Windows Media Player 12 "Rip Music" settings not working

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Windows Media Player 12 "Rip Music" settings not working 11/21/2011 06:38 by JohnEverard: Running new Windows 7-equipped PC built by a VERY reputable high-end build company.

WMP12 working OK but two (2) possibly related problems are presenting themselves in WMP12.

Within WMP12:

1) Under Tools/Options/Rip Music, the "Rip music to this location" field is blank. When I click "Change..." nothing happens. No dialog, error or anything else other than the [Change...] button flashing to acknowledge the click. I did move my "personal folders" locations to a drive other then C:, but have verified that they are correctly mapped and that the "My Music" Library is "functional" and is visible via the Files/Manage Libraries option in WMP12.

2) Also under Tools/Options/Rip Music, ANY other change (for example, a change to the quality slider), will not "take" when the [Apply] button is clicked. Instead, a dialog box appears stating "The settings for ripping music could not be applied".

Again, this was a OEM build from a great company. Everything else is working correctly (I am an self-proclaimed Windows Guru).

I have refreshed libraries

I have deactivated WMP from the functions and features tool, rebooted, run a registry cleaner, reactivated and the problem still exists.

I have found no way to do a clean reinstall of WMP; First answer posted by Artemaria at 11/21/2011 06:38

8 Answers

BrianHimlie
I am having the same problem. In addition, if I try to change the rip settings from WMA to MP3, I get an error say Window Media Player cannot do that.
Was this answer helpful? 0 0　·　11/21/2011 06:41

Kimplex
This is because the directory where rip use to point to no longer exsits. Try remaking the path to were rip used to point to (no need to re-move your whole personnel folders just create the path to were rip pointed to then you can delete afterwards) , as soon as you have the right path made, the rip dialogue in WMP will show up again and you will be able to change it. Also see this post, i understand from your OP Angie that you have done most of this but see my post at the bottom might give you a hint as to were rip pointed to if you cant remember.
Was this answer helpful? 0 0　·　11/21/2011 06:41

PollyP
After creating the folder C:\Users\username\Music, I was able to see, and change the destination folder in WMP12. Additionally, all the other Rip settings can now be changed and "take" when the [apply] button is clicked.

Note to Microsoft: This HAS to be a bug and needs to be fixed (with an actual fix or at least a more descriptive error message). I can't be the only person that wanted to change the location of their Music folder off of the default C: drive location (especially when one's C: drive is an expensive SSD like mine).

Thanks again SaNiC. You are my hero.
Was this answer helpful? 0 0　·　11/21/2011 06:41

Anonymous user
Click File - Manage libraries - Music and remove folders that no longer exist from the list. The default location will then appear in the "Rip music to this location" field. You can then change the location.
Was this answer helpful? 0 0　·　12/19/2011 14:22

Anonymous user
here is what worked for me: Open Explorer, under Libraries expand 'music', app any folder to it. Then change settings for rip folder in MP. You can remove folder from the library (or leave it) and done...
Was this answer helpful? 0 0　·　01/01/2012 15:51

Anonymous user
Thank you so much for your help........ after reading this I went to LIBRARIES under Start Clicked on Music Clicked RESTORE DEFAULT settings and voila now it works thanks again
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