| Delete/Repair the Windows Media Player Library |
By Super Admin |
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02/23/2005
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Delete/Repair the Windows Media Player Library
If you have moved your music around on your hard drives, Windows Media Player continues to add new entries into it's library instead of modifying the existing ones. This means that you will now have multiple entries for the same song, half of which will not work now because you have moved the files to their new location. To delete the current library and build a new one, do the following: 1. Close Windows Media Player, wait about 3 seconds for the database to close. 2. Using "My Computer", navigate to the following folder:
F (or whatever drive is appropriate for you):\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Index 3. Delete the "wmplibrary....db" file here. This is not your actual music, only the database which Windows Media Player uses as a listing. 4. Start Windows Media Player 5. Hit "F3" and enter the location where you have moved your music to. If it is on muliple drives, check "All Drives". Let it finish. You're Done!
All the old listings will now be gone, and you will only have the new accurate ones.
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Comment #1
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Just what i needed. thanks
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Comment #2
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nice
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Comment #3
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because it was easy to follow,and worked first time
which is a first for me.
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Comment #4
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NO help at all
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Comment #5
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Very helpful and the instuctions were easy to follow aswell thanx alot
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Comment #6
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With Media Player 10 in Windows XP you need to go to your username instead of All Users, then to the Media Player folder and delete those files.
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Comment #7
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It matches my exact situation but the help does not do what it described it should. After waiting for it to regenerate the list it didn't do a damn thing. All of the old music was still there. How in the world so I get rid of my old music entries?!
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i have tried everything and including this and it doesnt work
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Comment #9
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This only works for Windows Media Player 9. For Windows Xp with Windows Media Player 10 you need to delete the .wmdb file from the following location.
Documents and Settings.....”Whatever your user name is”…Local SettingsApplicationDataMicrosoftMedia Player
If you can’t find it there search your harddrive for *.wmdb files, that should track it dowm.
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Comment #10
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I have wmp v10 on an XP machine, I have searched my system drive for *.wmdb files but have not found any. I have enabled the "show hidden files" and also unchecked the "hide protected os files" but still no joy. Any suggestions would be appreciated, otherwise Im stuck with this useless out of date library.
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Comment #11
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incorrect. Does not work.
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Comment #12
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I'd love an advanced user section on how to edit that file so the correct ones don't have to be rediscovered, but that's pretty minor. I'm also curious about the files in the same folder called CurrentDatabase_....wmdb. Do these affect the library in any way?
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Comment #13
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*.wmdb does not exist anywhere on my machine
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Comment #14
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Does not work for Media Player 10. All the subsequent comments also do not work.
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Comment #15
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To do this in Media Player 10, replace steps 2 and 3 with:
delete CurrentDatabase_219.wmdb from C:Documents and SettingsyourusernameLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
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Comment #16
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Also read this if the above does not work:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/mediaadvice/0089.mspx#491
How can I create a new library?
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Comment #17
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Try this if nothing works:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/mediaadvice/0089.mspx#491
How can I create a new library?
sun
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Comment #18
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comment 8 (and 14) worked for me. XP Pro/WMP10answered the problem for me
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Comment #19
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why media player doesnt have this option I do not know. Great info thanks
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Comment #20
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Too bad Microsoft doesn't provide better answers to real-world ops issues in their own KB articles...
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Comment #21
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Didn't change anything. I still have duplicates. Any other ideas?
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Comment #22
(Posted by Finally Organized)
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STEP 8 DOES IT FOR winME/9 series player Your a genius man
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Comment #23
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I couldn't find the files at first. You should allow some time after shuting down mp10 for the db to close properly. If that doesn't work try rebooting. The *.wmdb files are there!
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Comment #24
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doesn't work in media plyaer 10.
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Comment #25
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It is great info, but some stuff gets left behind- unless it's just something coming from my end.
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Comment #26
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Thank you! This information saved me hours of frustration! Why doesn't Microsoft publish this as part of their knowledgebase?
You are fantastic!
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Comment #27
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its wrong
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Comment #28
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told me axeactly what I wanted to know
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Comment #29
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Comment #15 worked for me.
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How can I create a new library?
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Close Windows Media Player.
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Locate the database file on the computer that contains your library entries. Typically, the library database file (CurrentDatabase_219.wmdb) is located in the following directory:
systemdriveDocuments and Settingsuser_nameLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
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Right-click the file, and then click Rename.
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Rename the file by changing its file extension to .bak.
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Start the Player. When you do so, a new library database file is created.
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Press F3 on your keyboard to open the Add to Library by Searching Computer dialog box.
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Click the Browse button to locate a folder on your computer that contains digital media files. Specify the folder location in the Look in box.
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Click the Search button.
The Player will search for digital media files and playlists in the folder that you specify and add them to your library. If you have your files and playlists stored in different folders on your computer, you may need to search for files several times, specifying a different folder each time.
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from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/mediaadvice/0089.mspx#491
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Comment #30
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I've found the file I need to delete, but no matter what I do windows will not let me delete it because it says that it is in use by another program. I have shut my computer down completely and booted it up again after a few minutes to no avail.
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Comment #31
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My above link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718
only clears the database in Windows Media Player 11 :)
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Comment #32
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Maybe the article is OK, but the workaround is not really nice
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Comment #33
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Clear and to the point. I even used it for my Pocket PC - different locations, but at least I know what to look for
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Comment #34
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wmplib file not in specified location.
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Comment #35
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I couldnt find any .wmdb files with a search, but paste this exactly into a run command - it works.
%userprofile%Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
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Comment #36
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thanks - on the right track - but you HAVE to be able to viw hidden files & directories first!! thanks
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Comment #37
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It didn't work the library stayed intact and the file is no longer in the folder... however if you place the file in a play list and click on it it will tell you it can't find it and give you the option of purging the library of files that can't be found
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Comment #38
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wmplibrary...db file does not exists... still i have playlist problems
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Comment #39
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file mentioned didn't exist
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Comment #40
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I have the same problem as Comment 28... please help
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Comment #41
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And when everything fails, then what. I tried all 40 odd remarks here
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Comment #42
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People like you who are willing to take the time to save others from frustration and hell rock!! thank you so much i finally got to delete the whole list on the My Music list in the player (because it would constantly show up even when i deleted the song files). thanks again
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Comment #43
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it worked swell thanks for the advice! but i have another question about deleting the "shortcuts" that show up when you press "File". the shortcuts show up in a section under the "Properties" and "Work offline" button. Even though i previously deleted all my songs from my computer, these shortcuts still show up whenever I press File. Help?
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Comment #44
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completely clear & accurate instructions
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Comment #45
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very helpful and informative, it was taking me days sometimes to delete files dozen by dozen from my media library ...thanks u guys ;o)
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Comment #46
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The only thing that worked for me was this artcle: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718 I follwed the steps and HOORAY!!
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Comment #47
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If this works this help is excellent. Will try soon.
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Comment #48
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Excellent ! Is slightly different on Vista, but it worked - thanks a lot !
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Comment #49
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Also delete any files labeled currentdatabase, that are located here:
C:Documents and SettingsTonyLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
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Comment #50
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short and clear explaination, which was found easily
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Comment #51
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This will work for WMP 11 in XP & Vista. Follow this link.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718
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Comment #52
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this didn't help but comments 8 & 14 did. thanks
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Comment #53
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excellent i am having trouble with a burned cd after i have cleared wmp db files wmp is still finding old names ripped to pc for music files
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Comment #54
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what If I've searched in google for repairs of Broken playlists in windows median player. the lists I've been playing over 8 years time and they are like hundreds of them. would those be fixed automatically too. or the entries from lists would go away :S
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Comment #55
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It's incorrect and does not work
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Comment #56
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Thanks for the help, but this is what worked for me, and I have Media Player 10:
Delete any files labeled currentdatabase, that are located here:
C:Documents and SettingsTonyLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
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Comment #57
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Only deleting C:Documents and Settings[Your Profile]Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia PlayerCurrentCurrentDatabase_219.wmdb worked for me. You can also prevent the player from accidentally rescanning everything in you just deleted by specifying your "watch folders". This is located in Tools/Options/Library and click on Monitor Folders. Remove/Add the folders with just the info you want displayed and only that will reappear after clearing your library.
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Comment #58
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My Media Index folder is empty. I looked everywhere on my computer for another one, but there is only one and there is nothing in it.
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Comment #59
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There is no such file as "):Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Index"
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Comment #60
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Thanks!!
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Comment #61
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Thanks
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Comment #62
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does not work on windows xp media , there is no file in the folder you state
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Comment #63
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there was no file in the suggested location
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Comment #64
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I thought my media player had gone mad. Could not locate or add new files to the library, could not delete earlier lists etc. It runs perfect now. Many thanx!!!!
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Comment #65
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Works great. Thanks for the tip (MP-10)
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Comment #66
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"does what it says on the tin" - thank you (Win XP / WMP11)
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Comment #67
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Which version does this apply to? There is no wmplibrary on my computer. Just a big messed up library. WMP v11.
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Comment #68
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clear, succint and simple.
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Comment #69
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I have been searching for something of this nature for quite some time and finally i'm on the road to recovery. thanks
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Comment #70
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In my laptop there isn't any file called "wmplibrary"
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Comment #71
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I want Vista, not XP.
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Comment #72
(Posted by Terry)
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Comment #48 works just fine for WMP V10. His suggestion for cleaning up the "Watch Folders" is the key to eliminating the "HUGE" library lists from reappearing.
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Comment #73
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didnt work
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Comment #74
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I have another problem with WMP - I added some files to my library from a CD but the names of songs were like "track 01" so WMP saved them as "xx track xx.wma" ... I found these names and renamed the songs in my the WMP library. the problem is: The files are still named like 01 Track 01.wma. Is there a way how to rename these files automatically??? I would be lucky if you could help
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Comment #75
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No "Application Data" folder
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Comment #76
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4, because it's simple to do and seemed to work...for the most part. I have multiple folders, and even making sure I only had the one folder checked I wanted to use going forward, it still seems to find some old ones somehow. So, it worked well -- but not perfect -- for me. Thanks!
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Comment #77
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i cannot go further than All drives, as there is no Application data in this file
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Comment #78
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that file wasn't in that directory
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Comment #79
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Initial post and subsequent updates made this relatively simple for me running XP & WMP 11. I purged all the Windows Media Library files out C:Documents and Settings yournamehere Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player for myself and my other accounts on the machine, as well as the Media Index for 'All Users'. Worked like a charm.
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Comment #80
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this actually work. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. WEEL DONE, THANK YOU
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Comment #81
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Does not work for WMPlayer 11
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Comment #82
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I have no wmlibary....db file to delete. After I hit F3 there are choices to make, this article doesn't tell you about them. Also there is no place to check "All Drives" I'm still having trouble. Some of my mp3 files aren't in my libary. I'm still messing with it to try and get all my music listed.
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Comment #83
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WMP 11 doesn't seem to store the library at that location
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Comment #84
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Obsolete crap...
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Comment #85
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I did this several times... i even did a reboot on my computer before and after the deletion of the wmplibrary file and the old info was still there. this is a problem for me since i have over 100gigs of music that i just moved.
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Comment #86
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This does not work. It will not let me delete my database.
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Comment #87
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Doesnt work for me. could not find the file!!!
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Comment #88
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good advice - worked for me. my wmp just started locking up and the whole pc would follow after a few seconds. followed this and it works fine now.
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Comment #89
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This article was exactly what I was looking for and it solved my problem. Thank You!
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Comment #90
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DOesn't work with WMP 11 - there's nothing in that folder (it must have been created by a previous version).
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Comment #91
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there is no files in the media index folder
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Comment #92
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Did not solve my problem, but great insight and advice. Unfortunately F3 screen won't accept anything in the 'monitored Floders' field - and disappears as soon as I update it. Thereby no monitored folders.
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Comment #93
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Comment #57 work great for me, got rid of all the audio, mp3's files I did not want. I had two files left over in the library and manually deleted them, right click on file (mp3)>properties>delete>delete from library, or from computer if you wish.
Thanks Gary
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Comment #94
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It doesn't work.
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Comment #95
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I can't find the "F (or whatever drive is appropriate for you):Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Index" part....where the hell is it?? It's not showing!
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Comment #96
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thanks a lot boss i was facing a lot of problems , those are solved now.
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Comment #97
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OK, good to know I can delete this stinko and useless (to me) 8 gig file. I'm a Winamp user. Too bad MS won't let you put it where you want. (I mean on a different partition.)
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Comment #98
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it's exactly what i was looking for! thank you!
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Comment #99
(Posted by JoeyP)
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How come in Windows Vista Home Premium it the UAC will ask for my permission to open the folder and then deny me access....strange.....
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Comment #100
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I couldn't find the library database in the folder it says it's in
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Comment #101
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THANK YOU
all other reference info including Microsoft tells you to delete the database file in a different location!
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Comment #102
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The copy of the file I had was two years old and didn't actually fix anything when I deleted it. Article doesn't say what version of Media Player this applies to?
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Comment #103
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you are a god!
whoever posted this should immediately be made CEO of Microsoft - because you are smarter than Microsoft will ever be.
I love you,
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Comment #104
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1. Close Windows Media Player, wait about 3 seconds for the database to close.
2. Using "My Computer", navigate to the following folder:
F (or whatever drive is appropriate for you):Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Index
3. Delete the "wmplibrary....db" file here.
THE FILE IS NOT THERE!!!
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Comment #105
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I'm not done!
NEXT
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Comment #106
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Theres a command you can run inside wmp that does the same thing. Here's the instructions.
-Click on the down arrow under "Library"
-On that context menu select "apply media information changes"
-then just go through the next dialog
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Comment #107
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please restore my window media player
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Comment #108
(Posted by Christopher Girodat)
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End Windows Media Player. Go to C:Documents and Settingsyour_usernameLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player, and delete all of the files of type "Windows Media Library". When you run Windows Media Player, your library will be empty and ready to add new files.
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Comment #109
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WMP11 users see post 49!!!
And I can't remember which comment it was, but a couple down from that one in the 50's someone talks about disabling watched folders in tools_>Options, Library Tab... yeah, DO THAT! :)
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Comment #110
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The instructions were fine and easy to follow, but because I had Vista, I couldn't see the file I needed, even when you follow comment 113!
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Comment #111
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Doesn't exist!
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Comment #112
(Posted by alefalko)
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WINDOWS XP SP2 WMP 9 connected as USER ( not as ADMINISTRATOR ); I navigated to :Documents and SettingsmyusernameLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player and deleted the *.wmdb files there and it WORKED.
THANKS to super admin, comment 10 and comment 106
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Comment #113
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Excellent,yes there is a slight diff between WMP9,10&11 but the easiest method is to just delete all *.wmdb's. Ez method: From the StartSearch enter *wmdb, find them all and delete - your done!
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Comment #114
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I followed the directions as given in the article but nothing changed in WMP.
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Comment #115
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shit
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Comment #116
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IS not applicable to WMP 9.
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Comment #117
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the media player is no opening i need repairs
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Comment #118
(Posted by Sarah)
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I have Media Player 9, and this didn't work until I did Comment #46
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Comment #119
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It didn't work. None of my music makes it into the library despite the progress meter saying otherwise.
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Comment #120
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ideal
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Comment #121
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One of the more elegant trick, sort the files by name, and odd enough the drive is part of the name, select everything on the nonexistingdrive and delete them. the file is clean now.
another one delete the file (under the user location: CurrentDatabase_59R.wmdb) and all is clean.
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Comment #122
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For those of you running Media Player 10. When I navigated to the Microsoft Media Player Folder using File Explorer I couldn't see the wmdb file. If you do a search and click on Advanced and make sure you have a check in checkbox for viewing hidden files and folders it will find the wmdb files.
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Comment #123
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Information is erroneous for v10.0.x media player. No DB file in "All Users" and I can't find WTF Microcrap hides it! >:-(
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Comment #124
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Instructions were clear and accurate. The author did not just say what to do but gave a the reasons why the program was behaving poorly. The reader should be able to solve any future issues.
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Comment #125
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Didn't Work
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Comment #126
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Hi, I created a playlist in media player, and when I deleted it from the player and the hard drive, something like a "ghost" file showed up in media player. It comes up like an audio file, but no information is embedded, I think it has something to do with the deleting of the playlist, since it popped up only when I did that, need some help getting rid of the "ghost" file. Any ideas?
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Comment #127
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The POPUPS on this site are an absolute disgrace, do you have no scruples at all?
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Comment #128
(Posted by dale)
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For Everyone who cannot et this to work.
The file DOES exist, you are either:
1. Copying and pasting the location provided above without changing it to suite your user profile.
2. You are pointing to the wrong directory. The correct Directory is: C:Documents and Settings******Your User Name******Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
Delete all files in that folder, but leaving the other 4 folders untouched.
3. You cannot see the file because you havent chosen to view hidden files or folders.
To view hidden files:
3.1 Open Windows Explorer(or My Computer)
3.2 Click tools.
3.3 Click Folder Options.
3.4 Click the View tab.
3.5 Scroll down to Hidden files and folders and select show hidden files and folders and click ok.
3.6 Repeat option 2. above.
Anyone who cant follow these instructions is quite simply stupid.
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Comment #129
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In WMP11, you need to look at Documents and Settings[user name]Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
Besides, the Find Files program in XP is a little poor, so it is often no surprise that you can't locate the files by searching using this method.
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Comment #130
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as i want it be deleted
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Comment #131
(Posted by Unknown)
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#15 really works
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Comment #132
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Yes deleting the library file helps, but it also clears all playlists, auto playlists, sync data to mp3 players etc etc.
AND after some time i get new errors on a lot of files, so i would end up remaking the playlists etc etc etc often.
Is there REALLY no better way to clean up the errors without deleting the whole library. Such as a registry cleaner or so...
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Comment #133
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, clear the Windows Media Player database. To do this, follow these steps:1. Exit Windows Media Player.
2. For Windows XP:
Click Start, click Run, type %userprofile%Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player, and then click OK.
For Windows Vista:
Click Start, click Run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%MicrosoftMedia Player, and then click OK.
3. Select all the files in the folder, and then click Delete on the File menu.
Note You do not have to delete the folders that are in this folder.
4. Restart Windows Media Player.
Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.
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Comment #134
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Just the information I needed
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Comment #135
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no, the same library keeps coming up. I have deleted it under all the users that exist after all users.
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Comment #136
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This is exactly what I had to do.
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Comment #137
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Because there was nothing in this folder dispite my library.
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Comment #138
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Was not exactly what I needed (WMP11) but gave enough of a hint for me to find out what I DID need to do. Thanks.
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Comment #139
(Posted by Samantha)
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I finally found the Application Data folder but the MediaIndex is empty...
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Comment #140
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THANKS!
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Comment #141
(Posted by an unknown user)
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wrong information there is no
Application DataMicrosoftMedia Index wmplibrary....db
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Comment #142
(Posted by an unknown user)
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I need one of my playlists to be repaired or re-associated, still not able to find the music
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Comment #143
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WELL, THAT FILE DOES NOT EVEN EXIST ON MY COMPUTER. I HAVE SEARCH EVERY WHERE, ALL USERS. I EVEN SEARCH FOR HIDDEN FILES & HAVE MY SETTINGS SO I SEE ALL FILES. SO WHAT DO I DO NOW. I CAN GET MEDIA PLAYER TO SEE ALL MY FILES. BUT IT WORKS FINE ON MY OTHER COMPUTERS. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment #144
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Does not apply to Vista
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Comment #145
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Just select all files in library view then delete to empty the library (make sure you chosee optoin that doesnt delete the actual files!)
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Comment #146
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short, simple but effective solution
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Comment #147
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sounds simple compared to other options
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Comment #148
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there are 2 Application data folders, make sure you open the one within the local settings and not the one directly under the username. Then you will find the folder Microsoft and Mediaplayer and then delete all the .wmdb files. worked for me on Xp WMP11
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Comment #149
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Thank you.
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Comment #150
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Can't do this in Vista! Otherwise great...
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Comment #151
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This can be a very annoying flaw in WMP, which can take a very long time to rectify. Thank you for this article.
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Comment #152
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Because I can NOT figure out how to direct the Media Library to point to the folders where I want to / keep my music files. I'm used to using Windows Explorer for organizing my files, and the Media Player is definitely NOT intuitive! Thanks VERY much for this help.
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Comment #153
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short and sweet. thanks.
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Comment #154
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Any fool knows this. Why can't some bright spark figure a way to edit an existing currentdatabase_360 file. Or at least a way to import from an old computer that doesn't require vista easy transfer.
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Comment #155
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It's close. But my files are in C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player.
Notice the addition of "Local Settings." Also, they might be in a different profile then "ALL USERS." Just delete the whole Media Player file when you find it. The correct one will have the *.wmdb files in it. It may be easiest to just search your computer for *.wmdb files and delete the directory you find them in provided it looks somewhat like the location in this article.
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Comment #156
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10/20/08 - Win XP/ WMP 11. The above did not work but a search for *.wmdb files and deleting all of them, including the registry entries, did the trick. I suppose I could have done them one at a time but don't have the cognative capacity. Be sure to check the "search system" and "search hidden" in the "more advanced options."
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Comment #157
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Use below location for MP 11 and Vista.
%userprofile%Local SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
Good luck.
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Comment #158
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None of the delete tips ive tried has worked, and i was navigated to the right folder HOWEVER.
when i searched after .wmdb files, i found LOADS even tho my folder was empy it seemed that the part can vary a little, as mine Right path was this :
E:Documents and SettingsFrederickLokale indstillingerApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Player
Remeber this is a Danish installation of XP, i would say that "lokale indstillinger" would translate into "Locale Options" or something simmilar :P, this helped me, Search and you shall find.. Thanks i was SO close to jjust uninstall my WM 11. ^^.
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Comment #159
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no help
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Comment #160
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The answer in comment #29. that's it folks. problem solved. I did not delete any file. I just renamed all of them (just in case). Worked perfectly. follow those steps. Peace!
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Comment #161
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Read only files cannot be viewed in Windows xp
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Comment #162
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My WMP is deleting songs from my playlist, that I have not deleted. Do you know how to fix this problem?
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Comment #163
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WMP has caused me to waste dozens of hours continually fixing its listing of my media as I download and then remove audio library books, and move music around. If this works, I'll be a new person, with lots more time to enjoy my media instead of fiddling with it.
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Comment #164
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the file did not exist on my computer and yes, it was XP.
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Comment #165
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what worked for me was to search for .wmdb files. i searched my harddrive for all .wmdb files. also i had to click the "more advanced options" in the search and had to have "search hidden files and folders" selected. i also had "search subfolders" and "search system folders selected"...it came up with two different .wmdb files i just deleted them and opened WMP and everything was clear. Good luck.
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Comment #166
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didn't work
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Comment #167
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clear and concise
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Comment #168
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no wmplibrary....db file exists in version of WMP I am using
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Comment #169
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No files in folder :Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMicrosoftMedia Index
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Comment #170
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no help
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