Although you can't edit the Media LIbrary database, you can clean it up easily if it becomes corrupted (or if you simply want to get a fresh start). After closing Windows Media Player, open Windows Explorer and browse to the hidden folder %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player. Rename the database file, CurrentDatabase_130.wmdb. Then reopen Windows Media Player and use the Search facility to import music and other media files stored on your computer ( see the following section, " Adding items to Your Media Library," for more details). This step erases the stored details (including customizations) of any CDs and DVDs you've played but have not added to the Library; you'll need to download these details again for each CD in your collection. It also wipes out the star ratings and play counts for any tracks in your library.

Adding Items to Your Media Library

As you have seen, if you copy CDs toyour hard disk, those copies automatically become part of your Media Library. Windows Media Player creates entries in the audio section of your library for album titles, artist names, song titles, and musical genres. Adding tracks by copying CDs is, however, only one of several ways to build your library.

Taken From Microsoft Windows XP  Inside Out 2nd Edition

Written by Ed Bott Award-winning computer journalist.

Carl Siechert Windows documentation expert.

Craig Stinson, Contributing Editor, PC Magazine.