# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=77 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [Defining a new genre](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/defining-a-new-genre/61179)
**Author:** [@Mario\_Pavel](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mario_Pavel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/defining-a-new-genre/61179 "2023-06-04T09:34:50Z")
Can I define new Genre items somewhere so that they then appear in the "Genre" dropdown box for genre selection? --- ## [Sluggish performance](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sluggish-performance/60293)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sluggish-performance/60293 "2023-06-04T07:59:33Z")
I have been noticing sluggish performance on this last build and it has gotten progressively worse. I do not see others reporting this, so maybe it has to do with my system, but other programs are not exhibiting the sam… --- ## [Album cover not displayed](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-cover-not-displayed/61149)
**Author:** [@Paul0259](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Paul0259)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-cover-not-displayed/61149 "2023-06-03T08:20:28Z")
Hello, In my mp3 library, some files do not display the album cover on my car radio. After examination, these covers are in webp format and not jpeg. How can I "easily" locate these covers in my playlist so that I can c… --- ## [Album cover problem](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-cover-problem/61148)
**Author:** [@Paul0259](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Paul0259)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-cover-problem/61148 "2023-06-03T07:56:37Z")
Bonjour Since today (latest version) when I save an album cover, mp3Tag tags the cover correctly (as an icon) but creates an additional file folder.jpg ...??? How can I avoid creating this extra file? Thanks Paul --- ## [Is it possible to change tags so that others cannot edit them?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-change-tags-so-that-others-cannot-edit-them/61166)
**Author:** [@1mmm1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/1mmm1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-change-tags-so-that-others-cannot-edit-them/61166 "2023-06-02T14:25:56Z")
is it possible to change tags so that others cannot edit them? --- ## [Found existing installation error](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/found-existing-installation-error/61078)
**Author:** [@autom](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/autom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 5:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/found-existing-installation-error/61078 "2023-05-29T05:47:31Z")
Hi, I'm using mp3tag since... ever. And love it of course. Now i can't install the latest version (3.21). Neither 64- or 32-Bit. The error message "found existing 32-bit (or 64-bit) installation..." appears. But i alr… --- ## [Tag to tag artist to composer blanks artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-to-tag-artist-to-composer-blanks-artist/61158)
**Author:** [@jimlogan60](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jimlogan60)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-to-tag-artist-to-composer-blanks-artist/61158 "2023-06-01T20:58:38Z")
Trying to move artist tag info to composer tag info but gettting no result except loss of artist tag info --- ## [Is there a way of detecting duplicate songs with the same "MD5 Audio" data?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-of-detecting-duplicate-songs-with-the-same-md5-audio-data/61154)
**Author:** [@t800](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/t800)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-of-detecting-duplicate-songs-with-the-same-md5-audio-data/61154 "2023-06-01T15:58:58Z")
Hi, I was able to add "MD5 Audio" column to around 20,000 tracks. I can see some of them are duplicated since they have the same "MD5 Audio" data. In mp3tag editor, is there a way of showing only these tracks with the s… --- ## [Replace "The" in filename does not work](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-the-in-filename-does-not-work/61103)
**Author:** [@dp19](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dp19)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-the-in-filename-does-not-work/61103 "2023-06-01T15:19:38Z")
well hi i try to do a quick action to replace the word The in all my titles. action quick replace field= title orginal=The replace with=THE when run this action it hangs up and just set there like a log. i have ov… --- ## [Creating a unique ID for each song to avoid duplication](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-a-unique-id-for-each-song-to-avoid-duplication/61144)
**Author:** [@t800](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/t800)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-a-unique-id-for-each-song-to-avoid-duplication/61144 "2023-06-01T10:19:32Z")
Hi everyone, this is my first ever post, so please excuse me if it was resolved already before. I have a huge library of 1000s of songs. I also have 100s of duplications. Annoyingly, so many of these songs has slightly … --- ## [Renaming Folders in Explorer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-folders-in-explorer/61125)
**Author:** [@bollie47](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bollie47)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-folders-in-explorer/61125 "2023-06-01T10:11:00Z")
I am really struggling to write the correct instructions in the "Convert Tag -Filename" dropdown. I wish my files to be in E:\\Music Library And my file structure is: Album Artist, Album, Track, Title I have tried many… --- ## [Contextual Menu is missing in Win 11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/contextual-menu-is-missing-in-win-11/61134)
**Author:** [@mrklhsnbrg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrklhsnbrg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/contextual-menu-is-missing-in-win-11/61134 "2023-06-01T01:15:30Z")
Hello, I just ran into the same problem with this thread . I had try reinstalling and reboot my PC but it didn't work. I got the latest Windows 11 Version 22H2 (0S Build 22621.1778) --- ## [Search if one field contains the same information as another](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/search-if-one-field-contains-the-same-information-as-another/61130)
**Author:** [@Stellarator](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Stellarator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 10:25am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/search-if-one-field-contains-the-same-information-as-another/61130 "2023-05-31T10:25:57Z")
Hi, I'm sorting my DJ music collection and want to find out how I can filter if one field (title) contains the same information from another field, specifically if the title contains the same information as the composer… --- ## [Create action field based on length and files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-action-field-based-on-length-and-files/61115)
**Author:** [@may](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/may)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-action-field-based-on-length-and-files/61115 "2023-05-30T14:12:25Z")
Is it possible to create an action that creates a RELEASETYPE field based on the amount of files and total duration? Singles are less than 30 minutes with 3 or fewer tracks. EPs are up to 30 minutes in length with no m… --- ## [Discogs combining tracks into compositions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-combining-tracks-into-compositions/61102)
**Author:** [@Roger285](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Roger285)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-combining-tracks-into-compositions/61102 "2023-05-30T11:51:38Z")
Here's a weird one: when searching for discogs metadata on a CD set (George Szell Complete Columbia Recordings) discogs doesn't list each track as a unique number, it combines them into a composition. This carries over i… --- ## [Filter fields that feature a symbol at least twice](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-fields-that-feature-a-symbol-at-least-twice/61113)
**Author:** [@TGD](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TGD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-fields-that-feature-a-symbol-at-least-twice/61113 "2023-05-30T08:06:58Z")
I need to filter files that have semicolon twice or more times in the ARTIST tag. How would I achieve this? I tried ARTIST HAS ; ; but that does not do it. --- ## [Problem with installation new version over old version](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-with-installation-new-version-over-old-version/61119)
**Author:** [@OceanSze0315](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/OceanSze0315)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-with-installation-new-version-over-old-version/61119 "2023-05-30T05:13:48Z")
I have unstalled the old version and redownload it, but the install app said I need to unstall the old one. How can I fix this issue\> Thank you! --- ## [Reset track counter on change of directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-track-counter-on-change-of-directory/61116)
**Author:** [@graveller39](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/graveller39)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-track-counter-on-change-of-directory/61116 "2023-05-30T01:30:25Z")
Seems this subject has been discussed before: However, I found the thread hard to follow, so I'm not sure what that rational was for removing the option "reset track counter on change of directory" from the Auto-number… --- ## [Need to determine missing track numbers from albums](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-determine-missing-track-numbers-from-albums/61084)
**Author:** [@Shu](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Shu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-determine-missing-track-numbers-from-albums/61084 "2023-05-29T23:44:59Z")
What would be the best way to determine missing track numbers when you have 1100 albums. An approach that looks at the highest track number for each album and then determines if all track numbers less than the max track… --- ## [Tagging Question, Tag - Tag without disturbing what's already there](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-question-tag-tag-without-disturbing-whats-already-there/61111)
**Author:** [@BIGGZ](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BIGGZ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-question-tag-tag-without-disturbing-whats-already-there/61111 "2023-05-29T17:08:42Z")
What I'm trying to do is, take something from artist field and put it in album artist field, without disturbing what's currently there, for example. Artist: Nirvana Album Artist: Various Artists INTO Artist: Nirvana … --- ## [How can I export all the Mp3tag data in to an Excel spreadsheet?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-export-all-the-mp3tag-data-in-to-an-excel-spreadsheet/61101)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-export-all-the-mp3tag-data-in-to-an-excel-spreadsheet/61101 "2023-05-28T23:41:15Z")
How can I export all the Mp3tag data into an Excel spreadsheet? The csv export option puts everything on one line and is not useful. --- ## [How to do batch manual tagging (artist, album, album art)?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-do-batch-manual-tagging-artist-album-album-art/61098)
**Author:** [@tagfan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tagfan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-do-batch-manual-tagging-artist-album-album-art/61098 "2023-05-28T11:50:55Z")
I have many obscure albums in my library that are not in the database and they require manual tagging. How do I do batch tagging on artist, album and album art? Example: Artist: Eric Clapton Album: Unplugged Album A… --- ## [Right context menu Win. 11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/right-context-menu-win-11/61096)
**Author:** [@hannes1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hannes1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/right-context-menu-win-11/61096 "2023-05-28T05:58:05Z")
Hello, I had problems with the right context menu. mp3tag 3.21 new version, disappear in the right context menu. Went down to the old version 3.20 and no problems. One one else got this problem? My context menu have … --- ## [Format value with multiple artists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/format-value-with-multiple-artists/61090)
**Author:** [@DavidGDFC](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DavidGDFC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/format-value-with-multiple-artists/61090 "2023-05-27T19:43:36Z")
Hi, In some of my albums, there are multiples artists and I've decided to properly tag them. I have two issues about this and I'm creating two separate threads. This is what I'm doing so far: On the Extended Tags win… --- ## [Directory creation using multiple artists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/directory-creation-using-multiple-artists/61091)
**Author:** [@DavidGDFC](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DavidGDFC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/directory-creation-using-multiple-artists/61091 "2023-05-27T13:44:16Z")
Hi, In some of my albums, there are multiples artists and I've decided to properly tag them. I have two issues about this and I'm creating two separate threads. When I'm done with all the tagging, I ran an action that … --- ## [ISRC How to retrieve it?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/isrc-how-to-retrieve-it/50121)
**Author:** [@MrMix](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MrMix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/isrc-how-to-retrieve-it/50121 "2020-09-07T19:25:18Z")
Hi, I'm using Mp3tag since couple of months. It's a great software. Congratulation ! I added a new column in view named Isrc. Now I believe that this info is not available from Discogs but I know that MusicBrainz has i… --- ## [PERL-modifier for a less dense regular expression syntax](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/perl-modifier-for-a-less-dense-regular-expression-syntax/61073)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/perl-modifier-for-a-less-dense-regular-expression-syntax/61073 "2023-05-26T14:20:32Z")
Hello again, everybody. Apparently, there is a modifier that could be used with which to increase the density of the regex syntax, in order to make it easier to read. The modifier is: /x I tried to test it, but failed… --- ## [Assistance required to locate a specific segment inside various text strings](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/assistance-required-to-locate-a-specific-segment-inside-various-text-strings/61072)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/assistance-required-to-locate-a-specific-segment-inside-various-text-strings/61072 "2023-05-26T11:52:47Z")
Hello, everyone. The following is an example of the string of text which I have to work on: (wfrank) Actual working examples of album titles are: Cara Mia (wChorus & Mantovani & His Orchestra) Rock And Roll Waltz (w… --- ## [Auto-numbering Wizard Providing Unexpected Total Of Tracks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-numbering-wizard-providing-unexpected-total-of-tracks/61035)
**Author:** [@johnemc](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/johnemc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 10:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-numbering-wizard-providing-unexpected-total-of-tracks/61035 "2023-05-26T10:13:01Z")
After using the Auto-numbering wizard with a manually input total count of tracks, the originally-supplied count from the application is being saved rather than my input. Here's what I did: -With v3.20b (beta) 64-bit, … --- ## [Batch-update album artwork for a large collection of FLAC files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-update-album-artwork-for-a-large-collection-of-flac-files/61069)
**Author:** [@RochaMartinez668](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RochaMartinez668)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-update-album-artwork-for-a-large-collection-of-flac-files/61069 "2023-05-26T09:51:34Z")
I need some guidance on how to efficiently batch-edit the album artwork for a large collection of FLAC files using MP3Tag. What are the recommended steps or techniques to quickly update the album covers in bulk? Any tips… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=76) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=78)