I ran into a "fix" for this issue. In short, I think it has to do with
corruption of WMP's local data.

I just renamed the local data folder and WMP created a new one and suddenly
I got album info on CD's.


On Vista, the WMP local data folder is:
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player

Close WMP and then rename this folder to something (so you can get it back
if you end up needing something that was stored there...which I didn't):
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player.bak

Try again and see if you get album info.

I detailed this in a recent blog post here:
http://www.davidlenihan.com/2007/07/...usic_coll.html

Not sure why it was corrupt in the first place...pretty annoying though!
Anybody know where we can report WMP bugs? I'd like this one fixed!



"tjb" wrote:

> I have similar problem after updating to XP Professional SP2. Worked properly
> when op system was XP Home. If anyone can help that would be great.
>
> cheers
>
> "RJB" wrote:
>
> > Just a Monday bump to put this problem back at the top... I have compared
> > EVERY setting between a machine that is set up identically and one that
> > isn't.... In WMP options, IE options, even NAV options! Can't find why it
> > works in that machine and not this one!
> >
> >
> >
> > "RJB" <notpublic@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:Qx_we.17811$fM6.7385@trndny04...
> > >I have found lots and lots on Google about this PROBLEM, but nothing about
> > >the solution.
> > >
> > > Pop a store-bought CD into WMP10.
> > >
> > > No track info.
> > >
> > > Click "Find Album Info".
> > >
> > > Screen shows metaservices.windowsmedia.com, with correct info, with the
> > > direction,
> > > "If this information is correct, click Finish to update your Media
> > > Library."
> > >
> > > Which I do,
> > >
> > > The HD spins a bit,
> > >
> > > And my track listing continues to be populated by an Unknown Artist,
> > > playing in an Unknown Genre.
> > >
> > > ==================
> > >
> > > "Of course I've tried soapy water!!!!"
> > > I have done everything I can find on MSFT's website. Same pattern as
> > > above.
> > >
> > > I really like WMP10, except for this. Which is kind of a deal breaker.
> > >
> > > Any solutions?
> > >
> >
> >
> >