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.