replace directory path to url path in mysql database table

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Dear all..before i give up after multiple trial and error attempts,can someone please help me with below query.

I am trying to replace the path name D:\Downloads\Music\ (note the slash) to http://mysite.com/Music/ in mysql field name called "filename" under "songlist" table.
Below is the query code that I tried with but nothing happens.It only gives me the following message : 0 row(s) affected. ( Query took 0.1428 sec )

UPDATE songlist SET filename = replace(filename, "D:\Downloads\Music", "http://mysite.com/Music/")

many thanks for the help!!!

Posted 30-Apr-11 15:08pm

cheekycroak

Updated 30-Apr-11 16:38pm

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Solution 1

Try putting @ before your text string paths.

Posted 30-Apr-11 17:48pm

Abhinav S

Solution 2

Shouldn't be single quote(') instead of double quote(")?

Posted 1-May-11 1:37am

Costica U

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uToLs · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-01T08:09:00

Solution 3

Double backslash: replace(filename, "D:\\Downloads\\Music", "http://mysite.com/Music/")

Posted 1-May-11 8:09am

uToLs

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cheekycroak 2-May-11 4:12am

Fantastic solution3!!! Thank you Kibab.It worked like a charm.
Many thanks to all those who responded.Below is the final code:
UPDATE songlist SET listen = replace(listen, "D:\\Downloads\\Music\\", "http://mysite.com/Music/")

uToLs 2-May-11 4:40am

You're welcome.