking to create a profile similar to the MKV Unprocessed, the file is already in MKV format and has no commercials so the video does not need any conversion, however I want to increase the volume by 20% and use th… --- ## [Converts from wtv to mp4 fail](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converts-from-wtv-to-mp4-fail/4974)
**Author:** [@eric90066](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/eric90066)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converts-from-wtv-to-mp4-fail/4974 "2023-03-06T17:19:59Z")
I’ve been using the mp4 unprocessed profile because I want MCEBuddy to simply scan the video for commercials, create an edl, convert the name to a Plex acceptable format and change the wrapper from .wtv to .mp4. This us… --- ## [Conversion bug ? Error?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-bug-error/4816)
**Author:** [@Spikemixture](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-bug-error/4816 "2022-09-21T20:45:55Z")
I have been using Buddy for many years and regularly recommend to others . Attached in my vid shows what is happening. I drag MKV files into buddy to be converted or remuxed. Buddy is running in a virtual Windows 10 … --- ## [Easy Import of Handbrake Profile!](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/easy-import-of-handbrake-profile/3864)
**Author:** [@mcbriggie](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcbriggie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/easy-import-of-handbrake-profile/3864 "2022-09-01T16:04:55Z")
So I’ve been a long time MCEBuddy user now and it’s great, however for years I tried to figure out, unsuccessfully, how to import and use my Handbrake GUI presets. I’m sorry if this is a duplicate post, but as I had trou… --- ## [Forcing HEVC MP4 to use 8 bit instead of 10](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/forcing-hevc-mp4-to-use-8-bit-instead-of-10/4688)
**Author:** [@wcouse3](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/wcouse3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/forcing-hevc-mp4-to-use-8-bit-instead-of-10/4688 "2022-05-02T02:09:25Z")
I am trying to get MCEBuddy to encode the HEVC MP4 files with 8 bit instead of 10 bit as the 10 bit does not play nicely with some of my firesticks. I don’t really understand handbrake which is why I use MCEBuddy. I am a… --- ## [Confirmation for AC3 passthru](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/confirmation-for-ac3-passthru/4621)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Grigg](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Brian_Grigg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/confirmation-for-ac3-passthru/4621 "2022-02-28T15:52:28Z")
Encoding a bunch of recordings to 265 but wanted to preserve the existing AC3 track. It looks like the following lines got it to work, but I just wanted to make sure. ffmpeg-audioac3=-acodec copy handbrake-audio=-E cop… --- ## [How do I pair a Monitor location to a NEW Task](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-do-i-pair-a-monitor-location-to-a-new-task/4611)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Cichowicz](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Tom_Cichowicz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-do-i-pair-a-monitor-location-to-a-new-task/4611 "2022-02-23T12:19:24Z")
Hi; I’ve been using mcebuddy in a very simple form for years since I set it up. I’m using Channels DVR running on a Synology NAS. It’s been working great removing commercials from OTA HDHomerun. I’ve Just setup another… --- ## [Conversion Task - Selection Filters - how to exclude filepath](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-task-selection-filters-how-to-exclude-filepath/4591)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-task-selection-filters-how-to-exclude-filepath/4591 "2022-02-07T15:45:19Z")
I am setting up a “manual” conversion task that I want to EXCLUDE processing from my DVR recording directory being monitored. In other words, anything in the DVR location will get processed by the other tasks and will ge… --- ## [Making a single conversion pass](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/making-a-single-conversion-pass/4566)
**Author:** [@Moringa](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Moringa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/making-a-single-conversion-pass/4566 "2022-01-20T00:33:33Z")
I have some recordings that need both beginning and ending clipping, and commercial removal as well. Can this be done with a single pass? At the moment, I have to run show analyzer, which works perfectly in my case, conv… --- ## [MUX H264 Streams Transcode MPEG2 streams?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mux-h264-streams-transcode-mpeg2-streams/4407)
**Author:** [@NYPLAYER](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/NYPLAYER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mux-h264-streams-transcode-mpeg2-streams/4407 "2021-09-01T14:47:42Z")
What I would like to do is Remux my H.264 recordings to MKV … and Transcode my MPEG2 recordings to H.264 MKV. Is there a way for mcebuddy to read the file and do what I want… My EMBY recordings are mixed H264 and Mpeg2. --- ## [ERROR : Illegal characters in path](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/error-illegal-characters-in-path/4343)
**Author:** [@Spikemixture](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/error-illegal-characters-in-path/4343 "2021-06-14T03:15:49Z")
This is a new error. And getting same on 3 pc. Have tried all the usual fixes. uninstalled several times tried 2.5.6 and new beta 2.5.7 mcebuddy.log (110.1 KB) ERROR\> 2021-06-13T11:40:00 MCEBuddy.Engine.QueueManager → … [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/support/profiles/27.md?page=1)