Optimal Zen Micro Setup for XP

Hello,
I am on my second micro and I really want this thing to work!
The first one had a dead dri've. This one has with issues recognition, file transfers and getting stuck in a "Docked, don't touch me" status.
In theory, this is the best player on the market as far as size, value, FM radio etc.
In reality, I have had nothing but problems and am about to switch to an IPod..........
Can someone who has a good working Micro setup.... using XP Pro and Windows Media Player 0.
(Would they being reading this..... lol)
List what they have found to be the best combination of:
Firmware version,
Driver version,
Method for transfer,
and Application Version (I seem to have the most problems with Windows Media)
(I don't use music subscription services, just my own CD's.)
Thanks,
Amy

There's a known issue caused by Quicktime 7, so perhaps this is the problem. Try uninstalling it.

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