What types of settings does a library backup keep? If I were to uninstall MC 11 and delete all files but the library backup and of course media, what settings/customizations would MC restore from the library backup? What would I lose if anything that was mine and not originally MC?
I think...
It keeps all library fields information including the user defined custom fields and playlists. It does not include anything from MC Options (except those custom fields) or Customized Views. Correct me if I am wrong.
In my opinion it could/should have advanced options for keeping the user options and views too. For example, that would make transporting MC to new a new PC easier. Of course, some options are depended on the current hardware so it should be selective.
when uninstalling i get this option: "remove media center library files"
What exactly does this mean?
I suppose it means just what it says. It deletes the library data. I have not tried it and I don't know if it deletes just the current library or all libraries listed in Library Manager.
Just uninstalled MC then reinstalled and absolutely nothing changed! wtf
Basically I am trying to test a bug and would like a fresh install, please advise.
I haven't been able to find any default reset buttons or anything like that?
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Uninstalled, deleted every MC file I could find. Reinstalled and MC showes up like it was before. What in the world is going on? Do I really have to buy a new computer? Trying to get rid of a bug and would like to see if it is MC iitself, my computer, or settings I have changed in MC. I love MC but this is getting rediculous.
Many things are kept in the Windows registry. As far as I understand uninstalling MC11 should delete its own registry entries and leave the entries that are not dedicated to MC11 only.
I cleaned all traces of MJ and MC from one of my PCs because I had some registry problems. I explained that in this thread:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=26917.msg186615#msg186615Edit: edited a bit.