is There A limit To files in wmp libary

I am running windows 7 64bit with wmp12 and I cannot add new music files to my media player libary.
I already have approx 50,000 files in there so I was wondering if there is a limit to how many files it will hold, and if so how can I increase it as none of my new music will go in

 

Hi Gordon. I don't think there is a limit in the WMP Library.
Have you run the WMP Troubleshooter?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Windows-Media-Player-Library-troubleshooter

 

Hiya Gordon, I've only had time this evening to have a brief look into your problem, but here's a couple of links that may help you out. The first link mentions WMP 11, but I think may pertain to version 12 as well. Check it out, and see what you think.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...itations/0628e9f7-583c-4b33-a2d0-41bfa16fe326

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-manage-libraries-in-windows-media-player-12.html

Please forgive me for the second link "WWW.dummies.com", I can assure you it's not a personal slur on your own abilities (which I know are quiet considerable). The information there appears to cover in some depth the problems you are experiencing.

 

LOL BIG TIME!!! I know EXACTLY what you mean PseFrank! I HATE the term 'Dummies' in a title.

 

Thanks for the input I,m buying a new exterior drive this week, so to be on the safe side I'll back up my music files before following Frank's advice. Will report on outcome next week.

 

Thanks everyone I followed Franks advice and everything is now OK. However 1 thing I discovered is that if you are in a home/workgroup you have to remove your computer from that group or windows will not let you delete the old corrupted library. Once again thanks everyone for the assistance.

 

Please to hear that Gordon. Glad you're all sorted out.