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How can I disable the automatic switch to "library" mode in Windows Media Player 12?

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Mar 15, 20267649 views
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Whenever I plug any USB device into my computer while running Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7 or later, it will automatically swtich the player from the Now Playing mode to Library mode. This is intended to faciliate syncing between Media Player and MP3 players, but it happens for any USB devi…

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Fix for: How can I disable the automatic switch to "library" mode in Windows Media Player 12?

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According to this recent question Stop Windows Media Player showing synchronization dialogue when USB device plugged the trick is to let it partially sync so that you get the WMPInfo.xml file created on your device (and leave it there), you can then…

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