Add comments, tags, metadata to files in explorer, folder comments

dalchina said:

You need another program. I don't know a way with Windows only. Try mp3tag.


A thought for you.
An operating system per se provides a higher level of abstraction, separating the user from hardware.

Programs are then written using those interfaces to achieve specific aims. These are applications- applying the hardware and OS to achieve a particular goal.

MS provides the OS and certain applications. It does not provide applications which meet every person's needs, otherwise 3rd party programmers would be out of a job.

I understand, I had to ask because I was wondering why I couldn't edit or add metadata to an existing file in Windows10. A 3rd party program as mentioned in this thread is the only solution. :)

I asked on the forum, as I can't find the 'kind' attribute in FileMeta ?

I don't understand the screen shot and the programs you used in those screen shots. It looks as if you didn't use strictly FileMeta ?

Thanks, although alot of hoops to go though to do this.

The reason Windows only allows you to add change metadata for certain files like images, that metadata is stored in the file itself. To avoid data loss only files that can hold their own metadata are supported.

They decided not to go with the metadata system because of the complexity when it comes to transferring files from computers and storage and what to do with the metadata.

See: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/old...7-00/?p=10553/

@logicearth - I must go though hoops if I want this extra metadata on files in Windows10.

I ask because there are two perceived types; I want to use, which are:

• Importance & genre

Any of you familiar with multi word relative dates; this week, next week etc ?

As well can I also assume the days perceived type; days: Sunday,Wednesday ?