Do I need wmp to use database

[joostzilla]

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I've a quit large number of files in my music database (23000 +) and it takes ages to update this database in Windows Media Player even if I add only a few files. Than I have update the database in the MP set-up. That also takes a couple of hours. Is this the right way to do this or can I just put the files in my music folder and than update via MP set-up without WMP.

[Koudijs]

Hi joostzilla,

The music database does not depend on WMP.
So after you have added new files to your music folder only a rescan via MP setup is necessary.
If you tick the 'Only update files added/changed after...' option only the new files will be added to the database.
This saves time compared to a complete scan of your entire collection.

Regards,
Jan

[joostzilla]

Originally Posted by Koudijs

Hi joostzilla,

The music database does not depend on WMP.
So after you have added new files to your music folder only a rescan via MP setup is necessary.
If you tick the 'Only update files added/changed after...' option only the new files will be added to the database.
This saves time compared to a complete scan of your entire collection.

Regards,
Jan

Thanks jan,

But whats the best way to change and control the tags?

gr. Joost

[mbuzina]

Search the internet for mp3 tag editor and you will be presented with a large collection of tools. I used http://www.id3-tagit.de/ which served my purpose.

[Koudijs]

You can use WMP for changing tags but it always takes some time before the changes are written to the file.
As an alternative you can also use Mp3tag (http://www.mp3tag.de/en/).

Regards,
Jan