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April 8th, 2006 00:00

Creative Zen Microphoto MP3 player isn't picked up

I recently bought a creative zen microphoto mp3 player, and after installing the software for it when i connect the mp3 player the zen software doesn't recognise that it is connected. I've tried it on other computers, and some recognise it and some don't. Has anyone else had this problem? Windows recognises it and keeps trying to install it. I've reinstalled the creative zen software a number of times, I've contacted creative and they're hopeless, no help at all. This is my last resort
 
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Nikki

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April 8th, 2006 09:00

Windows XP does not need any software in order to recognise your MP3 player as it is classed as a mass storage controller for which Windows has inbuilt drivers.

Seeing that other PCs have problems recognising the device I can only suggest that maybe there is something wrong with the USB connector on the supplied cable.

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April 9th, 2006 05:00

Windows XP can't install this mp3 player. It needs to run on it's own software.
I think there may be a fault with the player itself or the cable that it came with. The computer that it used to run fine on now has that same problem as my inspiron 1300

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April 11th, 2006 23:00

Did you install the software for plays for sure, I had the same problem with my Zen Micro and I had to install the plays for sure version after that the player was ok with windows XP

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April 12th, 2006 06:00

I just installed the software from the installation cd that came with it. Can you download a play for sure one from somewhere?

NIKKI

April 22nd, 2006 15:00

I just bought one too and am looking at it as I speak - have not yet installed.  I am a little late to the digital player party since this is my first one and would appreciate all of your 'expertise' help on:

1. do I have to load their software?  I want to use WMP 10.  Is this possible or am I forced to use Creative's?  The player came with an installation cd (that I assume has the MediaSource and Media Explorer that they tell you about in the guide as well as other system stuff that you probably have to put on the computer).  It also came with a 'play for sure' CD but I already have WMP installed (and it seems like that is all that is on the CD but not sure if there is ).

2. how do you decide what music serivice to use for downloading and if I am understanding the diff options - pay per or subscription - it seems if you want to copy the download to either a portable or a CD maybe subsription makes sense?   Can anyone reccommend good sites for comparion of providers as well as your opinions?

3. last question..in WMP on Tools-Ripping, It has a bit rate (e.g., 128, 192 etc.).  I have tried to understand what this is but have not been successful in finding out and have left it at 128 when I have ripped- is this ok?  I have seen these numbers mentioned many times in blogs and such but still not sure if what I have set is 'right' or what I should use (if i can adjust?) when I rip or download music.

 

Thx, thx, thx!

 

June 15th, 2006 23:00

Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing a zen micro (1gig) for my son, a couple of reviews on Circuit City site however said that it didn't work on Dell.  Haven't had problems with an Ipod we have, but my son really wants a zen. Any thoughts or advice (soon please, the sale ends in a day or two!)?  Thanks everyone...
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