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Music transfer to USB drive

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marius33 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
marius33 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -

Hello everyone,

I attempted to transfer music from my desktop to a USB stick using the procedure I found on a forum: click on sync, drag the selected tracks into the designated column, and then click on start sync. I received a message indicating that the operation was successful, yet there is nothing on the USB stick.

For your information, I am using Windows Media Player.

Thank you for your help.

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    Bruno83200_6929 Posted messages 725 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   171
     

    Hello,

    The WMP synchronization is meant for MP3 players, not for a USB stick.

    Windows Media Player treats the stick as a media device, but:

    it can create a virtual sync

    or sync to an internal cache

    without physically writing the files to the stick.

    Result: "Synchronization successful" message but the stick is empty in Explorer.

    If you absolutely want to use Windows Media Player

    (which I do not recommend for a USB stick)

    In WMP → Synchronization tab

    Click on Synchronization Options

    Check:

    ❌ No automatic conversion

    ❌ No DRM protection

    ✔ Format preserved (MP3)

    Check the stick to see if WMP created a hidden folder:

     \Music\WMP\

    Important check

    After the sync:

    Open the stick with Explorer

    Enable View → Hidden items

    See if there are any invisible folders

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  2. marius33 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1
     

    Hello,

    Thank you for your professional response.

    Best regards,

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