+++Installing Zen Micro w/o Creative related software?

I was wondering whether Win XP w/ SP2 is able to detect Zen Micro w/o its related software? I would like to use only WMP0 to transfer my songs.....

Kelly,
I have installed the MTP software as well and it does transfer te playlists from WMP to the Zen Micro. The only problems I have had with the new firmware have not been firmware or Creative related but rather WMP related. It seems to be very picky about what it will transfer if you have it set to automatically convert to WMA-64 to save space. It gets hung up on some files during conversion or takes an unspecified error and skips the file to go to the next. What I actually have ended up doing is loading up MediaSource again without drivers for the player and used it to convert the files I wanted to WMA and then pointed WMP at that folder and it transfers them and the playlists fine. Now that I have read this post I will try Real's player as well to see how it works with it. This has only been a slight frustration though because I am trying to maintain the files in their original format and just conver the ones I am loading now. My wife owns an iPod and can load plenty of files in the higher bit rate that I ripped them off our cds in.Message Edited by AspenWiedii on 0-09-2005 07:09 AM

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Zen Micro: USB Recharge w/o software install

Hi friends,
today I had the problem that I'd like to recharge my zen micro (.02.xx firmware) on an usb port of a computer, where the Creative software and drivers were not installed. It just didn't work. The Zen pretended to recharge, but after several hours the battery symbol still was empty, and when switching it on, it immediately complained about low battery and went off again. It was plugged into a powered hub, 500 mA per port. Any ideas whether the installation of the driver relates to the charging behaviour?
regards
Matthias

Matthiasr,
If the drivers on the system are not installed, the player will probably not charge very quickly. The drivers for the Zen Micro help to define the power level for the USB port (the amount of USB power allocated to the Zen Micro) and without the driver installed (or the MTP firmware being used with an MTP compatible computer) the proper amount may not be allocated (leading to very long charge times). Another way around this would be to shut the system down and connect the player then, the USB ports should still receive power. Without the system running it should receive a full allocation that should charge it.
Jeremy

Zen Micro freezes on Creative L

<SPAN class=postbody>just tried to turn on my micro, creative logo comes up and freezes, nothing happened. followed instructions on how to perform clean up, the clean up screen also freezes once i clicked yes to cleanup. any way to fix this. im frustrated, dont wanna format and lose all my 600 mp3s and tags <IMG alt=Sad src="http://www.nomadness.net/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" border=0> please help
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<SPAN class=postbody>the player doesnt make any click sounds, as soon it starts cleanup, it freezes or at least seems like it. i been waiting for 20 min and it stays the same.

What it comes down to is, there is not much us consumers can do. My dri've has the same problem as the two of yours. We cannot detect the dri've via USB, so that cancels out any firmware update or any recovery software that might be availavle to us. Atleast I think so.
As for what can be done with the unit itself, nothing much. When loaded normally, it freezes at the second screen with the creative logo.
In recovery mode, the unit is not frozen unless you make one of the four selection, all of which lead to a frozen state.
This is how my player crashed. I just finished charging it fully, and decided to change the songs on the zen micro. I connected it to my usb port while it was on. The plug and play screen appeared as I ran the Media Source Organizer program. The PnP screen with the partitioned blocks would not go away. So I was forced to remove the battery, and from that point I've had the stalling problems.
One thing to note is that when i connect the player to the AC adapter, the hard dri've makes clicking noises. This lead me to believe that any function relating to the hard dri've will fail. example: connecting to the PC, formatting, clean up.
Only the basic recovery BIOS which doesn't use the hard dri've is attainable.
I hope Creative will "REVEAL" to us a solution for this. I already paid shipping once for the unit. I hope I don't have to pay to return and then ship it again.

How to install Zen Micro 5GB with firmware 2.00

How? I went to my store, and they said I must use "Sync" in WMP 0... but how ?

I for one don't understand your question... You may want to rephrase and elaborate a bit.
Are you talking about something to install on your PC? It's true that you can use WMP (Windows Media Player) to load music to a Zen Micro with 2.00.2. You could also install the specific version of Zen Explorer (see the download section of Creative.com). You need to get the right version, because the version of Zen Explorer on the CD in the box, only works on .x firmware
> Zen Micro Media Explorer .00. for Creative Zen Micro (Software Update Package for Zen Micro Players with *PlaysForSure/MTP Firmware) (35.27 MB)

Problems installing zen micro softw

Hello
I bought myself recently a new 5GB Zen Micro Silver.
Most went well with installing the drivers and software (besides the fact that Zen Micro Media Explorer doesn't recognize when the zen is connected) and firmware as well.
The problems started when I wanted to update CMS (Creative Media Source) and ZMME (Zen Micro Media Explorer).
I downloaded both softwares from the support section in this site.
When I try to install CMS 3.30.2 , I extracted the files from the .exe , then the installing window goes down to taskbar and nothing! no setup window, no finish message... just nothing. In a quick check on the Task manager, the task is in "Non-responding' status.
When I try to install ZMME (not sure about the version, but it's from July 3 2005), again, it extracts the files from the .exe file , it DOES show a setup window and then suddently another window opens in the task bar, and when I go over it, an error message appears (-50:0x80040707) and closes both windows once I hit "ok".
PLEASE HELP!

Hi,
Sorry to hear you are having problems. Not something I've seen before, I'd say maybe reattempt the download in case of corruption but there are usually CRC errors from the install if that is the case.
A few installation tips would be.
) Turn off programs running inthe background. Run MSCONFIG in Services click the Hide MS Service and deselect all there. In startup turn off (uncheck) all programs there.
2) Try clearingout the c:documents and settings/"username"/local settings/temp folder (its a hidden folder so make sure you have the view all files enabled in Windows Explorer options.
Hope this helps
John

Problem installing Zen Micro on XP compu

Hi,
I recently had a Firmware Problem on my Zen Micro and I was able to fix it by upgrading the Firmware to version 2.2.02.
After doing that my player works fine, but it won't install on my PC (Windows XP). I have tried installing and re-installing all the stuff that came on the original installation CD as well as downloading tons of stuff from creative.com. My guess is that the drivers or something might not?be compatible with my new firmware...
So my computer does detect the Zen Micro when I connect it and 'Found New Harware Wizard' starts. I choose "Install the software automatically" and click "Next". Then the Wizard searches and finds an MTP device (by the way what does MTP stand for?) and tries to install. Then I get this message:
"Cannot Install this Hardware
There was a problem installing this hardware:
MTP Device
An error occurred during the installation of the device
The specified service does not exist as an installed service."
What is the "specified service"? What's wrong and what should I do?
Oh,?My Zen Micro is shown in Device Manager, but with the yellow exclamation mark symbol.

Thanks for your response.
It seems like I cannot download WMP since the Windows Genuine Validation won't work.. Says that I have a pirate copy of Windows although it definiti'vely is real... I guess I should contact Microsoft... This is getting ridiculous, or annoying at least...
Oh, maybe I should mention that I removed WMP from my computer since I was adviced to do so previously. But it should work with WMP0, right Well, can't reload that either because of the validation problem...
I tried downloading Creative Media Source Player/Organizer 5.0.38, but when trying to install I get the following message:
"Setup is unable to detect a supported product on your system".
Message Edited by Makkari on 04-25-2008 04:25 AM

Installing Zen Micro on an Apple iB

I am trying to install a Creative Zen Micro onto an Apple iBook. Is this possible? and if so can someone help with instructions on how to do so. I just bought the refurbished iBook and an clueless on how to install this MP3 player. I have tried e-mailing Creative support on 2 occassions already and as yet no one has replied to my e-mails so here goes. Thank you.

Make sure to look in the FAQ post, which covers compatiblity with Macs.

Help! Zen Micro freezed on "Creative" scr

Hi all,
my Zen Micro has gone crazy... all of a sudden it switched itself on, and it just stays on the "CREATIVE" screen and doesnt do anything.
I cant even update the firmware because it wont connect through the USB.
Also i tried Disk Cleanup and Formatting and everything. but nothing works
It just freezes at those screens.
Some one please help

if your micro ever freezes, I would just get an RMA to return it to Creative to get a replacement. I did that, and within a week, they mailed me a brand new zen micro which works perfectly fine (ie. no freezing, no errors, no battery loss issues, etc...)...

Brand New Zen Micro Hangs on "Creative" Logo Scr

Like some of you out there my new Zen Micro worked with the initial charge prior to my charging it although I never got to put any music on the thing.
Then after the charge, it hangs on the "Creative" logo screen. I've tried all of the instructions, including removing the battery, holding on-off switch "on" while replacing the battery, choose one of the options, but the clean-up, format, etc. all seem to start but do not finish (I've left each for half a day and it never finishes).
I downloaded the new firmware and connected my Zen via the USB cable to my PC, but my PC does not see the Zen device and asks me to connect it even thought the device is connected and the "Creative" logo screen is displayed.
Does anyone have a strategy for correcting this issue? I can return the device, but I hate to since I love the idea of using it. It's cool.

hi,
hope this is not too late... but try calling the creative support hotline .. have someone from creative walk you through the trouble-shooting in case something was missed when you tried it.
that way, you can get creative support to confirm if the device is defecti've or not and they can provide you suggestions on how to rectify it: return/exchange with seller, return/exhange through creative, etc.
i also went through that drama last week, when my micro was charging and never responded afterwards. turns out mines was defecti've even before i even played anything on it
i called amazon and was able to get them to send me another one. this new one was able to finish charging the battery ... i'm charging the 2nd battery to make sure and hopefully when that's done, i can start loading songs and test out the sound as well, recorder, calendar, etc .. as i wanted to make full use of all these features.
hope you get your micro working soon.. good luck!!!

ZEN MICRO FREEZES ON CREATIVE SCR

argh.i need help.i turn on my zen micro and it starts up as usual but then freezes on the creative screen and doesn't do anything. i've tried going into recovery mode, i rebooted and that didn't work. so i reformated and that didnt work either :S?i really dont' know what to do.it also isn't recognised by my computer!!?i've only had it for a few months... but i can't find my receite for it. Is there anyother way i can use my warranty without having to have my receit's?Please help.

I am having the same problem, we have tried absolutely everthing and nothing has worked. We have given up now and are going to buy a new one. My Microphoto lasted 4 months -I tried to say under the sale of goods act that there you would expect an MP3 player to last longer than that but these big companies don't give a stuff. Sorry not to have been more positi've. If anyone out there dose have any ideas please help us!

ZEN MICRO STUCKS ON ''CREATIVE'' SCREEN! HELP!!

Last Saturday i transfered some mp3s to my
creative zen micro.After that i turnt it
off.After some couple of minutes, i turnt it
on.But in the ''CREATIVE'' logo, it stopped
corresponding. I took the battery off and pluged
it again.But the same happened. In recovery mode i
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when you put it against your ear do you hear a soft buzz? if thats the case your HD crashed, i had that too last year.
it was 2 weeks after i bought it. i got a new one imidiatly.
now 3 weeks ago i send it back again because the contact of the ears was screwed. i got a new one that was gb bigger than i had so ty creative. but now this one crashes evry 2 days, stops, start up, stops again i try that for 30 times then it runs but it loses the last update of songs... somtimes stops with rebuilding library too but the recovery mode worked..... damit crashed again

Zen micro-stuck at creative sym

when i turn on my zen micro it doesnt work it just freezes at the creative sign (the after creative copy right) what can i do to fix it

Jamez3,
First off I would try going into rescue mode and attempting a clean up. If that doesn't work then try a format. The instructions for this can be found in the FAQ at the top of this forum. If that doesn't work, contact support and they will help you out (as this may be a problem that will require a repair of the player).
Jeremy

Zen Micro acessories at creative.

Hey,
I was browsing around creative.com, and stumbled upon the accesories page for the Zen Micro. It shows that there is a pouch for the Micro, but it isn't in the online store. Is there any word as to when it will be for sale?
http://www.creative.com/zenmicro/wel...=accessories#5Message Edited by angelals on 0-3-2005 02:3 PM

Yes, I meant item #5. From what I've read, the Zen Micro doesn't come with this item, only the "protecti've pouch". If anyone from Creative is reading this.............please reply. Also, will it be available in multi colors, to match our Micros? Thanx in advance :smileyvery-happy: .

Zen Micro frozen at 'Creative' Scr

Help !!
Life without my music is going to be tough - need assistance here !!
Basically, my Zen Micro has frozen at the Initial 'Creative' Logo screen ..... won't go any further than this. Tried taking the battery out and putting it back in again - but to no avail.
I can get the to the Rescue/Recovery screen, and tried rebooting - no joy.
Currently it's sititng at Scan Disk, but it has been sitting there for about /2 hr now without any apparent progress.
Reluctant to try any of the other Rescue options at this stage, as I am quite scared about losing all the tracks I have put onto the player.
As far as I can recall, the Firmware is .0.8 (basically firmware hasn't been upgraded since I bought the player back in April).
Any help in getting me back to listening to my tunes would be greatly appreciated.

As per the FAQ post, if you can't get functions in rescude mode to work the player is faulty. You need to contact Creative Support to get the player replaced, contact links are also in the FAQ post and also available via links on this page.

Zen Micro freezes on creative lo

My creative zen micro freezes on start up at the creative logo. I see this is a popular problem, and yes I hear clicking of the hard dri've. I've only had it two weeks and this isn't cool. I would recommend a Rio. In the creative warranty it says does not cover any "Damage from external causes such as floods, storms, fires, sand, dirt, earthquakes, an Act of God, exposure to sunlight.." Geez, I sure hope they don't consider this an act of god. Now, I must wait the 2+ weeks for my replacement. Not a happy customer.
Btw, has anyone fixed this problem? It doesnt seem so.

Yea, I've read the FAQ and troubleshooting. I can get into rescue mode but when I select any option it then freezes along with more clicking. I've spent the last two hours reading about this, I'm quite certain it's hard dri've failure/sticking. My last mp3 player got stolen and I had to wait a week to receive my zen micro in the mail. Now I have to wait another few weeks to have it fixed. I need it at work, so my life sucks without my mp3 player. This is very not cool. Thanks for your reply, btw. Unfortanetly, I don't think there is anything I can do.

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