Winamp Not Scanning Some Folders

esteban08 · 14th October 2008, 08:57

I recently installed Winamp (5.541) after uninstalling an older version.

Now, when I scan my music folder, there are about half the albums missing.

I can't establish a pattern in the missing folders. It appears random.

To try and fix it I drag a missing folder onto Winamp. It appears to scan OK but the folder is still not appearing under albums! Clearing the library and rescanning results in exactly the same missing albums. It seems Winamp 'doesn't like' some of my folders anymore!

It's not a missing tag problem because I have searched the library thoroughly and the tracks are simply not there.

Using my previous installation (also a 2008 Winamp version) all folders showed up just fine. There should be 11,043 tracks but Winamp will only recognise 6,216.

Any ideas?

cmcfate · 18th October 2008, 17:01

I am have the same trouble since I installed 5.541. I am coming up short 1553 files. I have tried several ways of scanning but they will not show in the media window.

ujay · 18th October 2008, 21:03

Do you have anything in the Search box. (press 'Clear Search' button).

UJ

J_Darnley · 18th October 2008, 21:24

I would also ask how you are determining how many files you should have. Other causes could be that you removed a third-party plugin that you used or that you didn't install a plugin that you need for some of your files.

cmcfate · 18th October 2008, 21:46

To find out the number of files in my music dir I go to a cmd prompt, cd to my music dir and run dir *.mp3 /s this gives me the number of file in this dir. As for the search it is clear of any commands.

14th October 2008, 08:57	#1
esteban08 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Winamp Not Scanning Some Folders I recently installed Winamp (5.541) after uninstalling an older version. Now, when I scan my music folder, there are about half the albums missing. I can't establish a pattern in the missing folders. It appears random. To try and fix it I drag a missing folder onto Winamp. It appears to scan OK but the folder is still not appearing under albums! Clearing the library and rescanning results in exactly the same missing albums. It seems Winamp 'doesn't like' some of my folders anymore! It's not a missing tag problem because I have searched the library thoroughly and the tracks are simply not there. Using my previous installation (also a 2008 Winamp version) all folders showed up just fine. There should be 11,043 tracks but Winamp will only recognise 6,216. Any ideas?

18th October 2008, 21:24	#4
J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,625	I would also ask how you are determining how many files you should have. Other causes could be that you removed a third-party plugin that you used or that you didn't install a plugin that you need for some of your files. Winamp ATF Reference — My cPro timer widget — My port of AVS Do NOT email me with general tech support questions. Last edited by J_Darnley; 18th October 2008 at 21:40.

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18th October 2008, 17:01	#2
cmcfate Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	I am have the same trouble since I installed 5.541. I am coming up short 1553 files. I have tried several ways of scanning but they will not show in the media window.

18th October 2008, 21:03	#3
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	Do you have anything in the Search box. (press 'Clear Search' button). UJ

18th October 2008, 21:46	#5
cmcfate Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	To find out the number of files in my music dir I go to a cmd prompt, cd to my music dir and run dir *.mp3 /s this gives me the number of file in this dir. As for the search it is clear of any commands.