How to Maintain Windows Media Player Playlist

Media players are available in a wide selection. The typical media player for a computer running a Windows operating system is Windows Media Player. This player typically plays .wma files that are saved on the computer. As more media files are acquired and added to the computer they can quickly become disorganized. A media library can grow from a single file to hundreds very quickly depending upon how many movies or shows may be downloaded or recorded on a regular basis. Normal maintenance of files on a computer is notably helpful in keeping the computer operating smoothly and efficiently. Maintenance may have a number of meanings but generally just means ‘cleaning up'. As video files are produced and added through regular computer use, some of them aren't particularly important and seem to do more taking up hard drive space than being supportive to an application on the computer. The most well-known approach to deleting files is to locate the file in its folder location. From here, the file can be right-clicked to bring up a selection of potential options. From here, select ‘Delete' to remove the file from the folder. This technique is extremely sluggish if many files are to be deleted. A short stop at www.hothotsoftware.com to search ‘How to Delete Windows Media Player Files Software' will bring up a great piece of software for video file organization. This software works completely within a single window, reducing any chance of getting mixed up or lost while using the software. This window is divided into three primary sections. The top section is to add any files to the playlist that you will be working from. These files may be added individually through the ‘Add File(s)' button or the software can search through a folder for all files of specific type. These files will be included in the playlist located in the bottom right area of the window. The bottom left area of the window displays a small video player to preview any selected videos. This is convenient so that any videos can be checked for content before they are deleted. The bottom of the window lists seven various commands for the playlist you are working in. The first command is to delete any files to the recycle bin. This means that the files will be taken from your playlist and also deleted from their folder on the computer. To the right are ‘Stop', ‘Next', and ‘Previous' commands that control video progression through the playlist. These commands act similar to these same commands in a traditional video player. The bottom list of commands first has an ‘Add to Playlist' command. This just adds files from the top area into the playlist in the bottom section. Next to this is a ‘Delete from Playlist' button and ‘Clear Playlist' button. The first button just deletes files from the playlist but not from the computer overall. The last button clears out the entire playlist. To find out more about this software, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxBJ3eBKpvQ. Media can be difficult to keep organized on a computer. Use this software to check your files before they are removed and also to permanently remove them from your computer.