Windows 10: Where are the Windows 11 WMP Legacy metadata files located to recreate the library in a new PC?

Where are the Windows Media Player Legacy metadata files located in the Windows 11 OS to re-create the library in a new PC. There were extensive manual operations that I did to considerable number of music files to associate the song with correct album and or adding artist name along with adding album art manually. All the files that the current library points to are on a separate drive that I will move and install in the new PC so there will be no changes with respect to the driver letter, folders / file names and location. However, just letting the WMPL build a new Library simply by enteri

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WMP Legacy registers my song as something different

Hello, Od Siderokastritis

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with WMP Legacy. It sounds like the song metadata is not being updated correctly by the player. Here are some possible solutions:

• Make sure that you have enabled the option to write media information changes to files in WMP Legacy. You can do this by going to Tools > Options > Library and checking the box. Then, you can use Tools > Apply media information changes to force WMP Legacy to write the changes to the file immediately.
  
• Check if the song file is part of your Music library in WMP Legacy. If not, try adding it and reopening the player.
  
• Delete any hidden files named AlbumArtSmall.jpg or Folder.jpg in the folder where the song file is stored. These files may contain incorrect album art or metadata that WMP Legacy reads instead of the file itself. You may need to show hidden items first: View hidden files and folders in Windows - Microsoft Support.
  
• Clear the cache of WMP Legacy as suggested here: On Windows Media Player Legacy, new machine with Windows 11 - Microsoft Community. You might have to add your songs or playlist back to WMP. so create a backup of the “Media Player” folder in advance.
  

If none of these works, you may need to try a different media player like the new Media Player: Windows Media Player - Microsoft Store Apps, as Windows Media Player won't be updated anymore, making it impossible to fix any possible bugs and glitches.

Do not hesitate to inform me if you have any further concerns.

Best regards

Yuhao Li

Microsoft Community Technical Support

 

Legacy Media Player for Windows 11

Hello NealCassady,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

It seems you're experiencing issues with the legacy Windows Media Player in Windows 11, specifically with syncing new material to the library and having it show up consistently.

Firstly, could you let me know the specific system version? You can check it by pressing the Win key + R key, and typing "winver", then press Enter, please take a screenshot/photo of it, and only send the relevant information without PII in the next reply.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and address the problem:

1. Check Library Locations:
   
   Make sure that the folders containing your music files are included in the media library locations. To do this:
   
   1. Open Windows Media Player.
      
   2. Go to the "Organize" menu and select "Manage libraries" > "Music".
      
   3. Ensure that the folders containing your music files are listed. If they're not, add them.
      
2. Library Update:
   
   Sometimes, Windows Media Player might not automatically update the library. You can manually trigger a library update:
   
   1. Open Windows Media Player.
      
   2. Go to the "Organize" menu and select "Apply media information changes".
      
   3. This should initiate a scan and update of your library.
      
3. Rebuild Library:
   
   Since you've mentioned that you've rebuilt the library already, you might want to try it again to ensure all data is up to date:
   
   1. Open Windows Media Player.
      
   2. Go to the "Organize" menu and select "Manage libraries" > "Music."
      
   3. Remove the folders containing your music files from the list.
      
   4. Close Windows Media Player.
      
   5. Reopen Windows Media Player and re-add the folders to the library.
      
4. Check File Formats and Metadata:
   
   • Ensure that the music files you're adding are in formats supported by Windows Media Player (e.g., MP3, WMA).
     
   • Check the file metadata to ensure it's correctly tagged, as incorrect or missing metadata can sometimes lead to files not appearing in the library.
     
5. Windows 11 Updates:
   
   Keep your Windows 11 operating system up to date. Sometimes, updates can address compatibility or performance issues.
   

Remember to back up your media library and any important data before making significant changes to your library or system settings.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

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?