getting started, cant add folder

[spiderbaby]

looks like Subsonic has been updated since these guides:
http://www.subsonic.org/pages/getting-started.jsp (1. Setting up music folders)
http://monroeworld.com/android/subsonic/ (Configure Folders)
were made, so maybe i am missing something.

first it doesnt let me add folder details until i click 'Scan media folders now', so i do. i add folder then click 'save' - nothing happens. when i click 'Scan media folders now' again it tells me "settings were saved" with a little green tick, and the folder info CLEARS. it still says "No media folders found. Please change the settings." at top of screen. what should i be doing?

only found out about this streaming thing yesterday and Subsonic seems like the one for me. ty for ur time/help!

[BKKKPewsey]

Those guides are still relevant even with SS 4.7.
You need to give us more info - please read viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5506
Knowing the format/address of your media folders might help.
Note SS will not work with mapped drives so use UNC addressing if on network

[spiderbaby]

Problem Description:first it doesnt let me add folder details until i click 'Scan media folders now', so i do. i add folder then click 'save' - nothing happens. when i click 'Scan media folders now' again it tells me "settings were saved" with a little green tick, and the folder info CLEARS. it still says "No media folders found. Please change the settings." at top of screen. what should i be doing?
Troubleshooting Steps: tried guide, searched 'folder' in Help forum
Playback Application and version: Standard Subsonic Web Interface (i assume)
Subsonic Version: 4.7 (build 3106) – September 12, 2012
Server Version: jetty-6.1.x, java 1.6.0_37, Windows 7 (30.5 MB / 62.0 MB)
Hardware Platform: Windows
Java Memory Limit: 150MB (could set to whatever tho)
Problem Filename: NA
Output from ffmpeg -i: NA
Last ten log file lines: NA

[spiderbaby]

i think i know address of folder. how would i find out the folder format?
i am not on a network, it is just me.

[BKKKPewsey]

What address are you typing into the add media folder box?

[spiderbaby]

ok, now it seems that when i tried to change password (from default) it didnt stick. and now trying to change password and i cant type into the 'new password/confirm password' boxes

[spiderbaby]

and E:\My Documents\MyMusic

[BKKKPewsey]

If the password has got corrupted the easiest way in your case is to re-install.
Delete c:\subsonic then re-install

The "E" drive is that a drive on your computer or is it a usb drive?

[spiderbaby]

hi BKKKPewsey, thank you for ur time and help.
it seems that my firefox is not wrking properly, in think its been since i installed java update.
tried internet explorer and it worked fine.
still hvaing a bit of trouble, and will surely be back, but want to fiddle and try to get used to it myself for a bit now.
TY!

[Roberttimlick]

I am having the same problem. I used the file path D:\Roberttimlick\Videos. I did a re-install of my OS. Now every time I scan for media folders (which last time would show a counting number, and say saving settings) Now it only says saving settings and it seems nothing happens. Am I missing some program that helped it scan like a framework or java? I have tried chrome, firefox, and IE.

[spiderbaby]

hi,
u may want to wait on a second opinion cause im a pretty inexperienced, but i think the suggestion GJ51 made here:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10594
will help u.
ive not got round to doing it yet, prob will tomorrow afternoon.
since last java update, the other day, i been having problems with firefox. boo.

[GJ51]

hi,
u may want to wait on a second opinion cause im a pretty inexperienced, but i think the suggestion GJ51 made here:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10594
will help u.
ive not got round to doing it yet, prob will tomorrow afternoon.
since last java update, the other day, i been having problems with firefox. boo.

I'd like to add that even though I know that Firefox has a loyal following, I've recently noticed that it seems to be having issues with not only Subsonic but I've seen compatibility problem reports in other settings as well. I've never been much of a firefox user, but never was opposed to it either. I do know that Chrome looks and works VERY well with Subsonic, usually only requiring an occasional browser cache cleanout every few months.

HTH

[spiderbaby]

my firefox and subsonic control panel issues seem to have resloved themselves. i assume there was an update i didnt notice.