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Started by bobm4242 at 11/16/2007 19:11:43. Topic has 355 replies.
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Join Date: 11/16/2007 17:45:13

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11/16/2007 19:11:43
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista
I have XP and renaming the db worked for 90% of the data in Library but there are still 10% which have the wrong album information even though when I look at the file the tags are correct!!!!

"The Sands of time are eroded by the rivers of constant change"
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Join Date: 11/14/2007 21:17:43

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11/16/2007 19:31:21
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista
this is awesome, thanks. Big Smile [:D]

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Join Date: 11/13/2007 16:18:29

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11/16/2007 20:20:56
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista

I'm not a computer whiz, but I believe the answer is at:  http://forums.zune.net/2203/ShowPost.aspx - look for the Microsoft Response.  I believe they forgot to mention that the two files you'll edit are hidden.  To un-hide them, follow the steps MS outlined, to the point where the two files should be.  You won't see the two files, because they're hidden.  So, go on top of the window toolbar, click on "Tools", then click on "Folder Options."  Then, click on tab "View" - where you should see "Do Not Show Hidden Files."  Change this to "Show Hidden Files", click on "Apply" then click "OK."  Afterwards, follow steps outlined by MS, to rename files.  This will align/fix the zune problems and it did for me.  Allow library to rebuild, before attaching your Zune.  When finished and you plug your Zune in, it will not be recognized by your computer at first and will think it's linked to another computer.  Just set it up as usual.  And, if you're using wireless, you have to reset that, as well.  It doesn't take long and don't foreget to go back and change View Files back to "Hidden."  Other issues that you may encounter, may/should be addressed by different forums, where you may find your answers.  Everyone is frustrated, but I think it just takes a little time.

Later...

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Join Date: 11/15/2007 20:48:24

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11/16/2007 20:30:52
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista

all of my files on my cpu actually changed...they were correct before the update, then everything got mixed up...is going through my library and individually changing them the only way i can fix the problem or is there a faster way? also it won't let me play some music, the player says item can't found or is missing, when i go to play it...how can it be missing when i can play the song on my cpu and it says it's on the zune? thanks for your help
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Join Date: 11/14/2007 07:15:20

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11/16/2007 21:42:16
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista
it didn't work for me. nothing as far as i can tell has been changed. all my metadata is correct. its honestly not a big deal for me but i definitely want it fixed

i need a fix 'cause i'm going down
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Join Date: 11/16/2007 22:12:35

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11/16/2007 22:29:48
re: [Can't find the recommended files to fix problem

I cannot find one of the files that I need to find to use the fix.  I am running XP.

I am going to list the file paths that are available on my computer. I have show hidden files enabled   

1. c/doc & settings/user/doc & settings/microsoft/zune/firmware updates (this is the ONLY) file or folder in this folder

2.C/doc & settings/default user/local settings/app. data/microsoft / NO ZUNE FOLDER

                     there is a media player folder with a file of- currentdatabase_59r...  is this the same folder as the CurrentDatabase_365.wmdb ???

                     I did a whole computer search (including hidden files & folders) for  currentdatabase_365.wmbd and could not find it.

I did a whole computer search for zunestore.sdf.  i found this and changed it to zunestore.sdf.backup

 

My problems are: 1. albums have been broken up and are listed mulitple times with only 1 song on each album.  It looks as if I have thousands of files when there should only be hundreds.

                           2.  Misc. album art.  Crazy pictures that come from who knows where!

 

 

Please help.  i was planning to get another for my son this christmas and now I am worried that we will have this problem with the new one also.
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Join Date: 11/13/2007 15:16:55

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11/16/2007 22:53:34
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista

i have assisted some of the zune user regarding the issue about the library's been messed up after the update and this procedures have helped me and other support agent to resolved the issue. thanks!!

lowed, zune support agent.
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Join Date: 11/13/2007 11:45:49

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11/16/2007 23:07:51
re: [FIX] Guide for fixing your music library for those having issues in XP and Vista
 lowed007 wrote:

i have assisted some of the zune user regarding the issue about the library's been messed up after the update and this procedures have helped me and other support agent to resolved the issue. thanks!!

lowed, zune support agent.



Good to hear lowed007. I hope everyone can get their meta data fixed and get their Zunes back out on the street.

Thanks, StreetChariot (XBL/Zune) SharingIsGood.com - Your place to discover new bands and artists on your Zune.

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Join Date: 11/13/2007 11:45:49

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11/16/2007 23:32:40
re: [Can't find the recommended files to fix problem
 thikchik wrote:

I cannot find one of the files that I need to find to use the fix.  I am running XP.

I am going to list the file paths that are available on my computer. I have show hidden files enabled   

1. c/doc & settings/user/doc & settings/microsoft/zune/firmware updates (this is the ONLY) file or folder in this folder

2.C/doc & settings/default user/local settings/app. data/microsoft / NO ZUNE FOLDER

                     there is a media player folder with a file of- currentdatabase_59r...  is this the same folder as the CurrentDatabase_365.wmdb ???

                     I did a whole computer search (including hidden files & folders) for  currentdatabase_365.wmbd and could not find it.

I did a whole computer search for zunestore.sdf.  i found this and changed it to zunestore.sdf.backup

 

My problems are: 1. albums have been broken up and are listed mulitple times with only 1 song on each album.  It looks as if I have thousands of files when there should only be hundreds.

                           2.  Misc. album art.  Crazy pictures that come from who knows where!

 

 

Please help.  i was planning to get another for my son this christmas and now I am worried that we will have this problem with the new one also.



thikchik - Your folder structure should look like this (using thikchik as your logon name for example):

C:\Documents And Settings\thikchik\Local Settings\Application Settings\Microsoft\Zune

Both files should be under that folder. If you go into the firmware update folder, you've gone too far.

If you have any other questions, feel free to post again. :)  

Thanks, StreetChariot (XBL/Zune) SharingIsGood.com - Your place to discover new bands and artists on your Zune.

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Join Date: 11/16/2007 22:12:35

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11/17/2007 00:04:42
re: [Can't find the recommended files to fix problem

When I go through path #1 that I listed- The only files in the microsoft folder is the firmware folder..  

When I go through path #2 that I listed- There is not a zune folder in microsoft folder when I go through local settings.. the files/folders available are: cdplayer, media player, windows media, credentials,OFFICE, works,windows & internest explorer,- NO ZUNE FOLDER....

and yes I do have show hidden files enabled....

 

Any more help?????

 

 
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Join Date: 11/15/2007 22:49:21

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11/17/2007 00:33:57
re: [Can't find the recommended files to fix problem
Question.

When I go to edit the album artist in the "List" mode, how come it reverts back to the wrong artist when i put in the correct artist?
For instance...A Metallica song has the album artist listed as Avenged Sevenfold. When I change it to Metallica, it just goes right back to Avenged Sevenfold. What's weird is, when I change it to anything BUT Metallica, it works just fine...I'm confused.
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Join Date: 11/13/2007 11:45:49

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11/17/2007 00:40:35
re: [Can't find the recommended files to fix problem
 thikchik wrote:

When I go through path #1 that I listed- The only files in the microsoft folder is the firmware folder..  

When I go through path #2 that I listed- There is not a zune folder in microsoft folder when I go through local settings.. the files/folders available are: cdplayer, media player, windows media, credentials,OFFICE, works,windows & internest explorer,- NO ZUNE FOLDER....

and yes I do have show hidden files enabled....

 

Any more help?????

 

 



Did you have the old Zune software installed before you installed the new software, or did you install just the new software without having the old software installed?

Thanks, StreetChariot (XBL/Zune) SharingIsGood.com - Your place to discover new bands and artists on your Zune.

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