XP update

leodis · 14-02-2004, 15:15

Hi Since the new update last week all my media files defaulted back to media player ( i use musicmatch jukebox) i noticed this when i tried to add files to my music library. Ever since the update I can add files to media player but musicmatch will only see files that were in the library before the update even though I have changed mmjb back to being the default player. Has anyone else had this problem or does anyone know how to solve it.

ps the files play on mmjb if I go to the folder they are in and click on them but mmjb does'nt see them when I use the add tracks feature it just sees an empty folder

Xaccers · 14-02-2004, 15:27

Open windows explorer
tools -> folder options
go to the file types tab and scroll down to the extention you want to change, edit its settings to open with the program you want

leodis · 14-02-2004, 15:43

I have changed them back to open with musicmatch but when I try to add them to the musicmatch library the files are in the folder but musicmatch cannot see them to select and add to the library

Xaccers · 14-02-2004, 15:47

try reinstalling musicmatch

chriscl · 14-02-2004, 15:55

Failing that, if you don't use media player, and have XP Service Pack 1 (or 1A) you can go to "Start", "Control Panel", "Add/Remove Programs", "Add/Remove Windows Components" and remove Media Player.

It won't get rid of it completely, but should stop it hijacking file associations!!

HTH!

MadGamer · 14-02-2004, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriscl

Failing that, if you don't use media player, and have XP Service Pack 1 (or 1A) you can go to "Start", "Control Panel", "Add/Remove Programs", "Add/Remove Windows Components" and remove Media Player.

It won't get rid of it completely, but should stop it hijacking file associations!!

HTH!

I have done the same thing. I uninstalled IE through Add/Remobe Windows components. I use Mozillia and because IE was there annoying me i uninstalled it.

DrAwesome · 14-02-2004, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by leodis

I have changed them back to open with musicmatch but when I try to add them to the musicmatch library the files are in the folder but musicmatch cannot see them to select and add to the library

The problem could lye in the file association

Sociable · 14-02-2004, 18:15

Simple solution is usually to do a re-install of the application you want to have all the files associated with. Many programs also have an option built in to re-associate the files though thus saving the need for a reinstall though.

Could also be worth checking to see if that program has an option to "warn" if another program tries to change the associations as this will present you with the option to reverse the process if they do.

leodis · 14-02-2004, 18:40

The file associations are ok its the add files feature thats not seeing the new files in the folders it will let me add the files by opening the folder then double clicking the file as this plays the file and automatically puts it in the library list however when using add files the folder still shows as empty

Sociable · 14-02-2004, 18:47

have you tried a fresh install yet?

leodis · 14-02-2004, 19:12

Yes reinstalled and still no files found its strange because when I play them I can right click on the file and it will take me to the file location but still shows an empty folder

Sociable · 14-02-2004, 19:25

In a word "Weird". LOL

Will have a play around and see if I can create a similar problem and get back to you.

In the meantime hopefully someone else will come up with the magic bullit to kill this gremlin for you.

EDIT: just a thought but does that program let you browse to a folder to add it to the list? If so try changing to a different folder then go back and point it towards the correct one.

leodis · 14-02-2004, 19:59

Thanks Soc yes it lets you search for any folder you want but it doesnt find any files downloaded after the last update any from before that are fine

Stuartbe · 14-02-2004, 21:24

The media player assocs. are checked in the registery before any other app..

Launch media player, select assocs. and deselect all the ticks. This should give the old progs control.... I had a similar problem with real player and this solved it....

HTH

leodis · 15-02-2004, 13:23

Theres no problem with the associations the problem is that musicmatch isn't seeing the files in the folder all files from before last weeks update show in the folder all files after dont show