Jellyfin creating multiple copies of movies during scan #2669

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opened 2026-02-06 22:18:12 +03:00 by OVERLORD · 1 comment
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Originally created by @darellsison on GitHub (Feb 25, 2021).

Describe the bug
Library Scan shows multiple movies, when there is only one. Tried reinstalling, rescanning, deleting metadata folder, and even rebuilt my debian platform from scratch with no success.

System (please complete the following information):

  • OS: [Debian]
  • Virtualization: [none baremetal]
  • Clients: [Browser, iOS, Fire Stick, etc.]
  • Browser: [Firefox]
  • Jellyfin Version: [e.g. 10.6.4, nightly 20191231]
  • Playback: [Direct Play, Remux, Direct Stream, Transcode]
  • Installed Plugins: [none]
  • Reverse Proxy: [none]
  • Base URL: [e.g. none, yes: /example]
  • Networking: [Host]
  • Storage: [NFS]

To Reproduce
Fresh Install, does this when scanning for the first time.

Expected behavior
Media info shows multiple embedded folder into the media file, but after checking my NAS the file is there and no superfluous folder being shown in the media info

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Originally created by @darellsison on GitHub (Feb 25, 2021). **Describe the bug** Library Scan shows multiple movies, when there is only one. Tried reinstalling, rescanning, deleting metadata folder, and even rebuilt my debian platform from scratch with no success. **System (please complete the following information):** - OS: [Debian] - Virtualization: [none baremetal] - Clients: [Browser, iOS, Fire Stick, etc.] - Browser: [Firefox] - Jellyfin Version: [e.g. 10.6.4, nightly 20191231] - Playback: [Direct Play, Remux, Direct Stream, Transcode] - Installed Plugins: [none] - Reverse Proxy: [none] - Base URL: [e.g. none, yes: /example] - Networking: [Host] - Storage: [NFS] **To Reproduce** Fresh Install, does this when scanning for the first time. **Expected behavior** Media info shows multiple embedded folder into the media file, but after checking my NAS the file is there and no superfluous folder being shown in the media info **Logs** <!-- Please paste any log errors. --> **Screenshots** <!-- If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. --> **Additional context** <!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
OVERLORD added the bugstale labels 2026-02-06 22:18:12 +03:00
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@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 26, 2021): This issue has gone 120 days without comment. To avoid abandoned issues, it will be closed in 21 days if there are no new comments. If you're the original submitter of this issue, please comment confirming if this issue still affects you in the latest release or nightlies, or close the issue if it has been fixed. If you're another user also affected by this bug, please comment confirming so. Either action will remove the stale label. This bot exists to prevent issues from becoming stale and forgotten. Jellyfin is always moving forward, and bugs are often fixed as side effects of other changes. We therefore ask that bug report authors remain vigilant about their issues to ensure they are closed if fixed, or re-confirmed - perhaps with fresh logs or reproduction examples - regularly. If you have any questions you can reach us on [Matrix or Social Media](https://docs.jellyfin.org/general/getting-help.html).
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Reference: starred/jellyfin#2669