i just deleted my whole karaoke database

[karaokeG]

i went to song data base to update my karaoke songs. everything that i have put in for the last 5 years is now missing, every cdg bought and loaded is gone is there anything i can do please advise 911

[ddouglass]

What do you mean you went to songs database? Did you open it under Tools or go to the file through Windows Explorer?
What operating system are you using?
What version of Hoster?
Where are your KMA files stored?

[karaokeG]

i am using 4.31 on windows xp i went to song database to rebuild my songbook because i had some songs i had to delete, and it deleted all my songs, i just have my original discs i never knew i had to put them somewhere on the pc, i never backed them upped urghhhhh i sent a support ticket out but it will take 48 hours for them to answer, my question is is there a way to REDO the song database back to where it was or do i need to start downloading all over 500+ discs, i only have 4 days so i have to start ASAP please advise
through the tool menu

[ddouglass]

First off the songs are not stored in the database file itself. When you import from the discs to Hoster, it puts a record in the database for each song imported and it creates a compressed copy of the disc file for that song either in a folder you choose or in a default folder C:\MTU\KMA files.

Make sure when you go to the Songs database, click on Rebuild and then look at the location in the dialog window. Make sure it is where those KMA files are located. If not then remove what is there and add the correct folder or folders.

How did you delete the songs? You should always use the Edit utility to delete any song files. This way they are not only deleted from the KMA folder but are also deleted from the Songs Database.

[karaokeG]

i did try that it only add 630 songs. i do use the edit button but tonite i had some songs that i could not delete because i moved the file, so i was told to rebuild my song database, is there a way to redo this back to where it was or do i need to start reloading all my songs, i am in a uproar here i am freeekin out but i still have a sense of humor urghhhh

[ddouglass]

How many files are in your KMA folder? Check with Windows Explorer. If there are only 630, then you will need to find the rest of them either in another folder or in the Recycle bin.
The key is where did you move them to?
Do a search in Windows Explorer and find out where all the KMA files are. Search for "*.KMA" and search all drives.
Remember the database is not where the actual song file is stored. They are in files named with the DiskID-Track.KMA, so unless you deleted all of those and emptied the Recycle Bin then all is not lost...just misplaced.

[karaokeG]

thanking you for yuor help i think i mite have found some, but i do not know how many call me please i am getting a headache lol if you do not have long distance i can call you anything to help i am in a tizzy 715.276.6206

[karaokeG]

i found 6647 files now how do i put them back on thank you

[ddouglass]

Go to the folder listed in Windows explorer and it should tell you at the bottom how many files are in the folder. If that doesn't show then Right click on the folder and choose Property from the drop down menu. On there it will tell you how many files.

[ddouglass]

If this is roughly how many songs you had, then check Hoster Tools/Songs Database/Rebuild and make sure this is the same folder you have listed.
If it isn't Search through all of your drives again and see if it finds any more.
Just an FYI - I never use the move command for Windows. I always copy any files I want to move, make sure they are where I wanted them and then delete the originals.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by karaokeG

i found 6647 files now how do i put them back on thank you

OK. Now make sure you know the path to this folder and add it to the Rebuild dialog so it will be able to read them.

[karaokeG]

i am done, i try to do it i only get 637 songs i can not find them anywhere it wont let me search for any anyhwere else, i cant sit here and waste time tying to find them, i am devasted and very upset i am just going to stay up till i get those relaoded, i also have 4 boxes of other songs i have to put in, this is going to take me days

[ddouglass]

You found 6,647 Is that folder the one listed in the Rebuild? If so and you are only getting 637, then something is wrong.
Is it telling you at the beginning of the Rebuild that it is loading 637 of 637 or is it saying 6647 and then only loading 637?
Don't give up on me!! We will figure this out.

[ddouglass]

What folder is listed? See image attached. Is this the folder where the 6647 files are?

[karaokeG]

you have lots of patience i do a search it says i have 6647 or whatever, than i go to to the tools and i can not find the folder anywhere it will not let me search for any more, i dont know what i am doing wrong

[karaokeG]

i have lost 390 discs

[ddouglass]

What folder did the search say the files were in? Put the whole path in your post.

[karaokeG]

it is saying it is under c:/hostersongs but when i go to build data base that file is not there

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by karaokeG

i have lost 390 discs

You have not lost them yet. Don't panic...

[karaokeG]

ok i think i mite have found some i am in the rebuild and searched my whole data and it is now doing 6663 songs at least that is some of them wish me luck