Create or change a regular playlist in Windows Media Player
A playlist is a list of digital media items that you create and save yourself. Playlists are a great way to group items that you like to listen to or view frequently. You can also use playlists to group items that you want to burn to a CD or sync to a portable device. There are two types of playlists in Windows Media Player: auto playlists and regular playlists. An auto playlist is a list that continuously updates automatically based on what music is in the Player Library and includes any changes in media information. Watch this video to learn how to create or change a regular playlist in Windows Media Player.

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Windows Media Player frequently asked questions
For answers to some common questions about using Windows Media Player, see the following topics.

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Media information in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about media information. How does album cover art relate to media information? Does the Player support ID3 tags? How do I tell the Player to automatically fix the media information in my files? How do I prevent the Player from overwriting the media information in my files? When media information is updated in the library, how do I tell the Player to update the item's file name? When media information is updated in the library, how do I tell the Player to move the files to the appropriate artist and album folders on my computer? How do I make sure my ratings aren't overwritten by other people who use my computer?

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Create or change an auto playlist in Windows Media Player
An auto playlist in Windows Media Player is a type of playlist that automatically changes according to criteria you've specified. It also updates itself each time you open it. For example, if there is a certain artist you like to listen to, you can create an auto playlist that will automatically add new music by that artist when it appears in the Player Library. You can use auto playlists to play different combinations of music in your Player Library, burn grouped items to a CD, or sync to a portable device. You can create your own auto playlists, as well as regular playlists, in the Player Library. Watch this video to learn how to create or change an auto playlist in Windows Media Player (1:45).

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Windows Media Player Library: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about the Windows Media Player Library. What is the Player Library and how do I view it? How do I view the pictures, videos, or TV shows in my Player Library? How do I add content to the Player Library? How is the Player Library different from the Music, Videos, or Pictures libraries in Windows? How do I move my Player Library from one computer to another computer?

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Play an audio or video file: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing audio or video files in Windows Media Player. What can I do about audio problems, such as popping, crackling, or sound that plays too fast or too slow? What can I do about video problems, such as lines appearing in the video, flickering or choppy video, and so on? Why does the Player display a visualization instead of the video (or display an error message) when I play a video file? How do I make Windows Media Player the default player for a file type? Why do I get an error when I try to play streams from certain servers? Why does Windows Media Player frequently become unresponsive or close unexpectedly? How do I prevent videos from automatically playing in full-screen mode?

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Windows Media Player DRM: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about digital rights management (DRM), media usage rights, and protected Windows Media files. What is DRM? What are media usage rights? How does the Player use media usage rights? How do I download media usage rights? How do I restore my media usage rights?

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Windows Media Player sync: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about syncing a device in Windows Media Player. What devices can I sync to? What kinds of files can I sync? How do I know which files will sync to my device with automatic sync? Can I copy a file from my device to my computer? What happens if I delete files from my Player Library or the device? Can I stop the Player from starting to sync when I connect my device?

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Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about burning CDs or DVDs in Windows Media Player. What types of CDs or DVDs can I burn? What is a data disc? Is that the same as an MP3 disc? Can I burn the contents of one disc, such as a music CD, a data CD, or a data DVD, directly to another disc using the Player? How do I burn music to a portable music player device? How can I burn movies to a DVD? How do I add or remove gaps between songs on the audio CDs that I burn?

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Privacy and security when streaming your media: frequently asked questions
If you have a private network, you can use Windows Media Player to stream the contents of your Player Library to other computers and devices in your home. Here are answers to some common questions about privacy and security when streaming your media on a network. If I turn on streaming, will everyone in my home have access to the contents of my Player Library? If I turn on streaming, can other people in my home modify the contents of my Player Library? If I turn on media streaming, can people in my home access items on my computer that aren't in my Player library, such as my documents? If I turn on streaming, can people outside my home access the contents of my Player Library? Why shouldn't I stream media on a public network?

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