Where Does Media Player Classic Store Settings?
Media Player Classic Home Cinema uses the registry for settings unless INI storage is enabled. In INI mode it writes mpc-hc64.ini next to the player.
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By default MPC-HC saves options, history, and favorites under HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software MPC-HC. No settings file is created in this mode.
When Store settings in .ini file is checked under Options > Player, the player creates mpc-hc64.ini for 64 bit builds or mpc-hc.ini for 32 bit builds. The file is kept beside mpc-hc64.exe for installed builds or in the portable folder.
Where Media Player Classic stores this, by platform
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MPC-HC\MPC-HC
Default settings location. Remove this key while the player is closed to reset all options.
C:\Program Files\MPC-HC\mpc-hc64.ini
Settings file used when INI mode is enabled. For 32 bit builds the name is mpc-hc.ini. Portable installs keep the file in the same folder as the executable.
Frequently asked questions
How do I switch to INI files for portable backup?
Open Options > Player, enable Store settings in .ini file, then restart the player. Copy the resulting ini file with the program folder.
Where are playlists and favorites kept?
In the same store as settings. They are registry values in registry mode and sections inside the ini file in INI mode.
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