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• Windows Media Player 12 library not to rebuild

  Windows Media Player 12 library issues

  The library settings of WMP on my Win7 x 86 Ult PC appear to have corrupted after clicking on a BSOD just as I recorded a new network folder in music library settings. It was very well until now, but after the restart, will organize > manage libraries > music does not return a screen. Other libraries, such as the image will be open a screen and can be kept, but it seems that the media in these cases does not actually view.

  Restore the system to a point before the BSOD did not fix the issue.

  Running MS FixIt for Windows Media Player has not fixed the problem.

  Running sfc/scannow does not detect any problems.

  Deletion of the library and the settings deleting the folder AppData/Microsoft/Media Player did not help.

  The only possible solution I am aware of what I have not tried is to uninstall/reinstall WMP via Add or remove features - I'm reluctant to do for the simple reason that this step seems also to uninstall Windows Media Center, I receive countless hours over the past four years, get the installer of my _extremely_ preferences - and there are also of the OEM changes (its a VAIO Sony's older) as art of support and background disc changer that I would struggle to restore.

  Have to reinstall Media Center from scratch would be a disaster even greater that losing the music library, which is a fairly large disaster already.

  Someone knows some way to correct this problem _without_ lose all my settings in Media Center?

  PROBLEM SOLVED

  I noticed another possible solution in another thread and it worked - in Explorer to delete the folder music 'Libraries' section, click on the section heading 'Libraries' and select 'Restore default libraries' in the menu.

  I then could open WMP and add my network via the feature folder successfully organize.

  Windows Media Player 12 library issues

  The library settings of WMP on my Win7 x 86 Ult PC appear to have corrupted after clicking on a BSOD just as I recorded a new network folder in music library settings. It was very well until now, but after the restart, will organize > manage libraries > music does not return a screen. Other libraries, such as the image will be open a screen and can be kept, but it seems that the media in these cases does not actually view.

  Restore the system to a point before the BSOD did not fix the issue.

  Running MS FixIt for Windows Media Player has not fixed the problem.

  Running sfc/scannow does not detect any problems.

  Deletion of the library and the settings deleting the folder AppData/Microsoft/Media Player did not help.

  The only possible solution I am aware of what I have not tried is to uninstall/reinstall WMP via Add or remove features - I'm reluctant to do for the simple reason that this step seems also to uninstall Windows Media Center, I receive countless hours over the past four years, get the installer of my _extremely_ preferences - and there are also of the OEM changes (its a VAIO Sony's older) as art of support and background disc changer that I would struggle to restore.

  Have to reinstall Media Center from scratch would be a disaster even greater that losing the music library, which is a fairly large disaster already.

  Someone knows some way to correct this problem _without_ lose all my settings in Media Center?

  Problem solved.

  I noticed another possible solution in another thread and it worked - in Explorer to delete the folder music 'Libraries' section, click on the section heading 'Libraries' and select 'Restore default libraries' in the menu.

  I then could open WMP and add my network via the feature folder successfully organize.

• I deleted a single file from my Windows Media Player 11 library and now I want it in my library - how should I do this?

  Am running Windows XP and removed a single file of the library only (and not from the library and my computer) and can see the file in the folder, it can play in Windows Media Player by clicking on it in the folder, but can't find a way to 'restore' the file so I can see it again in my WMP library.  Any way to do this without rebuilding the entire library?

  Hi JohnEvergreen,

  Follow these steps:

  (a) open Windows Media Player (WMP).

  (b) access to the "library". Click the menu "file" at the top of WMP. Select "Add to library" and wait for the dialog box labeled in order to pop open.

  (c) restore files. Click on the 'Advanced Options' button in the dialog 'Add to library'. In the column "watched folders" make sure that the folder that contains your original music is selected, which is indicated in the column "Type" as "Rip folder. Look under the section "watched folders" and ensure that a tick is filled to "Add files previously deleted from the library." Click on the 'OK' button and wait for the dialog box "Add to library by searching computer" to open it.

  (d) in the look in dialog box "Add to library by searching computer" at the 'progress' bar, indicated by a green line moving from left to right; also, below, monitor the "found files" and "added files" account.

• Windows Media Player - corrupted library

  Separated from this thread.

  EIS,

  I am running Windows 7, 64-bit home etsur and have Windows Media Player V12.

  I have two big problems with WMP, the first is a library corrupt - I can not add properly

  files to the library.  The other problem is that WMP will not successfully "apply media

  Change information after I used the "Update Album Info" feature for albums that have been properly added. It evokes the

  bar of progression, says it is 100% complete, but there has been no change in the Explorer of W...
   
  As part of an attempt to solve the first problem I tried everything that follows, (not in this)

  ranking).

  Convenience store of the Player library run Media 1.).

  2.) run Media player troubleshooting utility parameters.
  3.) and then, if necessary, run [alt - t], advanced tool, restoration of the library
  4.) remove the WMP to force a complete rebuild - close WMP library database in the start menu

  engine search box type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player in Windows explorer which

  seems to remove all files (but not the subfolders). See if that solved the problem.
  5.A) Unload WMP - Panel, programs and features, [left] activate Windows features

  on or off, multimedia, clear features checkbox Windows Media Player, Yes, OK, restart the PC.
  5b.) Reload WMP - control panel programs and features, [left] activate Windows features

  On or off, characteristics of media, select the Windows Media Player box, Yes, OK, restart the PC.

  After 2). I thought that the first problem was resolved that 120 new albums ("unknown") have been

  successfully added, but I noticed that there are a few folders that were not added and

  cannot be added manually. Verification of the files that are included with the library management is not helping either. And the second problem persists.

  If you can offer any new help, I would appreciate it.

  Hi Steve, this is certainly the WAV format that's your problem. WAV is generally very bad marking support: WMP only WAV files tags once wrote during extraction, and they is not editable later. For more information, see

  http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com/SW/WMP/wav.htm

  There is no need to re - tear the relevant albums that you can only convert WAV files to another format using a tool like dBpoweramp. Recommended formats are MP3 or WMA Lossless if you do not want quality loss.

• Windows Media Player music library maintains itself duplication

  My library of music guard preparation itself and I cannot understand why. I went through it and deleted duplicates twice now and a few days ago, they were back.  If I go in my libraries in the menu start none of my music splits just to the music to Windows Media Player list.

  If you have transferred once the song of Media Player. Do not open files in Explorer again. If you do, it will transfer the songs an extra time. So if you want to listen to your music, start by opening the media player and songs by finding th eosngs it.

  It can be useful :)

• Windows media player icon library

  Hello community, I am a true beginner so please bare with me. When I play my own videos recorded on Window Media Player, there is a 3 library icon that is square at the top right of the image what opening on you allows in other files such as images etc.

  When I send this video by email as an attachment and open it in my mail SENT to my computer to check if everything was OK, the library icon is still there on the video to access my computer as before.

  (1) can I assume that this icon is only show on my video sent that I use the same computer, he sent.

  (2) can I assume that the person who receives the video accessory on e-mail can not see the icon and therefore does not have access to my files on the computer.

  The library icon shows that if you go to the bottom of the video to indicate the break game etc, the library icon above as shown right.

  I do not share my computer with others.

  See you soon

  Hello

  This icon toggle you between the current playback mode (i.e. When you actually watch the video) and the mode of the library (where you make playlists and put things, etc.). That's all it is - its got nothing to do with which had permission to post this video file on other computers.

  When you send the video file to someone by e-mail all that they get is the video file. This file can get opened by Windows Media Player or any other appropriate video player application. If the recipient uses Windows Media Player this icon will behave as it does for you - they can switch between the two modes (but on their computer). Basically, after emailing the video file, it will be then also exists on the hard drive of their computer and they will play them hard drive.

  The video file attachment of e-mail in your sent folder exists on your hard drive, not the recipients.

  A 'regular' video file, sent by electronic mail does not allow the recipient to access files on your computer, at least that separately configure you access for them in some way.

  PS Please be careful opening email attachments (even from people you know) because they can be a source of pollution.

• Cannot remove Windows Media Player 12 library

  I want to remove the entire library in Windows Media Player 12 (running Windows 7) so I can start over with a new database. With previous versions of WMP, it was simple - I get the Media Player folder in the Local environment and remove all files (leaving the files). Now when I try to do it I get the message "cannot complete this action because the file is open in Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service. Close the file and try again. "How can I do this?

  Hi red high Mahoney,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Answers forums.

  Make sure that the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service network service or Windows Media Connect does not work as follows:

  1. click on start and then click on run
  2. in the run box, type services.msc
  3. in Services, locate the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service or Windows Media Connect (WMC) and then verify that the status column is started
  4. double-click on the service and click on the Stop button, change the type to disabled startup
  5 restart the computer.

  To reactivate the function repeat the above process, by clicking on the Start button instead of the stop and change the type of startup to automatic.

  Now try to delete libraries.

  For more information visit

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/remove-items-from-the-Windows-Media-Player-library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/libraries-frequently-asked-questions
   
  Hope this information is useful.
  Let me know if it worked.
   
  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• where the library is for windows media player?

  can someone tell me the path to the windows media Player library?  Windows xp Explorer.

  C documents C:\Documents and utilisateur\Mes documents\?

  Hello

  The library is the location in the player that lists all of the music, videos and photos on your computer. It allows you to easily find and play your digital media files, as well as to choose the content you want to burn to a CD or sync to a portable music player.
  To view your library, start the player, and then click the library tab.
  See also:
  Organize and search your digital media collection
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Windows-Media-Player/11/library
  The Windows Media Player library: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Media-Player-library-frequently-asked-questions
  Find items in the Windows Media Player library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/find-items-in-the-Windows-Media-Player-library
  Note: These links means on Windows Media player 11.

• How to add items to the windows media player library?

  I am entered in the Windows Media Player, the library, drive and checked "Add media to library when played," then play the music on my computer, but it did not work, it does not add to the library.  Please tell me how to do step by step.

  Thank you!

  I just record my music in the music folder.

  Perhaps the following goods range offers a few ideas:

  Windows Vista - works with the music folder
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/working-with-the-music-folder

  Windows Vista - put on the road with Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/getting-started-with-Windows-Media-Player

  The following article was written for Windnws XP
  Windows Media Player 11 that it can also be useful for Vista:

  Windows XP - organize and search your digital media collection
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Windows-Media-Player/11/library

• Library of Windows media player will not synchronize

  My library / windows media player synchronization does not work, even after the library (required) / sync for monitring locations settings. I tried to reinstall and install the media player again, but I'm not able to do. Could someone help?

  Hello

  I suggest you try the steps below and check if it helps

  Method 1: Try the steps from the link below, which would help us to rebuild your Windows media player 11 library

  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/echarran/archive/2006/06/26/647562.aspx

  For more information about Windows Media Player library reference in the link below:

  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/echarran/archive/2006/06/26/647562.aspx

  Hope this information is useful.

• Windows Media Player - library & follow-up of files

  Hello

  I have problems with Windows Media Player and library. I have my collection of music in a separate partition, previously, I put the correct folder through tools > Options > library > deal of the screen and it would add all files to the library and automatically updates I added new files/folders. Today, when I opened WMP it says there is no evidence in the library and I'm not aware of making changes in my music folder. If I try to add the folder to watch, and then click ok nothing happens and when I immediately back to the folders tab the folder I just added is not there. It's almost like it doesn't recognize it as a media is the folder.

  I also tried to download the Zune player and I have the same problem as I said my music folder location, but he says there is nothing there

  I can play music with both players by opening that file directly from its folder location, but it is not the easiest way to use to

  I am completely baffled by what I don't understand what could have changed to stop this work

  I hope someone can help

  I suggest that you try to reset the media library. Note firstly reset the library will make you lose all play counts and ratings too. Then, follow these steps:

  -Restart the PC.
  -Click Start, type services.msc in the search field and press ENTER. In Services, locate the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service . If its status is started , double-click the service, and then click stop .
  -Click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft in the search field and press ENTER. This folder opens in Windows Explorer.
  -In this folder, rename the folder Media Player as Old Media Player . If you do not see the folder, then it is probably hidden. Set Explorer to view the hidden files and folders and show protected system files.
  -Launch WMP, your library will have been reset and will be rebuilt. Check if the problem persists. Tim Baets
  http://www.BM-productions.TK

• Windows 7 Media Player 12 library issues

  My music library has been deleted accidentally off Media Player 12 on Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x 86. I was in and uninstalled Media Player. Reinstalled. delete the application data files. and yet when I try to rebuild/add my music files in Media Player 12 they are not sort as before. 90% are listed as UNKNOWN, and they were specifically listed before. This is the same except the folder as always. That was not deleted. Only the Media Player media files. What has gone wrong? How can I solve this problem? Is - fixable? I don't want to start thinking about having to manually change each album and song, you talk about 200 + GB.    Help, please.

  Ideally,.

  Uninstalling and reinstalling software should work.

  Try this link solution

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Windows-Media-Player-12-library-problems/fa409606-A582-47a1-a15f-4df3752a4593

  Or try to create a new user account and check.

• Windows Media Player does not allow me to update track information

  I have Windows Media Player 12 on Windows 8 running and when I try to update the titles of songs, artists, genre, etc.  updates do not change the actual files.  I tried everything I found previous discussions and it has not solved the problem.

  What I've done

  (1) run the Windows media player troubleshooting library and search for the question - when I run the utility troubleshooting that indicates that the database is corrupted and one erases / reconstructions it however the problem persists once the database is rebuilt.

  (2) disable and enable Windows media player using the features Windows power solution - no change to my question.

  (3) run the fixit from following link: Fix Windows Media Player videos and other media or from the library - this tool is not available for Windows 8

  (4) running %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and then deleting all files, forcing Media Player to rebuild - worked for a very short time and then the same question. When I tried this fix the 2nd no time no change, I can't update the portion of my files.

  It's everything I could possibly find it please someone help me!

  Hi Jessica,.

  As with any database, the information that is stored in the database or the database itself can be damaged. The Windows Media Player library database can usually recover automatically from the database. However, the database may be corrupted in such a way that Windows Media Player is unable to recover the database.

  a. press the Windows key + run , type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player , and then click OK .
  b.Select allfiles in the folder and then clickdelete on the file menu.

  Note You don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.

  c.restart Windows Media Player.

       Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files . To do this, follow these steps:

  # If you are runningWindows 8/8.1, press Windows key + run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft and then click on OK.

  # Select thefolder Media Player and then click delete on the file menu.

  # Restart Windows Media Player .

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

• Incorrect filename in Windows Media Player

  Original title player: media
  In the media the wrong file name, the Player library appears to many of my pictures for example SONY DSC not The Cedars 2009 001. This can be corrected?

  Hello

  1. which version of the operating system you are using on the computer?

  2. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?

  Method 1:
  Run the fix it and check.

  Solve the problems of Windows Media Player video and other media or library
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/
  Method 2:
  There could be several reasons why the Windows Media Player 12 library is corrupted. For example, another application installed might have caused conflict with the database folder or its contents.
  Step 1:
  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files.
  To do this, follow these steps:
  a. exit Windows Media Player.
  b. Click Start, click Run, type % LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft and then click OK.
  c. Select the Media Player folder, and then click on Delete on the file menu.
  d. restart Windows Media Player.
  Step 2:
  I would recommend you to rebuild the database of Windows Media Player and see if the problem is resolved.
  Here's how:
  To resolve this problem, delete the Windows Media Player database. To do this, follow these steps:
  a. exit Windows Media Player.
  b. Click Start, run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and then click OK.
  c. Select all files in the folder and then click on Delete on the file menu.
  Note: You don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.
  d. restart Windows Media Player.
  Note: Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database

  Method 3:
  If the problem persists, you can uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player and check:
  You can try the following steps and check if it solves the problem:
  a. Click Start and select Control Panel.
  b. click on programs and features.
  c. click on Turn Windows features on the left side on or off.
  d. develop media features; Uncheck Windows Media Player.
  e. click Yes click OK to continue.
  f. restart the computer.
  WMP12 would be uninstalled now. Restart the computer.
  Note: If WMP12 is already disabled, follow the steps mentioned below:
  After the restart, follow these steps:
  a. Click Start and select Control Panel.
  b. click on programs and features.
  c. click on Turn Windows features on the left side on or off.
  d. develop media features; Check the Windows Media Player.
  e. click Yes click OK to continue.
  f. restart the computer.
  This would be re - install Windows Media Player 12.

• How can we ranked music saved on an external hard drive be re-imported in the windows media player 11? My operating system is Windows XP.

  All the music in question files saved on an external hard drive because I had to reinstall the operating system on my pc.

  All the music in question files saved on an external hard drive because I had to reinstall the operating system on my pc.

  ===========================================
  The following article might be worth a visit:

  Windows Media Player 11 - organize and search your digital media collection
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Windows-Media-Player/11/library

  Thanks for your help!

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  You are welcome and thank you for the comments.