Recently, the software giant published a new documentation page (via Neowin) announcing that starting January 25, 2019, Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center will no longer update metadata for music and videos. This means that using those experiences, you won’t be able to see information, such as title, artist name, genre, director, actors, and TV guide for songs and videos (if not available locally). While the move may seem as another push from Microsoft to get users to a newer version, the company says that the decision has been made based on feedback and usage data. The change will not only affect Windows 7 users, but also users on Windows 8.x. However, the feature to offer metadata information will continue to work for Windows Media Player users on Windows 10. If you’re still running one of the older versions of the operating system, it’s now the time to upgrade, or look for an alternative media player or media center experience. Of course, this move won’t affect the functionality of the applications, they will work normally, but without the metadata information. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
