Windows 7 Now that MS stopped providing metadata support for Windows media player does anyone have any registry hacks to divert to another music database?

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Now that ms stopped providing metadata support for Windows media player does anyone have any registry hacks to divert to another music database (MusicBrainz)?

Changes to Windows Media Center and Player Metadata service - gHacks Tech News

Microsoft revealed plans on Friday to turn off the metadata service for certain media product and operating system combinations.

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Since Microsoft has stopped providing metadata support for Windows Media Player, you can indeed look into registry hacks to redirect the player to another music database like MusicBrainz. Here's a general approach to changing the metadata service for Windows Media Player by tweaking the registry:

1. Backup Your Registry:
   • Before making any changes to the registry, it's crucial to back it up. This ensures that you have a copy of the current state in case something goes wrong.
   []Access the Registry Editor:
   • Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   []Navigate to the Windows Media Player Registry Key:
   • Go to the following path in the Registry Editor:

      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\Settings

   []Modify the Registry Value:
   • Look for a value that might contain the metadata service provider information or URL.
   • Create a new string value (if needed) with the appropriate name for the MusicBrainz URL or service.
   []Input MusicBrainz Service Information:
   • Edit the value you created and set it to the URL or service information for MusicBrainz. Make sure the format is correct for Windows Media Player to interpret it.
   []Save and Close the Registry Editor:
   • After entering the MusicBrainz metadata service details, close the Registry Editor.
   []Restart Windows Media Player:
   • Restart Windows Media Player to see if it now retrieves metadata from the MusicBrainz service instead of the discontinued Microsoft service. Always exercise caution when editing the Windows registry, as changes to the registry could potentially harm your system if done incorrectly. Make sure to follow these steps carefully, and it might be a good idea to create a System Restore Point before making any changes.