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vkeegan
Dec 23, 2025Copper Contributor
Is there a way to get File Explorer to retain memory of previously used meta data?
I used Windows 10 File Explorer to enter genres for my 17,000 mp3 files (meta-data). Windows 10 remembered previously used genres, from which I could select. This was very convenient - it reduc...
Kaydenyo
Dec 24, 2025Iron Contributor
You're right — Windows 10 File Explorer's metadata editing was quite handy, especially for bulk editing and selecting from previously used genres. Windows 11 changed some aspects of metadata management, and the behavior you're describing (remembering previous genres for quick selection) isn't as straightforward out of the box.