Windows Media Player9 settings..

[bucketbuster]

I would like to know where WMP9 stores his settings.

Because some of the settings aren't applied after installing XP unattended.

For example:

1.I want MP3 @ 128kbps as default copy format NOT wma.

2.I want to deactivate the "monitor folders" function.

[IKE515]

Configure Windows Media Player the way you want it for next use then export the registry settings for media player. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer]

[Blam-O!]

I would like to know where WMP9 stores his settings.

Because some of the settings aren't applied after installing XP unattended.

For example:

1.I want MP3 @ 128kbps as default copy format NOT wma.

2.I want to deactivate the "monitor folders" function.

Actually i already answered that question found HERE....but here it is again:

"what up pee pole...

RUN regedit and navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer]

AND...

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Software\Microsoft]

export "MediaPlayer" & "Microsoft", the whole folder string into a WMP9_Settings.reg file.

Use the RunOnceEx.cmd to install the *.reg file durring setup... and presto when you run Windows Media Player 9, everything will be set to your hearts content!!!

the best thing to do is go through all the availble settings in windows media player 9 and configure them the way you want, then export them into a *.reg file. all your settings will now be saved!

NOTE: I noticed if you have mulitiple users accounts, it will still promp the user for the lisce agrement, and the file assocation defaults. but after you continue that part, all settings will be as you configured them.

run your saved *.reg file using the "RunOnceEx" method. along with the "cmdlines.txt".

don't forget to add this as well...

cmdlines.txt - this will add your settings to all user acounts:

~~~start~~~~~

[COMMANDS]

"REGEDIT /S RegTweaksHKLM.reg"

"REGEDIT /S RegTweaksHKCU.reg"

"RunOnceEx.cmd"

~~~~end~~~~~~

Happy Micro$oft CrAckin' "

[blinkdt]

Blam-O! THANK YOU! That Windows Media Player first run annoyance was driving me crazy. Your registry merge fix was just the ticket.

[Blam-O!]

Now to work on Windows Player 10...

[bucketbuster]

[quote name='Blam-O!' date='Jan 7 2005, 03:10 AM']Now to work on Windows Player 10... [/quote]
WMP10 settings are the same as for WMP9.

[Blam-O!]

I found an important update. This is a small error, but for the "Users" sake it could make all the difference...

When you export the reg settings from the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer]" hive, there are a couple of your current settings that you might not want the other "User" to see or use because of privacy concerns for example and a small issue. (Note: The other hive, “[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Software\Microsoft]” does not have any errors that I could find.)

The reason that I noticed the error was because I use my Unattended Windows CD on more than one computer, (Using different Product Keys of course), and because not all computers have the same "User" name or settings. Also if you ever decide to change your “User Name” this may come in handy.

There are a total of 7 - 8 registry strings that you need to change. Changing these 7 - 8 strings will make it Versatile. So you can install it on more than one computer without any errors, or if you want these settings to affect on more than one “Users” account, or/and if you ever decide to change your current "User" name you should fix this small error.

NOTE: I install an extra Visualization called, "PictureViz_II". If you install this or the older version (PictureViz_I), there will be 13 - 14 registry strings that you need to change. If you install any other WMP 10 application's you should double check theses settings manually in the reg as well.

This error will not cause any real harm - can cause confusion/frustration, but instead will look in the wrong location. When you Rip your *.mp3, *.wma files or whatever format you use, Windows Media Player will copy/search your "Current User" location.

Example: C:\Documents and Settings\Test User\My Documents\My Music OR
C:\Documents and Settings\Test User\My Documents\My Pictures

"Test User" = Your Current "User Name" (Example: Blam-O!)

The account name that you were logged into at the time you created the Reg Hives for WMP 10 will contain this info. (Example: Blam-O!)

Why does this poss a problem? Because if the accounts User Name that you install WMP 10 in will keep these same settings. So even though the accounts User Name is really "Bob" or maybe "Butthead"... WMP 10 will think it is "Blam-O!", because it's in the Reg Hive.

What will happen? When you Rip a Song/CD to your hard drive via WMP 10, it will place it in the "Test User" account. If the name of the Account is not valid, it will place it there anyway; you will have to look for it. Or worst yet, let’s say your computer is used by more than one person and you have two or more accounts. You log in under your User Name - "Test User". You Rip a few songs. No problem cause the path is correct. But then you log off. Someone else logs in - "Bob". He also Rips a few songs to the hard drive, only this time Bob will never see them; because they went to the other Users Account - "Test User". (Follow Me?)

How to fix it?
~~~~~~~~~~
Easy really. Should only take 10 min/less.
* Open the Exported Reg Hive by Right clicking on it. Choose "Edit".
* You can manually look for all the strings with your User Name in it. (I recommend this method) Or "Ctrl + F", and let the "Find" feature look for it.
* Once you find your User Name, Change it to "%UserProfile%". And change all other Entries with the same - %UserProfile%.
* Save and exit.
Example: Original Reg String; "CDRecordPath"="C:\\Documents and Settings\\Test User\\My Documents\\My Music"

Change to; "CDRecordPath"="%UserProfile%\\My Documents\\My Music"

You might find some other strings that look like this: "Shortcut4"="C:\\Documents and Settings\\Test User\\Application Data\\Microsoft\\Internet Explorer\\Quick Launch\\Windows Media Player.lnk"

You need to change these as well to; "Shortcut4"="%UserProfile%\\Application Data\\Microsoft\\Internet Explorer\\Quick Launch\\Windows Media Player.lnk"

You might also find a few of these; "TrackFoldersDirectories0"="C:\\Documents and Settings\\Test User\\My Documents\\My Videos"

You need to change these as well to; "TrackFoldersDirectories0"="%UserProfile%\\My Documents\\My Videos"


The reason I recommend the Manual method is because you might find some other reg strings entries you want to change. The "Find" feature may not see these.
One feature I noticed was the:

"CDRecordFileDetail"="*Artist;*SongTitle;TrackNumber;Album;Genre;Bitrate"
"CDRecordFileSeparator"=" - "

Notice the " - "? Normally it is: "-". (Without any spaces). I changed it and put in the spaces. Why? Because WMP 10 doesn't give you an option with the spaces.
When I Rip a *.mp3 file it will have the space in it automatically.

Example: "ATB - Hold You.mp3" instead of: "ATB-Hold You.mp3"
This saves me the hassle of renaming my mp3 and adding the "Space" manually. Now I know I don't have to use WMP 10, and that there is other software available to Rip mp3, but WMP 10 is free, easy to use, and everyone is familiar with it. (Keep in mind my Win XP CD is used on lots of Clients Computers)

You can check your work after you save the *.reg file by clicking on it and adding it to your Registry settings. Than test it by Opening WMP 10 in Full Mode.
Click on the "Rip" tab. You will notice at the bottom it will read, "0 item(s) selected to Rip to C:\Documents and Settings\Test User\My Documents\My Music".

Log into the other Accounts, (If any), and check for the same thing there. Because you are using the variable "%UserProfile%”, Windows can/will change it to the Actual Users name automatically. (Kool Huh?). That it why it will work on any computer…


If you have more than one user account you will need to add the Registry Settings to that Users Account and any others. I put all the Registry Settings in one Reg File. So every time I create a new account, All I have to do is "Merge" the new settings. Then the account is set the way I want it. BIG Time Saver!!!

I have included my Reg settings for WMP 10 (towards bottom of txt file). I would not recommend using all the settings as you may not have the same programs installed on your machine. I have renamed the Extension from .reg to .txt. This way there is safe viewing. The file is in a .zip format.

Please reply if I missed anything/mistakes/feed back. Hope this helps. Edited January 11, 2005 by Blam-O!