January 15, 2008

Make Auto Playlists In Zune 2.0 Software

Auto Playlists was one of the features I used quite often with my Zune. For some reason, Microsoft removed this feature from the Zune 2.0 software. Here is how I still create auto playlists using Windows Media Player 11 and import them into the Zune software.

1. Open Windows Media Player 11.
2. Left click on Library Tab and select Create Auto Playlist.


3. Add criteria for your new auto playlist and click ok.


4. Clear the list pane and rename the playlist for your zune.


5. Drag the auto playlist to the list pane.


6. Save the playlist by clicking Save Playlist.


7. Right Click on the newly saved playlist and choose Open File Location.


8. Rename the playlist to a .zpl file.


9. Open the Zune software and click on playlists.
10. If this location is in your watched folder list it should now apear, otherwise, you will have to copy the file to a location in your watched folder list.

11. Sync your new auto playlist and enjoy.