Music files not added to Library

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Mike Clark
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Music files not added to Library

Post by Mike Clark »

Hi I scanned in the files using a Mapped Drive I tried using a unc path but it comes up with an error error scanning directory, I noticed in the mm5.ini file the preview path as the same as, which i removed , also cleared the database, once restarted no mater what I do it wont import any files what should I do?

error scanning directory. This directory is used exclusively for:Previews
Lowlander
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Re: Music files not added to Library

Post by Lowlander »

What error do/did you get, and which Build (Help > About) are you using?

Please also see: https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/kno ... y-library/
Mike Clark
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Re: Music files not added to Library

Post by Mike Clark »

https://i.postimg.cc/VL7rhCpv/Screensho ... ersion.png
https://i.postimg.cc/8PhDJQBS/Screensho ... 115009.png

Hi I dont seem to be able to upload screenshots so I have added them to postimg is that the only way to add attachments?

The error says "There was a problem scanning the following item(s):"
Item Operation
\\NAS918\music Error scanning directort. This directory is used exclusively for:Previews

The Version I am running Mediamonkey 5.0.5.2695
Lowlander
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Re: Music files not added to Library

Post by Lowlander »

Thanks for the screenshots. Do you have an entry for PreviewDir=*********\Previews\ under [System] in the MediaMonkey.ini?
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