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Windows 7 (x64)
UMS 2.5.0

So I did a clean install of UMS 2.5.0 and added a folder to the shares.
I hit the scan button and was warned it may take a long time.
I agreed and it began scanning the whole computer!

I've noticed this issue before with previous versions.
After adding a folder to the shares, I take extra precautions to "save" and then close the program (so settings are saved).
I highlight the shared folder and hit scan, for fear of it scanning everything rather than the listed folders in the share list.

Should I hit the "save" button after making any changes so they stick?
It seems settings are not effective immediately until saved or the program is restarted.

I don't do changes to the program settings while it is streaming.

EDIT:
Settings: cache enabled

Also, when I add one file to the actual shared folders and rescan the shared folders with UMS, it takes a long time.
If I do a very cautious and clean scan of the shared folders, it doesn't take long at all.
Right now, there's only 3 files in the shared folders (including the one I just added).

Cancelling fails to actually cancel and the program becomes unresponsive.
The interface can be moved around but nothing can be clicked or closed.
A hard kill of the process through the task manager is the only solution.

But then when I have to do that, I sometimes have issues rebuilding the cache/rescanning the folders with even the most cautious steps taken.

I'm so scared right now.

Hi Sparktank, can you please try previous versions and see when the bug first appeared? Then it will be easier for me to fix it

Forgive me for sounding sarcastic, but isn't the 'scan' buttons purpose to search for available media on your devices and drives, hence why as it actually tells you takes a while.

If you want to define specific folders just add the folders and click save, then those folders will appear on for example your ps3

@SubJunk
I can grab previous versions and try with those.

@ukd4v1d
Re-read the whole post again.
I did define specific folders and save.
I also did without saving.

I don't think the scan has been touched in months, so it's likely that a bug has been introduced on "the side". This is a feature not that used (at least by me) so bugs might be around a good deal of time before seen...

I was able to obtain the following from the VideoHelp mirror.
Sourceforge only had 3 previous versions.
Though I hadn't looked that section for UMS Builder.

UMS-2.2.3.exe
UMS-2.2.4.exe
UMS-2.2.5.exe
UMS-2.2.6.exe
UMS-2.3.0.exe
UMS-2.4.1.exe
UMS-2.4.2.exe
UMS-2.5.0.exe

I can run a series of tests tomorrow.

Sourceforge now has been updated with all the previous versions. not that it helps you now

Wow the error where it scans unrelated folders has been around in PMS since 2010 and the other one since 2011, lol! Thankfully neither were caused by me.
Anyway I'm fixing them now

Sparktank wrote:@SubJunk
I can grab previous versions and try with those.

@ukd4v1d
Re-read the whole post again.
I did define specific folders and save.
I also did without saving.

Then I don't get what it is your wanting to "scan" cos if you have all your files in a specific location and you add those shares to UMS, they appear on your device.

Is the problem that the folders your putting in UMS not appearing hence why you feel the need to scan?

You don't have to "scan" folders that you add in UMS, they just work inc subtitles the lot with no configuration other than actually adding the folder and clicking save

This is all fixed in 2.5.2+ btw