Where Does Groove Music Store Its Library?
Where Groove Music keeps its library database, playlists and settings on Windows for backup and repair.
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Groove Music keeps its working state inside its app package folder: a library database with track metadata and playlists, plus settings for monitored folders and playback. Music files themselves stay wherever you ripped or downloaded them.
The database filename varies by app version, so back up the whole LocalState parent rather than one file. Monitored folders only point at music; the database is the library. Copy with Groove closed for a consistent snapshot.
Where Groove Music stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState
Library database, playlists and settings under the ZuneMusic package LocalState. Database filenames vary by version, so copy the parent. Close Groove before copying.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Groove Music?
Close Groove and copy the package LocalState folder elsewhere. Library, playlists and settings travel together. Music files stay where they are, so move that folder too for offline playback.
Groove shows an empty library. How do I rebuild it?
Quit Groove and rename the LocalState database folder, then relaunch and re-add your music folders. Playlists built from files rebuild; streaming favorites need a sign in to return. Keep a copy before wiping.
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