# Support

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=117

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## [Remove Discnumber from Album](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-discnumber-from-album/55069)

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**Author:** [@nohart](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nohart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-discnumber-from-album/55069 "2021-11-09T21:24:48Z")

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I have several albums that have the %discnumber% after the Album name. For example - Monster CD1 I created an action as below to remove the discnumber - I created an action "Guess value" Source: %album% Target string:…

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## [Export tag information to text file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-tag-information-to-text-file/53798)

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**Author:** [@oti](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/oti)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-tag-information-to-text-file/53798 "2021-11-09T10:00:20Z")

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Hi. Is there a way to extract a full set of tag information on selected files in mp3tag to a text file? I've been using ffprobe with a script to build a full tag information csv file but ffprobe lacks a lot compared to …

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## [Export as Plaintext Tracklist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-as-plaintext-tracklist/55062)

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**Author:** [@newmy51](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/newmy51)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 9:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-as-plaintext-tracklist/55062 "2021-11-09T09:06:06Z")

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Hello MP3Tag, I wish to create a plaintext tracklist from some freshly cleaned-up files with this format as an example: Artist - Track Title (0:00) How do I do this? Many Thanks in Advance, -newmy51

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## [The Mp3 tag corrupted my files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-mp3-tag-corrupted-my-files/55054)

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**Author:** [@krellza599](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krellza599)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-mp3-tag-corrupted-my-files/55054 "2021-11-09T02:51:33Z")

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As the heading, after I edited the mp3 track adding the album picture, Artistes name, rename the track and save. Then I want to have a look at it, the file in the folder doesn't change a bit no album picture or anything,…

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## [Win10 Store App does not add Explorer extension](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/win10-store-app-does-not-add-explorer-extension/42775)

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**Author:** [@AndrewM](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AndrewM)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/win10-store-app-does-not-add-explorer-extension/42775 "2021-11-08T13:39:06Z")

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Awesome that you've got this on the store - really useful simply to allow auto-update to be implemented so I don't have to worry about managing updates across the machines I have this on at home! I've tried installing/u…

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## [Copying Title to Album - Action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copying-title-to-album-action/55057)

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**Author:** [@stella](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stella)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copying-title-to-album-action/55057 "2021-11-08T12:47:52Z")

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Is there anyway where copy/replace Album name with Title name?

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## [Jiangmin virus scanner reports v3.11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/jiangmin-virus-scanner-reports-v3-11/55047)

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**Author:** [@stdioh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stdioh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/jiangmin-virus-scanner-reports-v3-11/55047 "2021-11-07T18:22:11Z")

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Hello - checking mp3tagv311setup.exe against VirusTotal triggers an alert by Jiangmin: Trojan.Generic.hcksl. Everyone else seems to be OK with the executable. Link

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## [V3.11 Issue with tagging](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/v3-11-issue-with-tagging/55050)

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**Author:** [@Moose286](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Moose286)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/v3-11-issue-with-tagging/55050 "2021-11-07T18:17:03Z")

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So after updating to Mp3tag v3.11, my mp3 files don't play whatsoever after I add the track name, artist, etc. If I don't add any of the tags, the track plays perfectly fine. The mp3 files are no different than the ones …

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## [Catalog Tag to AIMP](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/catalog-tag-to-aimp/55040)

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**Author:** [@NnIiTtoO](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/NnIiTtoO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/catalog-tag-to-aimp/55040 "2021-11-07T15:17:40Z")

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Hello, someone could tell me the name of the field that I would have to locate in mp3tag to link it with AIMP? Tag i want to link is CATALOG on AIMP, i have tried %catalogid% & %catalog number% but not found

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## [Importing multiple genres tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/importing-multiple-genres-tag/55039)

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**Author:** [@adrilosan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/adrilosan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/importing-multiple-genres-tag/55039 "2021-11-07T14:17:06Z")

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Hi there. Importing genres from music brainz is not working for me. I would like to import all the genres tagged in MB separated by ";" or, if there are no genres set, import the genres by artist. I think this will be ea…

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## [User defined tool: How to open mp3 properties window?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tool-how-to-open-mp3-properties-window/55032)

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**Author:** [@marcv](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marcv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 9:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tool-how-to-open-mp3-properties-window/55032 "2021-11-07T09:53:06Z")

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Title says it all. I have seen the post on locating the directory of the file by creating the user defined tool. That's perfect and I got that to work. However, I want see if it is possible to take it one step further.…

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## [Auto numbering with folder reset ACTION?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-numbering-with-folder-reset-action/55037)

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**Author:** [@baboo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/baboo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 9:33am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-numbering-with-folder-reset-action/55037 "2021-11-07T09:33:29Z")

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HELLO... automatic numbering with resetting folders ACTION... possible?

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## [All album arts are defaulted to an image and can't be changed in spotify](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/all-album-arts-are-defaulted-to-an-image-and-cant-be-changed-in-spotify/55029)

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**Author:** [@Zinogresword](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zinogresword)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 6:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/all-album-arts-are-defaulted-to-an-image-and-cant-be-changed-in-spotify/55029 "2021-11-07T06:45:29Z")

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I've tried adding different art for individual songs but every song keeps defaulting to the first one I did. In the mp3tag it shows the right image and in the Microsoft music thing it shows the right image but in Spotify…

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## [How to filter filenames that start with only lowercase?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-filter-filenames-that-start-with-only-lowercase/13349)

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**Author:** [@Mandah](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mandah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-filter-filenames-that-start-with-only-lowercase/13349 "2021-11-05T20:44:25Z")

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I tried %\_filename% MATCHES ^\\l but that seems to return any filename that starts with a word character; it is not bringing me only filenames that start with lowercase letters. Grrr, what to do?

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## [Smartphone does not show up](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/smartphone-does-not-show-up/54918)

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**Author:** [@vasquez](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vasquez)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 11:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/smartphone-does-not-show-up/54918 "2021-11-06T11:57:54Z")

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Connecting my Android smartphone to the PC (Win 10 Pro 64bit) via USB, accessing it with Mp3Tag is not possible, as the device does not show up at all in the file manager. Would be grateful for a hint. Thank you in adva…

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## [Is there a way to change TempPath?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-temppath/55001)

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**Author:** [@rama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rama)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-temppath/55001 "2021-11-03T16:52:23Z")

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Hi is there a way to change the TempPath editing the config or preferences ? I have 't any problem running at home , install or portable version but i have created a portable version and i have it on my usb stick and…

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## [MP3 does not load files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-does-not-load-files/55003)

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**Author:** [@MarcD](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MarcD)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-does-not-load-files/55003 "2021-11-03T10:52:52Z")

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I use mp3tag for years. Always satisfied. Windows11 now. Have installed lates mp3tag-version. It will not load any file. I get the symbol of not allowed. Configuration problem?

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## [Insert Convert function in Action?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-convert-function-in-action/55007)

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**Author:** [@x13](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/x13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 10:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-convert-function-in-action/55007 "2021-11-03T10:14:19Z")

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Hello. I created separate actions but I now want to combine them in a batch. However, I don't know how to insert a tagging function from the Convert menu -- I always use Convert Tag - Filename (Alt-2). How can I invok…

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## [Album art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art/18948)

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**Author:** [@sendmail](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sendmail)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art/18948 "2021-11-02T21:03:13Z")

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Is there a way to add album art to an entire album or do you have to add art to each song individually?

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## [Is there a way to download hi-resolution album cover?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-download-hi-resolution-album-cover/54949)

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**Author:** [@rama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rama)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-download-hi-resolution-album-cover/54949 "2021-11-02T17:01:31Z")

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Hi is there a way to download hi-resolution album cover? I would like to have hi-resolution album covers saved in the same folder I have noticed that tag-source cover art discogs and musicbrainz download cover with a…

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## [Itunescatalogid](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunescatalogid/54982)

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**Author:** [@marcomez18](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marcomez18)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunescatalogid/54982 "2021-11-02T08:05:44Z")

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Hi. I am very inexperienced with MP3TAG, but I'd like to change the ITUNESCATALOGID. The problem I'm having is I don't know where to find the correct ID for my specific song. Is there some way to retrieve this?

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## [Saved my Tags but they are not showing in Windows file details](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/saved-my-tags-but-they-are-not-showing-in-windows-file-details/54977)

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**Author:** [@Number81](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Number81)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/saved-my-tags-but-they-are-not-showing-in-windows-file-details/54977 "2021-11-01T15:19:59Z")

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Hey there. I just finished saving some tags using the software and while it shows up fine in MP3Tag when I go into the folder with my MP3s not a single one of the tags shows up. Am I missing something?

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## [Malware scan false positive?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/malware-scan-false-positive/54926)

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**Author:** [@fwap](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fwap)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/malware-scan-false-positive/54926 "2021-11-01T10:26:13Z")

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FYI - The latest windows MP3Tag updater file gets flagged by acronis as malware when scanned by virustotal.com

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## [Batch or bulk edit %Title% field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-or-bulk-edit-title-field/54964)

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**Author:** [@Soulessdruid](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Soulessdruid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-or-bulk-edit-title-field/54964 "2021-11-01T08:21:37Z")

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Hi all. I've spent a couple of hours trying to find a thread I was reading a few months back and I've had no luck, and I can't find anything similar. What I need to do is remove details from the Title field such as the a…

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## [Changing the LENGTH tag doesn't work for me](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-the-length-tag-doesnt-work-for-me/54947)

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**Author:** [@JRS001](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JRS001)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-the-length-tag-doesnt-work-for-me/54947 "2021-10-31T16:13:25Z")

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Has anyone else ever even attempted to change the LENGTH tag (the total amount of time of the file, for example 4:52) of an mp3 file?. This simply doesn't work for me. I can type anything in the space for LENGTH in the t…

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## [Are "Encoder" Tags really necessary...?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/are-encoder-tags-really-necessary/54923)

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**Author:** [@leeuniverse](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/leeuniverse)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/are-encoder-tags-really-necessary/54923 "2021-10-31T01:22:12Z")

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So maybe like 5% of my music files used the LAME 3.10, 3.9, or Lavc57.64 codecs for example to create my Mp3's. I was wondering, are these Tags "really" necessary to have in the files, especially since MOST don't have t…

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## [Want to populate Album Artist field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/want-to-populate-album-artist-field/54938)

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**Author:** [@timbereman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/timbereman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/want-to-populate-album-artist-field/54938 "2021-10-30T06:37:03Z")

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When I start working with a new MP3 file, it has no internal tags. I name the files using the convention of Artist - SongTitle.mp3. I use the Menu choice of Filename - Tag to obtain the tags from the filename. However…

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## [Can I avoid a system restart after Mp3tag update?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-avoid-a-system-restart-after-mp3tag-update/54937)

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**Author:** [@ryerman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ryerman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-avoid-a-system-restart-after-mp3tag-update/54937 "2021-10-29T22:15:47Z")

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I remember the "good old days" when a system restart was not required when updating Mp3tag. Is the new Explorer context menu icon the reason a restart is now required? If a restart is unnecessary when an icon is not us…

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## [Explorer context menu missing on 311 in windows 11 21H2 22000.282](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/explorer-context-menu-missing-on-311-in-windows-11-21h2-22000-282/54934)

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**Author:** [@Ack](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/explorer-context-menu-missing-on-311-in-windows-11-21h2-22000-282/54934 "2021-10-29T22:04:15Z")

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Just updated to 311 and have lost the explorer context menu

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## [Why does the thumbnails not show when i plug in my TV or Xbox](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-does-the-thumbnails-not-show-when-i-plug-in-my-tv-or-xbox/54906)

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**Author:** [@mbpt1984](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbpt1984)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-does-the-thumbnails-not-show-when-i-plug-in-my-tv-or-xbox/54906 "2021-10-29T20:45:51Z")

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Hi I have added artwork to all my music and MP4 however, when i plug the gharddrive into my samsung Tv or Xbox S Series it does not show the album artwork, the same as MP4s

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