[SOLVED] Reinstalled, now can't create playlist. "Playlist name already exists.

ak_airmen82 · 01-04-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi. I'm new to this forum. I had issues with installing my zune software for the last couple of days and now that it's all fixed I'm having problems IN the software. When I try to create a playlist, I get a message box that says "You already have a playlist named XXXXX, choose a different name." The problems is that I DON'T already have a playlist named XXXXX. According to the software, I don't have any playlist. I would've included a screenshot but I haven't posted 5 times yet.

I'm really getting sick of messing with this Zune software

Why won't it just work dammit!? I had high hopes that I would enjoy this device more than my IPOD but so far it's been nothing but a headache. Hope someone can help.

BTW: Does anyone know if Microsoft is working on a software patch to fix all of these known issues I've read about in the forums?

nhanson · 01-04-2008, 09:14 AM

go to the folder on your computer and make sure there isnt anything...

microsoft probably wont fix anything until a different version of zune comes out....

ak_airmen82 · 01-04-2008, 09:20 AM

Ok, so I checked all of my media source folders for playlist, nothing. Just folders organized by artist. Anymore suggestions?
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OK, I figured it out. Heres how I fixed this problem: went to start menu, search, then searched all files and folders. I typed in .zpl , which is the extention file for zune playlist. It pulled up my playlist data from when I orignally re-installed the software (not after reinstall). I deleted all of my playlist .zpl files and then re-opened my zune software. I could now create my playlist without the rename your playlist message.

I guess when you remove the zune software it doesn't delete your zune playlist files (.zpl) and when you painstakingly reinstall it (zunesoftware), somehow the software doesn't display them even though they are there.

Hope this helps someone in the future.

Bman22 · 01-04-2008, 03:14 PM

I experienced a similar problem in WMP. For some reason. Both softwares dont allow you to add previously created playlists back in, just read them. It is rather annoying

Dizzy · 01-04-2008, 04:45 PM

I think if your playlists are in a monitored folder, it'll add them.

01-04-2008, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
ak_airmen82 Zewbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOTZONA Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	[SOLVED] Reinstalled, now can't create playlist. "Playlist name already exists. Hi. I'm new to this forum. I had issues with installing my zune software for the last couple of days and now that it's all fixed I'm having problems IN the software. When I try to create a playlist, I get a message box that says "You already have a playlist named XXXXX, choose a different name." The problems is that I DON'T already have a playlist named XXXXX. According to the software, I don't have any playlist. I would've included a screenshot but I haven't posted 5 times yet. I'm really getting sick of messing with this Zune software Why won't it just work dammit!? I had high hopes that I would enjoy this device more than my IPOD but so far it's been nothing but a headache. Hope someone can help. BTW: Does anyone know if Microsoft is working on a software patch to fix all of these known issues I've read about in the forums? Last edited by ak_airmen82 : 01-04-2008 at 09:41 AM. Reason: SOLVED PROBLEM

01-04-2008, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
nhanson Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 359 Reputation: 32	go to the folder on your computer and make sure there isnt anything... microsoft probably wont fix anything until a different version of zune comes out.... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Got a problem? Use To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Saves time and effort. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Need help? Try To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-04-2008, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
ak_airmen82 Zewbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOTZONA Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	Ok, so I checked all of my media source folders for playlist, nothing. Just folders organized by artist. Anymore suggestions? ------ OK, I figured it out. Heres how I fixed this problem: went to start menu, search, then searched all files and folders. I typed in .zpl , which is the extention file for zune playlist. It pulled up my playlist data from when I orignally re-installed the software (not after reinstall). I deleted all of my playlist .zpl files and then re-opened my zune software. I could now create my playlist without the rename your playlist message. I guess when you remove the zune software it doesn't delete your zune playlist files (.zpl) and when you painstakingly reinstall it (zunesoftware), somehow the software doesn't display them even though they are there. Hope this helps someone in the future. Last edited by Dizzy : 01-04-2008 at 04:44 PM.

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Bman22 Professional Apple Basher Support Team Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 264 Reputation: 42	I experienced a similar problem in WMP. For some reason. Both softwares dont allow you to add previously created playlists back in, just read them. It is rather annoying __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. thanks to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. for the sig To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-04-2008, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,732 Reputation: 357	I think if your playlists are in a monitored folder, it'll add them. __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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