Windows 10: Windows Media Player will not add any files to it's library.

Discus and support Windows Media Player will not add any files to it's library. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've tried all the known help like disabling WMP, restarting, reenabling WMP and restarting again but these simply do not work. I'm current on updates... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by albinosanta, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Windows Media Player will not add any files to it's library.


    I've tried all the known help like disabling WMP, restarting, reenabling WMP and restarting again but these simply do not work. I'm current on updates and all so that shouldn't be a problem. I'm really hoping someone out there has a solution to this problem.

    :)
     
    albinosanta, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. Yaqub K Win User

    windows media player

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    What is the exact error message you get when you to try play files on Windows Media Player?

    I suggest you to run both Windows Media Player Library and Settings troubleshooter and check.

    Step 1: If your computer is having problems playing video or audio files in Windows Media Player, try using the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter checks the configuration and network settings
    for Windows Media Player to make sure that you can play content you've downloaded and saved to your computer, or content streaming over a network or the Internet.

    Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

    • Press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
      Troubleshooting.
    • Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Settings
      and follow the instructions.

    Step 2: If your computer is having problems accessing your collection of digital media files in the Windows Media Player Library, try using the Windows Media Player Library troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter makes sure
    Windows Media Player is correctly installed on your computer, and checks to see whether your Player Library is corrupted.

    Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

    • Press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
      Troubleshooting.
    • Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Library
      and follow the instructions.

    Please reply us on the status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Yaqub K, Sep 23, 2020
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  3. Libraries?? What's the difference between Windows Media Player Libraries and File Explorer Libraries?

    Hi Community,

    I am trying to find out

    1: how to use Windows 10 File Explorer libraries?

    2: what libraries are for?

    3: how Windows 10 File Explorer libraries are different or similar to Windows Media Player libraries?

    4: Where does Windows Media Player get its media database from?

    I see Libraries listed in File Explorer and the subfolders Music, Pictures, Videos.

    I have found out how to add folders to them. (by right clicking the folder I want to add and clicking 'include in library', then choose the appropriate library for the file type).

    When I open Windows Media Player, I can choose Music, Pictures or Video from the list on the left of the player. However, the files in Windows Media Player Video Library are not the same ones as the files I've added to the File Explorer Video Library.

    Any helpful advice appreciated.
     
    EvelynMorton, Sep 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Arul_D Win User

    Windows Media Player will not add any files to it's library.

    Windows Media player Library Windows 10

    Hi Pat,

    The error ‘Media library is corrupt’ occurs when the Windows Media Player library database has become corrupted.

    To resolve this problem, clear the Windows Media Player database. To do this, follow these steps:


    • Press Windows key + R, click
      Run
      , type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player, and then click
      OK.

    • 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.

    Restart Windows Media Player.

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


    • Press Windows key + R, click
      Run
      , type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft, and then click
      OK
      .

    • Select the Media Player folder, and then click
      Delete on the File menu.

    • Restart Windows Media Player.

    Note: Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

    Hope it helps. Do let us know, if you have any further queries about Windows 10.
    We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Arul_D, Sep 23, 2020
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