Well, think I am getting used to it. Whilst I still can't turn the montioring off, it's not too much of a problem with it monitoring the rip folder, as I found out that when you move the folders and files, WMP realises this, and renames the filepaths for the items so you don't have to reload them into the library again Still, can't stop it monitoring My Documents tho

The lack of "Add to Library from a Specific Location" button isn't that much of a headace anymore as I realised you can drag and drop a folder or single/bunch of files to add them to the library, which is usefull. Still not as convinient as the above button would be (like how it was in WMP10)

But I still think the now playing interface is pure madness!!!! Not being able to select a dark backround is pony, and the lack of track/artist/album data is stupid!

This is how it looks;

http://i19.tinypic.com/4h7gu4x.jpg

And after 5mins in photoshop, this is how it could look. Changed backround colour, added artist and track data to the left top corner in the main pane, added artist and album data to below the thumbnail of the album cover in the top right pane. then added no. of tracks and total playing time of playlist to a new bottom right pane. Would make it much better IMO...

http://i18.tinypic.com/2ijl10k.jpg

Other than that, I really like the layout in the library, tho navigation isn't as customizable as it should be, and isn't a "direct" as it was in WMP10...