Can't edit mp3 details in properties

Jawahar

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My previous OS was Windows 7 64-bit. I used rip my favorite music tracks and was able to edit the details in the Details tab of the Properties window after right-clicking on the file name. The system hardware is the same. OS is now Windows 8 64-bit. But when I open the mp3 file's property window and go to the details tab, I get fewer options in detail and I CANNOT edit any one of them. I have run sfc - no problem. I have opened the Explorer as Administrator and still the same issue. Here's the screen capture:

wiS+p8D3nE8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=


It might help to know that I am the sole user of the desktop PC. And that I have another PC at another place with same configuration also running Win 8 64-bit. On that PC for the same file I see more details on the screen and I can edit the fields. I might post the capture from that PC later when I go there.

Meanwhile, any ideas for this odd behavior? I also ran the mp3Tag to get over the possible issue with ID3 tags.

Need help to solve this. Thanks.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
Some program might be "hogging"it. Shut down all the programs that might be using it and try.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
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    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
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    Raidmax
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    CCM Nepton 140xl
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I have tried it but doesn'r help. Here's the capture from my other PC

fUuT2yTazPgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==


This PC shows all details Media, Audio, Content, File etc. and is editable. While previous capture that I posted had only File details and no other details. The file is the same in both instances.
 

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    Windows 8 64-bit
On my Windows 8 Laptop I see what you posted in your last screen shot and can edit all fields.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
So what can be the causing this difference in behavior? Both systems have been recently installed. Both have the same set of other Programs on them and yet both show different screens! Is there anything that needs to be changed in the registry perhaps?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
DRM ?, UAC ? attribute -r ?. Take ownership ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
Read only flag on file properties ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Memory
    6 GB
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    12 TB in 6 disks
    PSU
    TX650
    Keyboard
    G15
    Mouse
    Intellimouse 3.0
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbits
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Trend Micro
I wish I knew?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Can I recommend some other software that would simplify those tasks instead? Mp3Tag works great for me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77-UD3H
    Memory
    16 GB Patriot Viper 3 DDR3-1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 470 GTX
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 256 GB, WD WD20EFRX 2 TB
    PSU
    OCZ 700W
    Case
    Corsair 300R
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Logged in as Admin and yet the same. Attributes - archive. Not hidden not read-only. Given full control in UAC to all folders and sub-folders. Still no change. I copied the same file to the other PC without changing anything and I was able to edit and see all details. So I don't think it has anything to do with file attributes. For the time-being I started using MP3Tag to make my changes and that's really good. BUT I simply wish to know now is why this kind of weird behaviour?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
Logged in as Admin and yet the same. Attributes - archive. Not hidden not read-only. Given full control in UAC to all folders and sub-folders. Still no change. I copied the same file to the other PC without changing anything and I was able to edit and see all details. So I don't think it has anything to do with file attributes. For the time-being I started using MP3Tag to make my changes and that's really good. BUT I simply wish to know now is why this kind of weird behaviour?

Hello,
I have same problem since I installed Windows 8.1 N.
I tried to come back to Windows 8 and same error...After format and clean installation again of W8.1 I have same situation.
Did you finally solved the problem?

Also happening with video files but not with pictures (where I can see all the pictures details).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 N
If the issue is with adding attributes to MP3 files, solution is the same, use MP3tag, or import the library into iTunes and use "Get Info" to add tags and artwork.

I have noticed, sometimes, when upgrading to 8 where 7 existed before, or even adding 8 as a dual boot system, any DATA drives that are connected to the 7 system originally, get LOCKED- Not the whole drive, but most of the folders.

I've used Unlocker in the past to defeat this, I had to move the files temporarily to another drive, and re-create the folder on the Data drive, copy the files back.

If the drive is merely a Data drive, you can go through it folder by folder.

You can use Unlocker to move the folders:

Download Unlocker - MajorGeeks

There is a toolbar in the installer as an "opt in" - Use "Advanced Install" and do not let that install. Delta Toolbar, don't let it go in.

I've tried and tried messing around with the permissions, all to noah vail. after beating my head on it for 3 days, finally used Unlocker, and it successfully moved the folder that was stuck. Then I copied it back, after deleting it from the drive, and it was no longer locked and was able to open in both 7 and 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
Thank you very much for your advice but I also faced strange Force Closing for all apps (Music, Video, Skype..)and problems with Graphics card drivers so I decided to re-format and re-install Windows 8 (clean installation).

Now everything seems OK - I can see details for all files (audio, video, pictures...)

My experience with 8.1 has been bad...maybe is better to wait some updates/fixes
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 N
Can you explain this "Forced-Closing"? - Is this happening on it's own, or is it making you do it?

Are you opening these files in a desktop program, or from a Tile App?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
Logged in as Admin and yet the same. Attributes - archive. Not hidden not read-only. Given full control in UAC to all folders and sub-folders. Still no change. I copied the same file to the other PC without changing anything and I was able to edit and see all details. So I don't think it has anything to do with file attributes. For the time-being I started using MP3Tag to make my changes and that's really good. BUT I simply wish to know now is why this kind of weird behaviour?

Hello,
I have same problem since I installed Windows 8.1 N.
I tried to come back to Windows 8 and same error...After format and clean installation again of W8.1 I have same situation.
Did you finally solved the problem?

Also happening with video files but not with pictures (where I can see all the pictures details).

I have not been able to solve the problem. And I don't know if it IS Windows 8. Because on one PC Win8 it behaves fine but on another PC with the same Win8, it is as I described. So I think it is weird. Using MP3Tag for now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
Had the same problem after becoming a microsoft user. Just tried going into flight mode (i.e. switch of wi-fi) and no problem updating properties.

Solution : Go into flight mode

If you hover over the MP3 file you will notice that it says "available off-line". It might have been a clue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
I've noticed this with VLC sometimes, it tries to load a bunch of Metadata into my personal music files. I get around this by Setting the Metadata myself in Sound Forge when I am creating the MP3 file. You can also do it while it is still a WAV file. The other thing I do is use iTunes "Get Info" for the items then set the correct data in there.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
Logged in as Admin and yet the same. Attributes - archive. Not hidden not read-only. Given full control in UAC to all folders and sub-folders. Still no change. I copied the same file to the other PC without changing anything and I was able to edit and see all details. So I don't think it has anything to do with file attributes. For the time-being I started using MP3Tag to make my changes and that's really good. BUT I simply wish to know now is why this kind of weird behaviour?

Hello,
I have same problem since I installed Windows 8.1 N.
I tried to come back to Windows 8 and same error...After format and clean installation again of W8.1 I have same situation.
Did you finally solved the problem?

Also happening with video files but not with pictures (where I can see all the pictures details).

Same situation here. Is there any solution you found ?:sarc:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Looks like I'm having a similar problem in 8.1 64 bit. I cannot change any tagging on the new machine. I can in XP. did you find a solution to this. I have 14 years of music tagged in MP3 collector and Mediamonkey. They all work on the new machine... but the tagging for everything new is over.

I looked at the post above By dog and I noticed that all my music says "Available offline" when I hover over it.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    First Build
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    Intel Haswell I7 4770K (3.5GHz)
    Motherboard
    AsRock Z87 Extreme11/ac
    Memory
    32g RipJaws
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    EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked w/ACX Cooler 3GB GDDR5 384bit
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster ZxR
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster T260HD
    Hard Drives
    (1) Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III
    (4) Western Digital Black 4TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache
    PSU
    AX1200i Digital ATX Power Supply — 1200 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum Certified Fully-Modular PSU
    Case
    Obsidian Series® 900D Super Tower Case
    Cooling
    Hydro Series™ H100i Extreme Performance CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech V470 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    65 Down
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Eset Smart Security
    Other Info
    This is a first build for me. My last computer was a Dell Dimension 8200 from 2000. I have had no problems with this new build. Started up from day one. I'm sort of proud of myself for this.

    I am Looking for a nice 28+ inch 4k Monitor. Any suggestions?

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
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