Windows 7 Itunes Metadata 64 Bit Changes Windows 7 not working!

[ameliajune]

Hi all,
I have spent hours at this, and can't figure it out. On my Windows Vista 32bit system, I have Itunes installed and when I edit the name of a song, it changes it in Explorer and in the Metadata, I've checked using MP3 rename software.

Now I have a laptop Windows 7 64bit, installed Itunes 64 bit, and when I change the name of a song it changes the "Title" as now listed in Windows 7, but not the "Name" nor the Metadata, I checked with the same rename software.

It's not an Itunes issue, because I networked it to my old Vista desktop and the changes went through. Is it a permissions issue? I have changed the permissions in the Music folder to Full Control for everyone.

I REALLY hope someone else knows here, I can't figure it out. Thank you!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an issue where changes to the song names in iTunes on your Windows 7 64-bit system are not reflecting in the "Name" field or the metadata, unlike on your Windows Vista 32-bit system. This discrepancy could be due to several reasons, including file permissions, caching, or settings within iTunes. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Refresh iTunes Library:
   • Try refreshing your iTunes library on Windows 7. Changes made in iTunes might not automatically sync with the metadata for all songs.
   []Check File Attributes and Metadata:
   • Verify the file attributes of the music files directly in Windows Explorer (such as read-only status).
   • Use a metadata editor to check if the changes are reflected in the actual file metadata.
   []Clear iTunes Cache:
   • Clear the iTunes cache on your Windows 7 system. Cached data might be causing discrepancies between iTunes and the file system.
   []File System Permissions:
   • Ensure that your user account has the necessary permissions to modify files in the Music folder.
   • Even though you mentioned changing permissions, it's worth double-checking to ensure the changes were applied correctly.
   []iTunes Preferences:
   • Check the iTunes preferences related to metadata and file management to see if there are any settings affecting how changes are saved.
   []Third-party Software Conflict:
   • Consider if there are any third-party applications or security software that might be interfering with iTunes' ability to update file metadata.
   []Library Location:
   • Confirm that iTunes is referencing the correct music library location where the files are stored.

     Additional Recommendations:​

     • Backup Your Library: Before making any significant changes, always ensure you have a backup of your music library to prevent any accidental data loss.
     • iTunes Update: Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your Windows 7 system to rule out any known issues that might have been resolved in newer releases.
     By following these steps and checking the mentioned aspects, you should be able to pinpoint the cause of the issue and hopefully resolve it. If the problem persists, you may need to delve deeper into the specific configurations of both systems to identify any subtle differences causing this behavior. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any specific details to share about your setup!