Creative MediaSource and Zen file l

When I attach my Zen Micro to the PC and open Creative MediaSoure the album list for the Zen is not complete. It displays only about 70% of the albums that are on the Zen. The Zen plays perfectly. Do I need to do something to make sure I get the complete list displayed?
ThanksMessage Edited by GSETM on 0-09-2006 :28 PM

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Have you:
- Download and install the latest Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2 from your product download site. Make sure that you install this first before installing the rest of the MediaSource plugins listed below.
- (Depending on your product and firmware)
For non-PlaysForSure Zen series: Download and install the latest Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.20 for Creative MediaSource from your product download site.
or:
For PlaysForSure Zen Micro: Download and install the latest Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version .00.8) from your product download site.

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[color="#ff0000"]Thank you for contacting us at Creative Support Service, I am glad to
provide my assistance to you.
I understand that you are enquiring on how to use ZEN Mediasource
application with ZEN player. I would like to apologize for any
inconveniences this enquiry is causing you. Let me see what I can do to
assist you in resolving the issue you facing.
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Please do include this email upon replying to us. If you do require
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email with any previous correspondence to ensure the quickest and most
accurate service.
Once again, thank you for contacting us.
Best Regards,
**removed**
Technical Support
Creative Labs Americas
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LakeTahoeGuy,
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