NOMAD Explorer makes my computer free

Okay, here's the problem. I've been putting music on my Zen Touch for weeks, and it's all worked out fine. Now, when I try to copy something to the Disk, it freezes my computer. It was working an hour ago. I've tried re-installing NOMAD Explorer and Notmad Explorer, and yet both still don't work. What can I do to fix this?

I get an error message that says, "The operation has failed. Please ensure player is properly connected before trying again." Uh oh. What left is there now?
Edit: Some luck at last!! NOMAD still screws up, but Notmad works fine. I think the problem may be that I filled up the Zen too much (there was only .5 gigs left of space) so I think I should transfer a gig or two to my computer and see if that hel
ps.
The only problem is, Notmad Trial Edition won't let me send it to the PC. I'd have to buy the full version. Being 4 years old, this poses a problem. By chance, is there any other programs to use to transfer them? Thanks a lot.
Message Edited by Irrelevant on 0-09-2005 03:28 PM

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