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Windows Media Player: Missing Artwork

Embedded Cover Art

Users have reported issues with missing album and CD cover art in Windows Media Player. This can be a frustrating issue for those who like to see visual representations of their music. Fortunately, there are a few steps that can be taken to try and fix the problem.

Troubleshooting Steps

To resolve the missing artwork issue, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "services.msc" and click OK.
3. In the Services window, scroll down and locate the "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service."
4. Right-click on the service and select "Properties."
5. In the Startup type drop-down menu, select "Automatic."
6. Click the Start button and then click OK.
7. Close the Services window.

Additional Tips

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, there are a few additional tips that may be helpful:
* Ensure that the MP3 files have embedded cover art.
* Use a different media player such as Media Player Classic Home Cinema.
* Check the Windows Media Player metadata settings to ensure that it is set to automatically download cover art.