# \#documentation **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tag/documentation/1.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [MCEBuddy - How to Get Started - User Guides](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-how-to-get-started-user-guides/22)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 12:30pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-how-to-get-started-user-guides/22 "2017-06-10T12:30:31Z")
Please search the forum before posting your question, most likely your question has already been asked and answered. The search on this forum is a very good resource. Below are some guides to get you started with MCEBudd… --- ## [Welcome to MCEBuddy - README BEFORE POSTING](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/welcome-to-mcebuddy-readme-before-posting/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/welcome-to-mcebuddy-readme-before-posting/8 "2017-05-19T01:32:03Z")
Welcome to the MCEBuddy Support Forum! By using this website you agree to the terms of service and the privacy policy. Search the discussion forum for questions and solutions. Within MCEBuddy rest your mouse over text, … --- ## [Uploading file samples and submitting logs for analysis](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/uploading-file-samples-and-submitting-logs-for-analysis/5076)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/uploading-file-samples-and-submitting-logs-for-analysis/5076 "2026-08-07T15:09:49Z")
LOGS IN MCEBUDDY Open MCEBuddy from the Windows Start Menu, click on the Logs link on the right corner and it will open the folder which contains all the log files. There are two types of log files in MCEBuddy (whic… --- ## [Metadata matching, extraction, renaming from files and downloading from the Internet](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metadata-matching-extraction-renaming-from-files-and-downloading-from-the-internet/69)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metadata-matching-extraction-renaming-from-files-and-downloading-from-the-internet/69 "2026-06-20T04:15:22Z")
MCEBuddy can extract metadata in many ways from a file, summarizing the sequence: Extract from WTV and DVRMS file using Windows DirectShow filters (see this thread on how to install the filters in Windows Servers) … --- ## [How to install a custom Comskip and get additional INI files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-install-a-custom-comskip-and-get-additional-ini-files/64)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-install-a-custom-comskip-and-get-additional-ini-files/64 "2024-06-13T01:43:13Z")
Starting version 2.6.4 MCEBuddy now includes a custom donator build of Comskip with 8K hardware acceleration and support for native decoding of additional file formats (including MPEG2, H.264, HEVC, AV1, VP8, VP9 etc). A… --- ## [Downloading MCEBuddy and Premium Access Program](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/downloading-mcebuddy-and-premium-access-program/35)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/downloading-mcebuddy-and-premium-access-program/35 "2017-06-12T00:53:53Z")
TRIAL VERSION A fully functional trial version of MCEBuddy’s latest stable release is available to download. The trial version has all the features of the premium version and can be used for 15 days or 15 successful conv… --- ## [How to Enable DVB and Image Subtitle Extraction](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-enable-dvb-and-image-subtitle-extraction/154)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-enable-dvb-and-image-subtitle-extraction/154 "2025-09-30T18:33:48Z")
MCEBuddy can automatically convert image based subtitles (e.g. DVB or burned in subtitles) into a text subtitle (SRT) using OCR (Optical Character Recognition). This feature requires additional files to be downloaded bec… --- ## [GPU/Hardware Encoding/Acceleration FAQs](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/gpu-hardware-encoding-acceleration-faqs/63)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/gpu-hardware-encoding-acceleration-faqs/63 "2017-07-16T22:47:14Z")
This topic addresses questions related to GPU and Hardware encoding 1. What platforms and devices are supported for GPU encoding MCEBuddy supports Intel (QuickSync), NVidia (NVENC/CUDA) and AMD (VCN/VCE/AMF) which a… --- ## [How to Speed Up Conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-speed-up-conversions/62)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-speed-up-conversions/62 "2017-06-12T14:10:59Z")
The biggest improvements that users can do are: Use hardware acceleration for Comski if supported (see this topic on speeding up commercial detection) Use the latest build of MCEBuddy since there have been many opt… --- ## [Creating an automated daisy chain - ordering a sequence of multiple conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-an-automated-daisy-chain-ordering-a-sequence-of-multiple-conversions/5441)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-an-automated-daisy-chain-ordering-a-sequence-of-multiple-conversions/5441 "2024-05-04T19:53:38Z")
“Daisy Chaining” Conversions Daisy chaining allows you to create a sequence of actions/conversions where the output of one conversion task feeds as the input of the next conversion task in a specific order. This helps if… --- ## [MCEBuddy FAQ - Install, Uninstall and Start Up Issues](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-faq-install-uninstall-and-start-up-issues/24)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-faq-install-uninstall-and-start-up-issues/24 "2017-06-10T13:32:42Z")
Sometimes MCEBuddy will run into various issues while installing, uninstalling or starting the application. Listed below are some of the common error messages and resolution steps. Please make sure you DO NOT SKIP any st… --- ## [Tuning ShowAnalyzer](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tuning-showanalyzer/4426)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tuning-showanalyzer/4426 "2023-10-27T14:52:50Z")
To adjust the ShowAnalyzer ad detection settings, start Showanalyzer User Interface from the Start Menu. Then click on Tools → Settings. Then click on Default Profile. NOTE: MCEBuddy always uses the default profile at t… --- ## [How to setup MCEBuddy with ChannelsDVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-with-channelsdvr/5163)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-with-channelsdvr/5163 "2023-10-15T12:52:35Z")
Originally by @BJ\_Safdie I looked around for a “Dummies” guide to setting up MCEBuddy for my Channels DVR. I found some posts with general advice, but nothing as detailed as I wanted. After experimenting, I got MCEBu… --- ## [Organizing library and renaming files without converting](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/organizing-library-and-renaming-files-without-converting/3598)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/organizing-library-and-renaming-files-without-converting/3598 "2020-04-27T18:35:33Z")
If you want to organize your video collections and create a library, i.e. Rename the file, create folder structures etc without actually converting any files, you can do this using the Rename without converting option in… --- ## [How to automatically convert MKV to MP4 and retain the Subtitles and Chapters](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-automatically-convert-mkv-to-mp4-and-retain-the-subtitles-and-chapters/77)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-automatically-convert-mkv-to-mp4-and-retain-the-subtitles-and-chapters/77 "2020-04-24T16:09:40Z")
How to transcode MKV to MP4 (change containers without recoding) and preserve subtitles and chapters Here’s a great way to use MCEBuddy to transcode MKV files to MP4 files automatically using the power of MCEBuddy to b… --- ## [How to setup MCEBuddy on PlexDVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-on-plexdvr/123)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-on-plexdvr/123 "2020-01-08T19:14:20Z")
Guide from Wiidesire: https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/52v7vd/guide\_commercialfree\_experience\_with\_plex\_dvr/ Video guide from Lon: --- ## [MCEBuddy - Advanced Settings, Commands and Tweaking](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-advanced-settings-commands-and-tweaking/30)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 12:26am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-advanced-settings-commands-and-tweaking/30 "2017-06-11T00:26:37Z")
Advanced concepts to use MCEBuddy Refer to the MCEBuddy Profiles Basics page to learn about basic Profiles creation NOTE: Advanced Conversion Parameters apply to profiles.conf Do NOT edit mcebuddy.conf. As of v2.3.13 … --- ## [Configuring MCEBuddy with Plex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/configuring-mcebuddy-with-plex/1012)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/configuring-mcebuddy-with-plex/1012 "2019-05-15T01:37:46Z")
Reproduced from @JuiceWSA MCEBuddy Custom Naming - The Movie. :slight\_smile: I’m going to build this post piecemeal while editing it - so if you’re watching and it looks incomplete - it is. Keep reloading it until… --- ## [Connecting MCEBuddy Viewer to a remote engine](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/connecting-mcebuddy-viewer-to-a-remote-engine/2747)
**Author:** [@jachin99](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jachin99)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/connecting-mcebuddy-viewer-to-a-remote-engine/2747 "2019-04-08T15:22:58Z")
I have installed MCE Buddy viewer, and configured MCE buddy for remote control however, I haven’t setup any firewall rules, etc. I cannot get MCE Buddy viewer to recognize my instance of MCE Buddy on my remote machine. … --- ## [How to use NextPVR with MCEBuddy and Plex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-nextpvr-with-mcebuddy-and-plex/184)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-nextpvr-with-mcebuddy-and-plex/184 "2017-11-04T16:26:18Z")
Guide and script --- ## [How to use Tablo Ripper with MCEBuddy and Plex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-tablo-ripper-with-mcebuddy-and-plex/183)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-tablo-ripper-with-mcebuddy-and-plex/183 "2017-07-04T15:10:08Z")
TabloRipper rips video recordings from your Tablo to your PC https://github.com/cyclej/TabloRipper/wiki/Using-TabloRipper---MCEBuddy---Comskip-and-Plex --- ## [My Antivirus tells me that Comskip/Showanalyzer has a Virus - False Positives](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/my-antivirus-tells-me-that-comskip-showanalyzer-has-a-virus-false-positives/78)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/my-antivirus-tells-me-that-comskip-showanalyzer-has-a-virus-false-positives/78 "2017-06-12T17:37:19Z")
There have been some reports of some Malware and Antivirus software giving false positives on various different types of “heuristic” worms/viruses against Showanalyzer. NOTE that these are all FALSE positives. MCEBuddy … --- ## [How to Enable Metadata and XML on NextPVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-enable-metadata-and-xml-on-nextpvr/71)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-enable-metadata-and-xml-on-nextpvr/71 "2017-06-12T16:51:35Z")
Thanks to bmaaske for this information If you want nPVR to create an XML file with the metadata and also rename the file in a manner such that MCEBuddy can extract the information from the filename and XML files use the… --- ## [Distributed Encoding across Multiple Machines](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/distributed-encoding-across-multiple-machines/61)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 3:01am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/distributed-encoding-across-multiple-machines/61 "2017-06-12T03:01:59Z")
Thanks to JoshDi for putting this together: I created a BAT file script to help coordinate distributed MCEBuddy conversions across my two machines: HTPC and HTPC-Bedroom (Bedroom) I run the following script every 5 minu… --- ## [MCEBuddy - KNOWN ISSUES](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-known-issues/39)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-known-issues/39 "2017-06-12T01:35:05Z")
Here are a list of known issues which are limitations of the operating system or an underlying component like Comskip, FFMPEG, Handbrake or MEncoder etc. The default comskip.ini file is not perfect for cutting commerci… --- ## [Upgrading from Older Versions of MCEBuddy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/upgrading-from-older-versions-of-mcebuddy/38)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/upgrading-from-older-versions-of-mcebuddy/38 "2017-06-12T01:26:19Z")
NOTES ON UPGRADING (UNINSTALLING/REINSTALLING) FROM OLDER VERSIONS If you are upgrading from any trial version or release version older than 2.6.2, uninstall the existing version before installing this version otherwis… --- ## [MCEBuddy FAQ - Common Issues and Errors](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-faq-common-issues-and-errors/25)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-faq-common-issues-and-errors/25 "2017-06-10T14:21:02Z")
▶ Table Of Contents: --- ## [MCEBuddy - Understanding Profiles Basics](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-understanding-profiles-basics/27)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-understanding-profiles-basics/27 "2017-06-11T00:00:01Z")
MCEBuddy Profiles Basics Stock MCEBuddy profiles are in the profiles.conf file located in the config directory where MCEBuddy is installed. One can create new profiles or customize existing ones. It’s highly recommen… --- ## [Tuning Comskip and Custom Comskip INI's (Country / Channel specific)](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tuning-comskip-and-custom-comskip-inis-country-channel-specific/29)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tuning-comskip-and-custom-comskip-inis-country-channel-specific/29 "2017-06-11T00:14:28Z")
Tuning Comskip Commercial Detection See this post for details if you’re want to install a custom version of Comskip. INI’s Comskip can be fine tuned to better detect and cut commercials for each country/region. There … --- ## [MCEBuddy - Conversion Process Overview](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-conversion-process-overview/26)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-conversion-process-overview/26 "2017-06-10T23:50:58Z")
A quick view of the high level conversion process (as of 2.3.15) Prior to conversion process start, the queue manager does a check using the configured filters for Monitor taskname matching to linked conversion tasks M… [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tag/documentation/1.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=documentation)