Missing Music Library

I use WMP daily, went to open it today and my entire music library is GONE! I
hope this is a simple fix. I don't recall making any changes, other than
adding music to my ITUNES library to sync my husband's IPOD. I hope this is a
simple fix...I'm just used to opening WMP, adding and arrainging music
without problems! Thanx for your help!

TcG
Sat Jun 28 00:30:00 PDT 2008

it appears as though the library db is corrupt. you might need to rebuild
the music library. check the link to the article below. Follow the
instructions. it isn't quite clear, but when the file browser opens, just
select the FILES...not the folders, and del the files. Then when MP opens
again it will rebuild the music library for all of the music files under the
auto moniter folders. This will not delete the actual music files or folders.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718#top

hope this helps.

"TastefullyCasey" wrote:

> I use WMP daily, went to open it today and my entire music library is GONE! I
> hope this is a simple fix. I don't recall making any changes, other than
> adding music to my ITUNES library to sync my husband's IPOD. I hope this is a
> simple fix...I'm just used to opening WMP, adding and arrainging music
> without problems! Thanx for your help!

TastefullyCasey
Sun Jun 29 10:41:00 PDT 2008

Thanx for your help. I did everything that this article stated. I cannot
delete the file "CurrentDatabase_360" file, and leave the folders as article
states. When I try to delete this file, I get an error message that it is
being used by another program...but I have closed WMP. I am using Windows
Vista.

When I try to rebuild my library, I cannot, and the folders that I select to
add to library will not remain, and no music is added. Please help this
uneducated person resolve this issue...with much gratitude.

"TcG" wrote:

> it appears as though the library db is corrupt. you might need to rebuild
> the music library. check the link to the article below. Follow the
> instructions. it isn't quite clear, but when the file browser opens, just
> select the FILES...not the folders, and del the files. Then when MP opens
> again it will rebuild the music library for all of the music files under the
> auto moniter folders. This will not delete the actual music files or folders.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718#top
>
> hope this helps.
>
> "TastefullyCasey" wrote:
>
> > I use WMP daily, went to open it today and my entire music library is GONE! I
> > hope this is a simple fix. I don't recall making any changes, other than
> > adding music to my ITUNES library to sync my husband's IPOD. I hope this is a
> > simple fix...I'm just used to opening WMP, adding and arrainging music
> > without problems! Thanx for your help!

TastefullyCasey
Sun Jun 29 11:05:01 PDT 2008

I did exactly as the article stated. I am using Windows Vista. I could not
delete the file "CurrentDatabase_360" file, receiving an error message that
it is being used by another program. I already closed WMP, so I'm not sure
what other program it is being used by.

No matter what I do, I cannot rebuild my library, and the folders that I
choose to rebuild from will not stay, and I have to keep reselecting the
folders. I have restarted my computer several times, and when I open WMP it
states "There are no items in this library yet-the Player is searching for
digital media files in the background. CLICK HERE to add files to the library
now." I have tried this, but still get no response.

Please help this uneducated person resolve this frustrating problem, with
great appreciation.

"TcG" wrote:

> it appears as though the library db is corrupt. you might need to rebuild
> the music library. check the link to the article below. Follow the
> instructions. it isn't quite clear, but when the file browser opens, just
> select the FILES...not the folders, and del the files. Then when MP opens
> again it will rebuild the music library for all of the music files under the
> auto moniter folders. This will not delete the actual music files or folders.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718#top
>
> hope this helps.
>
> "TastefullyCasey" wrote:
>
> > I use WMP daily, went to open it today and my entire music library is GONE! I
> > hope this is a simple fix. I don't recall making any changes, other than
> > adding music to my ITUNES library to sync my husband's IPOD. I hope this is a
> > simple fix...I'm just used to opening WMP, adding and arrainging music
> > without problems! Thanx for your help!

zachd
Sun Jun 29 12:33:22 PDT 2008


Is the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service still running? You
would need to stop that first.

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"TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:E57036D4-DB06-4529-851D-B04289BAE2C8@microsoft.com...
> Thanx for your help. I did everything that this article stated. I cannot
> delete the file "CurrentDatabase_360" file, and leave the folders as
> article
> states. When I try to delete this file, I get an error message that it is
> being used by another program...but I have closed WMP. I am using Windows
> Vista.
>
> When I try to rebuild my library, I cannot, and the folders that I select
> to
> add to library will not remain, and no music is added. Please help this
> uneducated person resolve this issue...with much gratitude.
>
> "TcG" wrote:
>
>> it appears as though the library db is corrupt. you might need to
>> rebuild
>> the music library. check the link to the article below. Follow the
>> instructions. it isn't quite clear, but when the file browser opens,
>> just
>> select the FILES...not the folders, and del the files. Then when MP
>> opens
>> again it will rebuild the music library for all of the music files under
>> the
>> auto moniter folders. This will not delete the actual music files or
>> folders.
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718#top
>>
>> hope this helps.
>>
>> "TastefullyCasey" wrote:
>>
>> > I use WMP daily, went to open it today and my entire music library is
>> > GONE! I
>> > hope this is a simple fix. I don't recall making any changes, other
>> > than
>> > adding music to my ITUNES library to sync my husband's IPOD. I hope
>> > this is a
>> > simple fix...I'm just used to opening WMP, adding and arrainging music
>> > without problems! Thanx for your help!

TastefullyCasey
Sun Jun 29 13:17:02 PDT 2008

I have also tried to rename the folder %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player,
but keep getting stopped with the error message "need permission to
continue". I am the administrator, so I am unsure as to why I get this
message....

TastefullyCasey
Sun Jun 29 13:37:01 PDT 2008

Your site is where I have gotten the majority of my helpful information,
Zach. You have been a real life saver. However, I keep running into another
problem each time I try something new. I downloaded the update that you
stated that I would need for WMP11 for Vista, but my system stated the update
did not apply to my system.

Also, please see my reply about not being able to rename the Media Player
folder.

I can't determine if the Network sharing Service is still running, b/c WMP
freezes every time I try to see if it is running or to stop it. Thanx for
your help.

zachd
Sun Jun 29 14:08:13 PDT 2008


If there's a reference to previous data, it would be most helpful to respond
back to your original post as opposed to creating a new thread, as it is
difficult for me to remember the contexts of most discussions. =)

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"TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:2E0862ED-E32E-4014-A8D4-16217ABE04AC@microsoft.com...
> Your site is where I have gotten the majority of my helpful information,
> Zach. You have been a real life saver. However, I keep running into
> another
> problem each time I try something new. I downloaded the update that you
> stated that I would need for WMP11 for Vista, but my system stated the
> update
> did not apply to my system.
>
> Also, please see my reply about not being able to rename the Media Player
> folder.
>
> I can't determine if the Network sharing Service is still running, b/c WMP
> freezes every time I try to see if it is running or to stop it. Thanx for
> your help.

zachd
Mon Jun 30 12:31:04 PDT 2008


You can stop it from the Services control panel too. =)

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"TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:2E0862ED-E32E-4014-A8D4-16217ABE04AC@microsoft.com...
> Your site is where I have gotten the majority of my helpful information,
> Zach. You have been a real life saver. However, I keep running into
> another
> problem each time I try something new. I downloaded the update that you
> stated that I would need for WMP11 for Vista, but my system stated the
> update
> did not apply to my system.
>
> Also, please see my reply about not being able to rename the Media Player
> folder.
>
> I can't determine if the Network sharing Service is still running, b/c WMP
> freezes every time I try to see if it is running or to stop it. Thanx for
> your help.

zachd
Thu Jul 03 00:32:25 PDT 2008


You would need to stop the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
before continuing.

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See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
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"TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:002F1E3C-4606-4F1F-BEA7-37824D3C0886@microsoft.com...
>I have also tried to rename the folder %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media
>Player,
> but keep getting stopped with the error message "need permission to
> continue". I am the administrator, so I am unsure as to why I get this
> message....

Insideout
Wed Jul 09 22:41:00 PDT 2008

Hi Zach,

You have been most helpful with the information you have provided so far but
I seem to be getting stuck when it comes to locating or fixing this sharing
issue. I am no expert in computers by any means but feel as though I have
navigated my way well so far, but I seem to be getting stuck here. Like
TastefullyCasey media player freezes when I select Media sharing. I want to
stop it like you said from the Services control panel, but I have to admit
that I have no idea where this is. I have looked and I have no idea. Can you
help me please?



"zachd [MSFT]" wrote:

>
> You can stop it from the Services control panel too. =)
>
> --
> Speaking for myself only.
> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> --
> "TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:2E0862ED-E32E-4014-A8D4-16217ABE04AC@microsoft.com...
> > Your site is where I have gotten the majority of my helpful information,
> > Zach. You have been a real life saver. However, I keep running into
> > another
> > problem each time I try something new. I downloaded the update that you
> > stated that I would need for WMP11 for Vista, but my system stated the
> > update
> > did not apply to my system.
> >
> > Also, please see my reply about not being able to rename the Media Player
> > folder.
> >
> > I can't determine if the Network sharing Service is still running, b/c WMP
> > freezes every time I try to see if it is running or to stop it. Thanx for
> > your help.
>
>
>

zachd
Mon Jul 14 18:58:48 PDT 2008


It's listed as the "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service" there.
Can you find that? If so, Stop that. =)

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"Insideout" <Insideout@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0FA6B044-6D43-4B3F-A59E-931C763D7133@microsoft.com...
> Hi Zach,
>
> You have been most helpful with the information you have provided so far
> but
> I seem to be getting stuck when it comes to locating or fixing this
> sharing
> issue. I am no expert in computers by any means but feel as though I have
> navigated my way well so far, but I seem to be getting stuck here. Like
> TastefullyCasey media player freezes when I select Media sharing. I want
> to
> stop it like you said from the Services control panel, but I have to admit
> that I have no idea where this is. I have looked and I have no idea. Can
> you
> help me please?
>
>
>
> "zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>>
>> You can stop it from the Services control panel too. =)
>>
>> --
>> Speaking for myself only.
>> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights.
>> --
>> "TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> message news:2E0862ED-E32E-4014-A8D4-16217ABE04AC@microsoft.com...
>> > Your site is where I have gotten the majority of my helpful
>> > information,
>> > Zach. You have been a real life saver. However, I keep running into
>> > another
>> > problem each time I try something new. I downloaded the update that
>> > you
>> > stated that I would need for WMP11 for Vista, but my system stated the
>> > update
>> > did not apply to my system.
>> >
>> > Also, please see my reply about not being able to rename the Media
>> > Player
>> > folder.
>> >
>> > I can't determine if the Network sharing Service is still running, b/c
>> > WMP
>> > freezes every time I try to see if it is running or to stop it. Thanx
>> > for
>> > your help.
>>
>>
>>

Insideout
Tue Jul 15 00:30:01 PDT 2008

Hi Zach,

I am not sure what I have done. I dont think that I found that but it just
seems to have started working again now so I must have pressed something.
Thank you very much for your replies, and helpful website.

"zachd [MSFT]" wrote:

>
> It's listed as the "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service" there.
> Can you find that? If so, Stop that. =)
>
> --
> Speaking for myself only.
> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> --
> "Insideout" <Insideout@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0FA6B044-6D43-4B3F-A59E-931C763D7133@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Zach,
> >
> > You have been most helpful with the information you have provided so far
> > but
> > I seem to be getting stuck when it comes to locating or fixing this
> > sharing
> > issue. I am no expert in computers by any means but feel as though I have
> > navigated my way well so far, but I seem to be getting stuck here. Like
> > TastefullyCasey media player freezes when I select Media sharing. I want
> > to
> > stop it like you said from the Services control panel, but I have to admit
> > that I have no idea where this is. I have looked and I have no idea. Can
> > you
> > help me please?
> >
> >
> >
> > "zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> You can stop it from the Services control panel too. =)
> >>
> >> --
> >> Speaking for myself only.
> >> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> >> rights.
> >> --
> >> "TastefullyCasey" <TastefullyCasey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> message news:2E0862ED-E32E-4014-A8D4-16217ABE04AC@microsoft.com...
> >> > Your site is where I have gotten the majority of my helpful
> >> > information,
> >> > Zach. You have been a real life saver. However, I keep running into
> >> > another
> >> > problem each time I try something new. I downloaded the update that
> >> > you
> >> > stated that I would need for WMP11 for Vista, but my system stated the
> >> > update
> >> > did not apply to my system.
> >> >
> >> > Also, please see my reply about not being able to rename the Media
> >> > Player
> >> > folder.
> >> >
> >> > I can't determine if the Network sharing Service is still running, b/c
> >> > WMP
> >> > freezes every time I try to see if it is running or to stop it. Thanx
> >> > for
> >> > your help.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>