Zune metadata real hiding place?

Lokosis · 08-08-2008, 07:22 PM

Hi guys, here's my problem.

I use the ZuneMediaCollectionResetTool to clear my collection while I'm editing the metadata in Mp3tag, once done I 'reset collection', then load up Zune software, what it does now is reset my edited metadata to what I had before the edit... any fix for this?

I've actually looked for the C:\Documents and Settings\"User"\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Zune folder, but it doesn't exist in any of my user account directories. I'm stumped, where is the data hidden so I can fully clear it?

itsnotabigtruck · 08-09-2008, 06:24 PM

That's because those directories are hidden by default. Try putting your username in that path, then pasting it in the Start > Run box.

Lokosis · 08-10-2008, 05:25 AM

I managed to fix the problem, which was Mp3tag, which oddly enough the guide here recommends. But I switched to MusicBrainz Picard which does the job 10 times better. It has a built in album search that actually works, and groups the songs on its own into albums, etc, many good things. I recommend it to all having the same problems with grouping songs in Zune Software.

08-08-2008, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lokosis Zewbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10	Zune metadata real hiding place? Hi guys, here's my problem. I use the ZuneMediaCollectionResetTool to clear my collection while I'm editing the metadata in Mp3tag, once done I 'reset collection', then load up Zune software, what it does now is reset my edited metadata to what I had before the edit... any fix for this? I've actually looked for the C:\Documents and Settings\"User"\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Zune folder, but it doesn't exist in any of my user account directories. I'm stumped, where is the data hidden so I can fully clear it?

08-09-2008, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
itsnotabigtruck you lost the game. zB Programmer Section Staff Zune Freak Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,236 Reputation: 522 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	That's because those directories are hidden by default. Try putting your username in that path, then pasting it in the Start > Run box. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. signature by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-10-2008, 05:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lokosis Zewbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10	I managed to fix the problem, which was Mp3tag, which oddly enough the guide here recommends. But I switched to MusicBrainz Picard which does the job 10 times better. It has a built in album search that actually works, and groups the songs on its own into albums, etc, many good things. I recommend it to all having the same problems with grouping songs in Zune Software.

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