Windows 10: How can WMP open an "Other library" at startup?

Discus and support How can WMP open an "Other library" at startup? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I use to start WMP in library view. By default, Music in <My Library> is active. Now I'd like WMP to start into a subfolder of an "Other library", e.g.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by tom11, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. TOM11
    tom11 Win User

    How can WMP open an "Other library" at startup?


    I use to start WMP in library view. By default, Music in <My Library> is active. Now I'd like WMP to start into a subfolder of an "Other library", e.g. FritzMedia - Music.
    With parameters in the target line of a shortcut I was not successful. What can do the job?

    Many thanks for all hints,
    Tom

    :)
     
    tom11, Sep 8, 2020
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  2. BREE
    Bree Win User

    WMP Problem

    It should be there. Let's try again, step by step.

    First, find out what version of Windows you have. Use the Winkey + R to bring up the 'Run' box, type Winver then click OK. You should see a version number, 1511, 1607 or 1703.

    If you have 1703, open Settings > Apps. For any other version open Settings > System.

    Click on Default in the list to the left (in 1703 it's called Default apps).

    Scroll down the list to find 'Video player'. This will probably say the default is 'Films & TV'. Whatever it says, click on it to bring up a list of possible apps to set as the default. You should see something like this with Windows Media Player in the 'Choose an application' list. Click on Windows Media Player and it will become the default for all types of video.


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    Bree, Sep 8, 2020
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  3. JACEE
    Jacee Win User
    TV video library shows on WMP PC but PC server/WMP not on TV?

    Can you connect using one or more or these listed (default) settings... you need to scroll down.
    How can WMP open an "Other library" at startup? [​IMG]
     
    Jacee, Sep 8, 2020
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  4. DAVIDSNASHALL
    DavidSnashall Win User

    How can WMP open an "Other library" at startup?

    WMP 12 in Windows 10

    I have recently upgraded to Windows 10, but my music library is empty in WMP 12. I have deleted the library database, changed music locations and added into "organize" and still no listing in the library. Can anyone suggest how I can get my library back
    and hence play music in WMP 12?
     
    DavidSnashall, Sep 8, 2020
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