How to Add Downloaded Music to Windows 11 Media Player Library

To incorporate music files you've already downloaded onto your computer into the Windows 11 Media Player library, you need to direct the player to the folders containing these files. This process adds the music to the player's organized list for easy access and playback.

Here are the steps to add music files to your Windows Media Player library based on the provided information:

Steps to Include Music Folders in Your Library

Follow these simple steps to ensure Windows Media Player finds and organizes your downloaded music:

1. Open Windows Media Player. Launch the application on your Windows 11 system.
2. Access Library Management. Click on the Organize menu option. From the dropdown that appears, select Manage Libraries. Choose 'Music' from the library types listed.
3. Begin Adding a Location. In the "Music Library Locations" window, click the Add... button.
4. Browse to Your Music. A folder browser window will open. Navigate through your computer's file system to find the folder or location where you have saved your downloaded music files.
5. Include the Folder. Once you've located the folder with your music, click Include folder.
6. Confirm Changes. Click OK in the "Music Library Locations" window to save the changes.

Windows Media Player will now scan the specified folder(s) and add all compatible music files found within them to your music library. This makes your downloaded tracks available for playback, playlist creation, and other library management features within the application.

Step	Action	Detail
1	Launch WMP	Open the Windows Media Player application.
2	Manage Libraries	Go to Organize > Manage Libraries > Music.
3	Add Folder	Click the Add... button in the Library Locations window.
4	Browse	Navigate to where your music files are stored.
5	Include	Select the folder and click Include folder.
6	Confirm	Click OK to finalize.

Important Note: Windows Media Player itself does not provide a built-in feature to directly download music from online sources. The process described above is for adding music files that you have already obtained and saved onto your computer to the player's library for organization and playback.