How to Add Video Folders in Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player lets you add specific folders to your video library, making it easier to find and play your movies and clips on Windows 11.
Windows Media Player is the built-in program on your PC that plays music, videos, and pictures. It’s your go-to spot for organizing and watching your video collection.
Your computer usually checks the default Videos folder for new files. But if you keep your videos in a different place, like on a separate drive or in a custom folder, Windows Media Player won’t see them automatically.
By adding these extra folders to Windows Media Player’s library, you tell the program exactly where to look for your videos. This means all your movies and clips show up in one convenient place within the app, so you don’t have to hunt for them.
Open Windows Media Player and navigate to Video library on the left. Click the Add folder button and select your desired folder. Click Add this folder to Videos to add it to your library.
Add a folder to your Video library in the Windows Media Player app
To avoid constantly searching for your video files, you can add their containing folder to Windows Media Player.
Here’s how to do that.
First, open the Windows Media Player app.
Then, click the 'Open file(s)' button on the Home window and select the "Open folder" option from the dropdown list.
Alternatively, use the CTRL + SHIFT + O keyboard shortcuts.
When the File Explorer browser window opens, click the folder containing the video files you want to play.
Add folder to video library from Play queue
Users can also add a folder to Media Player from the 'Play queue.' Select the 'Play queue' button on the left sidebar.
Next, click the Add file(s) button and select "Add folder to play queue" from the dropdown option.
Select the folder from the File Explorer browser window to add it to Media Player.
Add a folder to the Video library
When the Media Player app opens, click the Video library button on the left sidebar to access it.
Then, click the "Add folder" button.
Next, browse and select the folder containing your video files. Then, click the 'Add this folder to Videos' button to add it.
Add a folder to the Video library from the settings
Another way to add a folder to your video library is through the Settings page. To do this, click the Settings button on the left sidebar.
Then, select the Video library locations tile. Click the Add folder button to add a folder containing your video files.
Browse and select the folder you want to add, then click the 'Add this folder to Videos' button.
Windows Media Player will now search for and index your videos, adding them to the playlist. You can then start playing your favorite content.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- Adding folders to the Video library in the Windows Media Player app facilitates quick access to your favorite video files without manual searches.
- The app's functionality allows easy organization and management of your entire video collection in one convenient location.
- Various methods, including the File Explorer, Play queue, and Settings page, allow you to add folders to the video library in Windows Media Player.
- Through these steps, users can efficiently ensure all their video files are automatically indexed and added to the app's video library, enhancing the overall user experience.
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