Creative Zen Touch Software Install Er

Just received thi today. Start the install, gets almost to the end and the following error occurs:
CTRegSrr Error
Missing File: \Creative\Shared Files\PDEJB.pid
I hit okay, and it continues but it never asks me to plug in the machine or anything. It tells me to reboot, I do, try to launch the program and it states that the program directory cannot be found.
Any ideas?

pagancub,
I have a Zen Touch 20gb and I know your problem. I had exactly the same one. It is an currupted file on the cd or possibly or maybe in a temp folder on your HDD. You should go to Nomadworld.com and download Nomad Explorer, then it should find it without any problems. Also, download the lastest drivers etc. and install them according to the directions on the sitea nd you'll have no problems
Wilco

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