Windows 10: Windows 11 Media Player does not recognize music files

Discus and support Windows 11 Media Player does not recognize music files in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Using Windows 11 Media Player:Music folder has ~ 5,400 music files.All Music files are MP3.Total space used by music files is ~ 20GB.The Windows Media... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Spencer Norman, Jan 19, 2025.

  1. Windows 11 Media Player does not recognize music files


    Using Windows 11 Media Player:Music folder has ~ 5,400 music files.All Music files are MP3.Total space used by music files is ~ 20GB.The Windows Media Player does not recognize the folder used as having music in it, trying to add the folder crashes Windows Media Player.Tried thus far:Various Database delete/rebuild options offered in these community discussions.Removed and reinstalled Windows Media Player multiple times including reboots and etc.Any assistance would be appreciated.

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    Spencer Norman, Jan 19, 2025
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  2. malware Win User

    Windows Media Player 11 in June

    Although we have to wait for the new Microsoft Vista OS, new version of Windows Media Player 11 will be available before the end of June. The XP version won't have all the features of its Vista successor, but the company won't say which features will be excluded. I guess we have to wait for a public test version and see what's included. With the new media player, consumers will be able to "reverse sync," meaning they can send content from a digital device to a PC. Another change is the ability to alter protected music and video files to change their quality level. With the new software, protected Windows Media files can be converted to smaller file sizes for playback on mobile devices. The biggest no go is that Windows Media Player 11 won't allow conversion of purchased Windows Media Songs into Apple iPods. So songs bought from a Windows Media store still won't play on the iPod.

    Source: CNET News
     
    malware, Jan 19, 2025
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  3. Aaron_Sum Win User
    Windows Media Player.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to check the ‘Windows Media Player’ settings from the steps below.

    1. Open the ‘Windows Media Player’, in the player ‘Library’, click on ‘Organize’.
    2. Select ‘Options’, this will open the ‘Options’ window for the ‘Windows Media Player’.
    3. Click on the ‘Library’ tab, please confirm if the ‘Retrieve additional information from the Internet’ is checked, check the options ‘Rename music files using rip music settings’ and ‘Rearrange music in rip
      music folder, using rip music settings’ under ‘Automatic media information updates for files’. Click on ‘Apply’.
    4. Click on the ‘Player’ tab and check the option ‘Connect to the Internet’. Click on apply.
    5. Restart the ‘Windows Media Player’ and check if it works out for you.
    Hope it helps.

    Aaron Summith

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Aaron_Sum, Jan 19, 2025
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  4. Windows 11 Media Player does not recognize music files

    Windows music media files.

    Hi,

    I appreciate if you could answer to a few questions to narrow down to the issue.

    • Are you trying to play the music's directly from the CD?
    • Are you using Windows Media Player to paly the music?
    • Did you try a different player?
    • Did you try copying the songs to a particular folder and checked if the issue persists?
    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click Windows Media Player Settings.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 19, 2025
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