Windows 10 Windows Media Player

[wclifton1]

I have digitized some LPs. I am saving them to This PC >C>users>wclif>music in there own folder by artist. I went this way for 2 reasons - I don't want to use OneDrive and when I checked the properties of most of the existing music in Media Player it said it was here.

The problem is that Media Player is not picking up the new additions.

In the music folder I can click on the song or folder I want and it will ask me if I want to use Media Player to play it or add it to Media playlist. It will play fine but will not add.

Help or suggestions appreciated.

wclif

 

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To address the issue where Windows Media Player isn't picking up new music files you've added to your library, you can try the following solutions:

1. Manual Library Update:​

• Scan for Media: Windows Media Player might not automatically update its library. Try manually updating it:
  • Open Windows Media Player.
  • Go to the "Organize" menu.
  • Select "Manage libraries" and then "Music."
  • Click on the "Add" button and browse to the folder with your new music files.
  • Select the folder and click "Include folder," then confirm.
  • Windows Media Player should now scan and include the new music.

    2. Check Library Options:​

  []Library Locations: Ensure that the folder where you are saving the music is included in the list of monitored folders within Windows Media Player.
  • Go to "Organize" > "Manage libraries" > "Music" as described earlier to add the folder.

3. Clear Database & Re-add:​

• Reset Library: You can try resetting Windows Media Player's database and then re-add your music folder.
  • Close Windows Media Player.
  • Navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player.
  • Rename or delete the CurrentDatabase_371.wmdb file.
  • Re-open Windows Media Player and re-add your music folder.

    4. File Format Compatibility:​

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• ]Ensure the file format of your newly added music is compatible with Windows Media Player to avoid any playback issues.

  5. Alternative Music Players:​

  []Consider trying alternative music players like VLC Media Player or MusicBee, which may offer better library management features.

  6. Troubleshooting Tools:​

  []You can use Windows troubleshooters or third-party tools to diagnose and fix issues with Windows Media Player or your music library.

  Conclusion:​

  By manually updating the library or ensuring the folder is being monitored, you should be able to resolve the issue of Windows Media Player not recognizing your new music files. If the problem persists, considering alternative media players might provide you with a smoother experience for managing your music collection.