Recovery toalternate host questions= please disregard this thread

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Query quote help-Please ignore this thread

Dear all,
Please ignore this thread.
Thanks for understanding
Kai
Edited by: KaiS on Nov 12, 2009 9:33 AM

try
and A.subno =''' || subno || ''' ;' from usr_inf where rownum <300;
those are two single quotes ('), not double quotes.

Please send this thread to Adobe customer service - flash player download loses connection everytime!

Divay: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
Jeff Daniels: Hi, please help me!
Divay: I understand that you need help with Adobe Flash Player, but I am really sorry we don't support this Software over the chat, Please visit forums.adobe.com
Jeff Daniels: no! it doesnt help
Jeff Daniels: neither does your website
Jeff Daniels: why does it try to install and half way through loses connection, tries to reconnect, but never does!
Jeff Daniels: this is so frustrating
Jeff Daniels: the self help = no help
Jeff Daniels: ive read the formums, no help
Divay: You can post your own thread there. We don't have expertise over this product.
Jeff Daniels: someone in your company must, please provide me a contact
Divay: Please visit forums.adobe.com , This is the only point of contact.
Jeff Daniels: no
Jeff Daniels: I have tried everything on your site and to no avail...please connect me with someone that can offer support
Jeff Daniels: its not that hard a simple download that doesnt work!
Divay: We don't have support available for it, All freeware Products are just supported on Forums.adobe.com
Jeff Daniels: i dont care if its freeware...its your company's product
Jeff Daniels: im not the only one experiencing this issue
Jeff Daniels: nowhere on the site does it mention what to do if download looses connection
Jeff Daniels: how do you have a product that isnt supported
Jeff Daniels: terrible customer service
Divay: I am sorry but this is the only Support option.

Jeff Daniels wrote:
Jeff Daniels: ive read the formums, no help
And all the links to the offline installers didn't help?

Please ignore this thread. i have chosen wrong forum..

hi all
i have two tables called 'details' and 'containers'.
Two tables are related with company and reference.
i have two repeating frames, one for 'details' and other one for 'containers' those frames contains the filelds from the respective tables.
my requirement is i want to print one field from 'details' say(detail_no) to the the repeating frame of the 'containers' so for that i suppose to write the query to join these two tables(now seperate queries for two tables) or i can use the like to join them.
which is the best option and why?
Thanks..
Edited by: user13329002 on Sep 19, 2010 1:10 AM

Please do not start another thread.
Change the subject here to "Please Ignore" and post your question as part of the existing thread.
Thank you.

Bfile image problem---please ignore this thread

Hi all,
I am using Oracle 10.2.0.2.0 on x86_64 GNU/Linux .
I am using a table with column bfile datatype. Bfile column links to oracle directory "frameroot" which contains image frames. when i check data of link (bfile) in oracle sql developer it shows the below :
Name : 2009_pre
Data Length : 55044
File Exists : true
Directory aliase : FRAMEROOT
but when i click image option its is giving the below error :
"Image could not be decoded from the binary stream".
As i think sql developer should show the image of the bfile datatype.
I am using oracle sql developer version 1.2.1
Please suggest.
Thanks
Vipin
Edited by: VipinK on Jun 8, 2010 10:07 PM

Duplicate post. Please change the subject to "Please Ignore"
Please never do this.
thank you.
PS: There is a SQL*Developer forum and that is the only place to post questions about SQL*Developer.

TNS-12538: TNS:no such protocol adapter, please delete this thread, Sorry!

Hello,
I am trying to install oracleAS Infrastructure and portal on my windows xp pc,
At some point of the installation for Internet Directory Configuration Assistant, there is an error:
===========================================================
Output generated from configuration assistant "Internet Directory Configuration Assistant" (attempt 2):
Myinfra.mypcname.domainname
java.sql.SQLException: Io exception: The Network Adapter could not establish the connectionat oracle.jdbc.driver.DatabaseError.throwSqlException(DatabaseError.java:137)
===========================================================
After did some searching, I find I may need to install MS loopback adapter.
So I followed http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839013 to install the MS Loopback adapter.
After I installed, When I open the Network Connetcions, I found there are two local area connetcions. One of then called local area connection 2, and it's MS loopback adapter. I got a warning for local area connection 2, it says that my pc does not have a IP address assigned, and its status is : limited or no connectivity .
I tried to repair to establish the full connection by clicking on the repair button, but the process is failed.
I also tried to run command: tnsping orcl ( orcl is my database service name )
tnsping orcl, still got this error:
======================================================
C:\>tnsping orcl
TNS Ping Utility for 32-bit Windows: Version 9.0.1.4.1 - Production on 16-MAR-20
06 22:41:35
Copyright (c) 1997 Oracle Corporation. All rights reserved.
Used parameter files:
E:\oracle\product\10.1.0\Db_1\network\admin\sqlnet.ora
Used TNSNAMES adapter to resolve the alias
Attempting to contact (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST =mypcname.mydomainname)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVER = DEDICATED) (SERVICE_NAME = o
rcl)))
TNS-12538: TNS:no such protocol adapter
===================================================
btw. my pc IP was assigned by DHCP, and pc host name is something like: abcd.abc.edu
Q1. I am wondering which local area connection is currently used by default ? If it's the old one, how to configure it to use the new added one? ( local area connetcion 2 )
Q2. Do I have to install MS Loopback adapter ? I don't have a fixed IP, however my IP is seldom changed. And I'm ok with 127.0.0.1
Any suggestion ?
Thanks for your reply,
Emily

Hi Rajesh Vig
Thank for your help.
I did change follow your advice. But it doesn't work at all.
However, before finishing configured listener, something warn me as popup message.
"The information provided for this listener is currently in use by other software on this computer.
You can proceed with the configuration as it is, but it will not be possible to start this listener until
the conflict is resolved."
I'm so doubt, what wrong with my listener. Why did oracle warn me that my listener was conflict with another. Although, there was no listener.ora at that time. ?????
Here is my new listener.ora created by netca.
SID_LIST_LISTENER =
(SID_LIST =
(SID_DESC =
(SID_NAME = PLSExtProc)
(ORACLE_HOME = /oracle/ZTDB3/bin/oracle10/product/10.2.0)
(PROGRAM = extproc)
LISTENER =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 10.104.131.92)(PORT = 1530))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC0))
$ lsnrctl start
TNSLSNR for Solaris: Version 10.2.0.3.0 - Production
System parameter file is /oracle/ZTDB3/bin/oracle10/product/10.2.0/network/admin/listener.ora
Log messages written to /oracle/ZTDB3/bin/oracle10/product/10.2.0/network/log/listener.log
TNS-01150: The address of the specified listener name is incorrect
TNS-01153: Failed to process string: (DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=TCP)(HOST=ztdb3)(PORT=1530)))
Listener failed to start. See the error message(s) above...
$ netstat -an | grep 1530
no result shown up.
If you have found something wrong, please advise me. Thank you.

If MD02 don´t plan the components, please check this thread.

There is a new error in Md02 with IS-ADEC solution.
The BOM is not exploded and the components are not planned.
THis is a serious error with many consequences in planning and execution enviroment.
The note 1562786 will sove this issue.Please be informed about this note.
This is the validity of the note:
ECC Discrete Industries Mill Products
                                          600
SAPK-60020INECCDIMP
                                          602
SAPK-60210INECCDIMP
                                          603
SAPK-60309INECCDIMP
                                          604
SAPK-60410INECCDIMP
                                          605
SAPK-60504INECCDIMP
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Maria Nunez Senior PP consultant of SAP

Hi Maria Nunez,
Firstly i would thanks for finding out new error in MD02. Some extent i got the issue but still need some more clarification on this.
Mainly I am not familiar with IS-ADEC could you please help me out to get more information obut it.
Thanks & Regards,
Madhu.G

ATTENTION ALL 27" iMAC OWNERS: PLEASE READ THIS THREAD

Hello. Firstly, apologies for the attention-grabbing title, but ultimately I need as many people to test this out as I possibly can.
Here's a basic run down of my problem: if I leave a window open on my display for about 10 mins, and then minimise it, and bring up a dark grey background such as iPhoto, Spotify, or a set desktop flat colour of dark grey, I can still see the text and display pictures semi-burnt into my screen, temporarily. They do fade after a while, but it is still annoying that it does this (I am a graphic designer, so I could potentially be working with dark images, and I don't fancy seeing my facebook messages over the top of my work).
I had this issue with the iMac which I purchased last Thursday, and I returned it to Stormfront (my local Apple Authorised Reseller) and they acknowledged the issue and gave me a completely new iMac. However, yet again, this computer has the exact same issue, which makes me think it may be an issue with quite a few of the 27" iMac's.
Therefore, I would like to ask if you, as the owner of a 27" iMac have a few spare minutes so that you can help me find out if this is a rare issue and I've just been unlucky, or if it's a wider issue with several iMac's.
Please follow the step by step guide I have created below: the burn-in effect image is not a screenshot, however I have recreated the effect on Photoshop so you know what to look for. Thank you in advance for reading this, and helping me out; please let me know what results you get from this test.
I am especially interested in users of the current Thunderbolt 27" iMac, with the high-end spec (3.1 GHz Intel Quad Core i5/4GB RAM/1TB HDD/Radeon HD 6970M HD). Please, if you own a different model also carry out these tests - your screen may have the same issue.
Step 1: Change your desktop background to a dark grey colour. Go to System Preferences > Desktop and Screensaver > Desktop > Apple/Solid Colours > Cutom Colour... > Using the greyscale slider under the second colour picker tab, enter a value of around 15%. Set this as your desktop.
Step 2: Open a white-backgrounded application. Position it somewhere on your screen (preferably the left as this is where I experience it at it's worst), and leave the application there for around 10 minutes.
Step 3: Once 10 minutes is up, minimise the window, and study the area where the window was. If you have this issue, you will still be able to make out the elements from the open window (in my case, my Twitter followees display pictures and tweets). Here is a mocked up version of how it appears, created in Photoshop. As the issue is hardware related (I think), it doesn't appear in screenshots. You can view this image at full size here: http://cl.ly/AZYD.
Step 4: Please let me know the result, and the specs of your computer. I am contemplating phoning Apple to make them aware of this issue, but wanted to see if it's just me before deciding it's a hardware issue.
For me, I think I'll wait until the next Lion update is released, in case it offers a graphics driver update. Otherwise, I guess this one will be going back too.
Thanks guys, and I await your responses.

What you are seeing is called Display Persistence. All LCD displays have a certain amount. Some less some more. This includes models from the same build. I have linked Apples response to what your seeing. I did the setup you said and saw no persistence on mine. If I had let it set longer I am sure it would have shown up.
Apple: Avoiding image persistence on Apple LCD displays
These are my iMacs specs.
Model Name:iMac
Model Identifier:iMac12,2
Processor Name:Intel Core i7
Processor Speed:3.4 GHz
Number of Processors:1
Total Number of Cores:4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache:8 MB
Memory:8 GB
AMD Radeon HD 6970M:
Chipset Model:AMD Radeon HD 6970M
Type:GPU
Bus:PCIe
PCIe Lane Width:x16
VRAM (Total):2048 MB
Vendor:ATI (0x1002)
Device ID:0x6720
Revision ID:0x0000
ROM Revision:113-C2960K-152
EFI Driver Version:01.00.507
Displays:
iMac:
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Pixel Depth:32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display:Yes
Mirror:Off
Online:Yes
Built-In:Yes
Connection Type:DisplayPort

Please delete this thread

moved to New to Java Forum
sorry for the trouble mods..
i accidently posted it in advanced programming forum..
will not happen again ..
Edited by: indianinside on Oct 19, 2007 5:00 PM

the mods arent very hands on here. which means threads are never moved
and most likely never deleted.

Have Comments about Windows 7? (Part 4 - Do not post questions in this thread)

To all forum users:
Please use this thread to note any comments that you have about Windows 7. Do not use this thread for any specific question or issue that you are having - it is just for comments or feedback. For questions/issues that require an answer, create a new thread.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS THREAD TO DISCUSS WINDOWS 7 BETA OR WINDOWS 7 RC.
This thread is a continuation from Have Comments about Windows 7? (Part 3).Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums

Here are important Windows 7 missing/broken features which were working in XP and some were working even in the broken Vista OS. I have tried since 2006 to bring these to the attention of various Windows feature teams through their blogs,
forums, newsgroups, Windows 7 Beta program on Connect, Windows Feedback Program, newly opened Windows 7 feedback website and even asked customer service for hotfixes but all of them have been largely ignored. How many more years, service packs and
Windows releases is it going to take to fix XP to Vista issues?
XP to Vista issues:
- Shell/Explorer issue: Auto refresh / auto sorting is mandatory making it impossibly difficult to work with many files, especially when they are extracted from archives.
- Shell/Explorer issue: Can't view size of folders in columns. Previously at least a shell extension called "Folder size" allow that but MS took away the core ability to be able to do that so the shell extension doesn't work any more
- Shell/Explorer issue: Can't view the icons of 16-bit programs in 32-bit Windows 7 (I know 16-bit is stone age but if they can run, why not show the icons of those EXEs as well?). I can understand 64-bit Windows not showing icons for 16-bit EXEs but 32-bit
Windows 7 should.
- Shell/Explorer issue: No advanced file type association settings like Windows XP
- Shell/Explorer issue: Access to network connection settings (IP address, DNS) status, details, repair, enable/disable is too many clicks away. Of course I can create a shortcut but if I have 2 wireless connections and 2 ethernet, I don't want to create 4
shortcuts. Earlier XP allowed quick access to these settings depending on which connection was active.
- Logon issue: I have set my system to auto logon but there are times when I want to log on to a different account, but there's no way in Windows 7 to stop the auto logon from happening. Previously in XP, holding down Shift prevented auto logon so you could
switch to another user account. Or maybe Windows should have some timer at logon (like it has at startup) to wait for x number of seconds after which it should auto logon
- Audio issue: I can't hear audio simultaneously from my headphones and from my speakers, or output to another set of speakers installed in the other room the same audio as I am listening to in my computer room
- Audio issue: I am a big fan of MIDI songs and MIDI music in games so I want to be able to select a better sounding MIDI synthesizer than the ordinary sounding one that Windows 7 comes with by default but I can no longer do that. XP allowed that.
- Servicing issue: Updates cannot be installed with the progess bar shown but unattended. It's either manual or completely silent without any indication that the MSU update completed or failed.
- Servicing issue: Can't quickly and easily slipstream hotfixes like XP could using the /integrate switch
- Shell/Explorer issue: WinSxS takes up too much disk space and Explorer doesn't let me view the correct size (nor any other utility that I know of since no size calculation utility can handle NTFS junction points points)
- Driver installation issue: Whenever I want to install a custom driver for my hardware, the Plug and Play wizard now first installs its own Microsoft supplied driver or fails to install the driver if it doesn't have one out of the box. Then I have to open
Device Manager with UAC prompts and start the "Update driver wizard" to install my own driver. In XP, the "Found new hardware" wizard itself had "Have disk" functionality where I could supply the path to my driver on CD.
- System issue: No in place reinstall of OS to replace some corrupted files. With XP, I could reinstall the OS in-place so the OS would get repaired without my settings getting lost and programs having to be installed all over again
- System issue: No hardware profiles so I can start my laptop with certain hardware disabled (like 2 NICs-1 wireless, 1 wired), 2 sound cards) depending on what hardware I want to use
- IIS issue: SMTP and POP3 servers gone from IIS7
- Management issue: Offline Files can't be automated from command line like one could in XP using CscCmd.exe
- Power management issue:USB devices don't power off upon "safely removing". Data transfer stops but Windows 7 continues to supply power to USB devices
- Power management issue: There is no progress bar when hibernating, the screen just turns black
- Power management issue: Hardware power button can't be set to "Ask me what to do" every single time
Vista to Windows 7 issues:
- Shell/Explorer issue: Can't run 32-bit Explorer.exe in 64-bit Windows 7. Vista and XP x64 allowed that. Not all of my shell extensions are 64-bit.
- Shell/Explorer issue: There used to be a sort bar with column headers for every view in Windows Explorer in Vista. In Windows 7, only details view has it.
- Shell/Explorer issue: Windows Explorer doesn't remember toolbar positions so I can't unlock toolbars, rearrange them and lock them again. Every time I start Windows Explorer, each toolbar is forced on its own line.
- Shell/Explorer issue: Auto arrange and Align to Grid in icon views is always on so I can't drag a few files away from a group if I want to work only with them.
- Shell/Explorer issue: Old Vista style dialog boxes which use the ListView control still have the annoying full row selection in List view which makes it difficult to click in an empty area without making a file get selected. The new Windows 7 style dialogs
and Windows Explorer doesn't have this annoying issue thankfully though
- Shell/Explorer issue: If I select files then if I do an Edit menu -> Sort, they get deselected. I have to select them all over again.
- Shell/Explorer issue: I can't set a background JPEG for folders any more
- Taskbar issue: Clicking a grouped application's taskbar button or thumbnail when it is active (in the foreground) does not minimize it like it used to happen in XP. Only ungrouped application buttons minimize upon being clicked again. Another feature MS
probably forgot with grouping.
- Taskbar issue: Number of combined taskbar windows is not shown on the taskbar
- Taskbar issue: I can't select taskbar buttons with Ctrl+click and then selectively group maximize or group close
- Shell/Explorer issue: Advanced Query Syntax for searching has to be remembered. No advanced search GUI so search become easy like Vista
- Shell/Explorer issue: Game Explorer doesn't allow customizing game shortcuts. Many times I have to add switches to game shortcuts for compatiblity or resolution, it's so annoying!
- Taskbar issue: No network activity indicator.
- Shell/Explorer issue: In Windows Explorer, when you group items by category, I can longer Ctrl click on group headers to select entire group. Could do that in Vista.
- Power management issue: All three power plans (especially combination of Power Saver and High Performance) aren't shown from taskbar's power icons.
- Missing tool: No equivalent to Meeting Space or NetMeeting which was very useful for screen sharing and conferencing over LAN without internet access
It's no use whatsoever giving any kind of feedback or comments as I don't see the results of my feedback in service packs or hotfixes. Windows 7 is a wonderful but broken OS. Last non-broken with all functionality intact and working as intended was WinXP.
Anonymuos

A Lot of Question: PLEASE REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Hi, I am a 16 year old teen that is about to wait for the right moment to have my dream of starting a youtube channel. Ive done a lot of research comparing how any type of laptop will compare when I record and play my games, because i mostly want to get into gaming youtube channel. Although i might want to do just gaming ive also wanted to do videos of unboxing and music covers. My friend that knows a lot about computers told me that i should get a mac if i want to do mainly editing, or if i want to just game and record i should buy a pc laptop. He recommended that i should buy a laptop from IBUYPOWER that has better specs than that of the mac book pro retina 15" and is cheaper. That moves onto my next question asking why are macs so overpriced? I did all my research on that too, and it most likely seems it is almost a brand name expense like louis vuotton. Next question is, how is the cheapest way I can get the 15" retina mac book pro for the cheapest price possible, should i wait until black friday for sales to lower, or should i wait until the next year to get the next 2015 model. Is the newer progressing years of MacBook pros that much better that i should wait until the next year to get it. Next question, say i wanted to play a game that is only on windows platform, ex. Skyrim. Should i play a cracked version that has been reformatted to the mac, or should i just download windows on my mac so that i can play it with more ease of use that way, instead of having to use everything in the mac side when it was originally formatted for Windows. Anyway thank you for your time, and even if you dont know the answer to these questions, PLEASE ANSWER ANYWAY, THANK YOU!
MacBook Pro with Retina display, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS THREAD

yellowfelow wrote:
That moves onto my next question asking why are macs so overpriced?
There is no such thing as overpriced. Apple is the most profitable company in the world. It sells all of the Macs it makes - every single one. Not everyone can afford a Mac, but such is life.
I did all my research on that too, and it most likely seems it is almost a brand name expense like louis vuotton.
That is incorrect. According to Forbes, Apple is the #1 most valuable brand, while Louis Vuitton is #10.
Next question is, how is the cheapest way I can get the 15" retina mac book pro for the cheapest price possible, should i wait until black friday for sales to lower, or should i wait until the next year to get the next 2015 model.
Machines may get more powerful every year, but they never get cheaper. You may be able to save more money the longer you wait. If you can't afford a 15" retina, consider a refurbished unit (buy directly from Apple only - see babowa's link), a 13" model, or an Air.
Is the newer progressing years of MacBook pros that much better that i should wait until the next year to get it.
They get better every year. If you wait forever, then the machine you never buy will be infinitely powerful.
Next question, say i wanted to play a game that is only on windows platform, ex. Skyrim. Should i play a cracked version that has been reformatted to the mac, or should i just download windows on my mac so that i can play it with more ease of use that way, instead of having to use everything in the mac side when it was originally formatted for Windows.
There is no such think as a "cracked version that has been reformatted to the Mac". If you want to run Windows software, buy a PC and run Windows. Most people do. You may be able to play that game on a Mac using Bootcamp, but it isn't guaranteed.

Tons of Questions: PLEASE REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Hi, I am a 16 year old teen that is about to wait for the right moment to have my dream of starting a youtube channel. Ive done a lot of research comparing how any type of laptop will compare when I record and play my games, because i mostly want to get into gaming youtube channel. Although i might want to do just gaming ive also wanted to do videos of unboxing and music covers. My friend that knows a lot about computers told me that i should get a mac if i want to do mainly editing, or if i want to just game and record i should buy a pc laptop. He recommended that i should buy a laptop from IBUYPOWER that has better specs than that of the mac book pro retina 15" and is cheaper. That moves onto my next question asking why are macs so overpriced? I did all my research on that too, and it most likely seems it is almost a brand name expense like louis vuotton. Next question is, how is the cheapest way I can get the 15" retina mac book pro for the cheapest price possible, should i wait until black friday for sales to lower, or should i wait until the next year to get the next 2015 model. Is the newer progressing years of MacBook pros that much better that i should wait until the next year to get it. Next question, say i wanted to play a game that is only on windows platform, ex. Skyrim. Should i play a cracked version that has been reformatted to the mac, or should i just download windows on my mac so that i can play it with more ease of use that way, instead of having to use everything in the mac side when it was originally formatted for Windows. Anyway thank you for your time, and even if you dont know the answer to these questions, PLEASE ANSWER ANYWAY, THANK YOU!

Mac is not overpriced...
You pay for seamless Software/Hardware integration. Superior build and workmanship. And of course the OS X experience.
As far as laptops go I believe apple has the best offerings on the market by a longshot.
I am however not a big fan of buying a Mac and using it with windows... It kind of defeats the point, unless you are a developer, or need it occasionally for certain activities only Windows can perfrom.
You stated you want to however start a youtube gaming channel, I think its better to buy a desktop for this type of activity. Obviously you will game for hours on end if you want to create some sort of feedback/opinion or reviews for different games.
Also you will have to run windows to review the latest and best platforms/games. Many current games are not available on OSX platform. So your review channel would not be very good if you can only review OSX selected games.
That said there could also be a niche on youtube for reviewing exclusively OSX games. I mean you could review different games from the apple app store etc.
It really depends on what you want to do...
There are many good windows based machines too to do this sort of thing... In your case it may be the better option.
There are certainly Windows based laptops that do a much better job in the gaming compartment than a Macbook pro. In fact to play top end games you will need a top of the line 15 inch MBP with Discreet Graphics (Anything else only has Integrated graphics, games still playable, but there are limitations). You can get a much more affordable/powerfull laptop that is Windows based... Or more practically a more affordable and powerful Desktop...
I must however add.
Coming from Windows environment... My first Macbook Pro and OSX experience put all previous windows machines to shame...
I am a very pleased consumer, and personally I am sticking with my macbook pro
Also if a game is not available for MAC. You can't get a "cracked reformated version".... It does not work that way.... It involves serious programming.
You would need to install windows on the MAC
Answered some of the questions. Your mutiple questions, lack of punctuation, and paragraphs was a nightmare to read.
If you expect help please make your questions easier to read. Maybe even number your multiple questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) BEFORE you post, PLEASE read this first

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS POST BEFORE POSTING ON THE FORUM FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Welcome to the Creative Labs MP3 Players web forum!
This forum is for discussing issues related to the MP3 players (digital audio players) made by Creative Labs for those in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific . Although we're not going to turn away folks from other areas
The primary language of the forum is English, and posting in English is likely to get you a quicker response.
If your question does not relate to Creative MP3 players please find another more suitable forum to post in. If you want to discuss another player, or something not covered by another forum, please use the Off Topic forum.
CONTENTS
How to contact support
Hot topics
General issues
Before you ask your question
When you ask your question
After you ask your question
Low volume issue
Nomad Primer
Nomadness.net FAQs
More useful links
Wishlist and petitions
Suggesting changes
. How to Contact Support
Please note this is a peer forum and Creative's Support staff do not guarantee a reply here. If your issue is urgent, you are within your warranty period and/or you do not get a fast reply here you should contact Creative Labs Technical Support.
To contact support click the Support > Contact Customer Support link on this page.
When contacting Creative Support by email it's important to note that you must reply to the autoresponse email you first receive, as detailed in the email itself. Also make sure to check any spam trap you have on your email system if you have not received a reply.
It's also important if you feel that you have a bug or defect with your product to register that issue directly with support. Don't rely on the forum to raise awareness of an issue.
2. Hot Topics
This is dividied into 3 sections: General, Tag based players & USB mass storage players.
Make sure to also look at Section 3, which covers some of the other General Issues.
General
Where do I get the latest software, drivers and firmware?
Click the link Support > Downloads on this page.
In general, when installing on a new PC you need to download the driver, and some software to communicate with the player e.g. MediaSource, Media Explorer. For players using the v2.xx MTP/PlayForsure firmware drivers are not necessary, but you must have Windows XP and Windows Media Player 0 (this provides the MTP driver).
Important: Even though files are described as updates, none of the software requires a previous version to install. At worst they will prompt you to connect your player to verify you own a Creative product.
Note if you are downloading MediaSource make sure to download and install the relevant MediaSource plugin for your player. If MediaSource can't detect your player this is the first thing to check. For the v.xx PDE firmware the plugin is called the Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin for Creative MediaSource , and for the v2 MTP/PlayForSure firmware it's called Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices .
I am completely new to MP3 players, where should I start?
Have a read of my Nomad Primer, so called as Creative's MP3 player range tend to be prefixed with the word Nomad.
I think I have a bug, how can I check?
There's a known bug list hosted at my site here. If you want to add a bug then please
I have a wish request for the player, what can I do?
You can post it here (see the petitions listed in Section of this FAQ), email it to support, and/or add it to the public wishlist I host here by
I'm having connection problems with my player
If you can, the best test is to try your player with another PC, to see if you still have the problem. This localises whether the problem is with the PC (most likely the USB) or the player. See the link below (search on "connection problems") for a lot more troubleshooting on this.
What bit-rate should I encode my music at?
Ultimately it's down to your ears what bit-rate you prefer, and you should listen for yourself to determine it. If you ask on the forum you'll get many different opinions.
Make sure to look at the "MP3 vs. WMA" link below also.
How long should my battery last?
For the Zen and Nomad Jukebox players, to get some idea of how long your battery will last for a given bit-rate look at the battery curves thread. Ultimately battery life is dependent on how you use the player, make sure to follow the "why doesn't my battery last as long as expected?" link below.
How long does an RMA take?
Typically 2 weeks. But it might take a little longer, so don't start posting if it's 5 days.
I want to know how people feel about their Zen Micro/Touch/MuVo etc.
There's a long post titled Experience with your Creative player that has many posts from users about their players. Please search back for threads about specific players before starting a new thread.
Where can I buy online music or get legal downloads for my player?
See this thread.
My tracks don't play at the correct speed e.g. they play too slowly, why?
Chances are they are encoded in an unsupported sampling frequency. The tracks will need to be re-encoded at a supported bit-rate and/or frequency with something like Creative's MediaSource Audio Converter or dbPowerAmp.
Can a Creative player work on an Apple Mac?
It isn't officially supported, but some kind folks out there have written freeware applications to get your Creative player working with Macs. XNJB provides support for the Zen players, and requires OS X 0.3 or 0.4 (check the site for full details). MuVoHelper solves some problems with getting the MuVo to work optimally. The iTunes Zen plugin should support all Zen players. Note if the link to the plugin is broken just Google "iTunes Zen plugin" to find other sources. Also note there's no guarantee that these programs will work with the Mac, so if you have issues you should address your problems to the developer(s) of the relevant program.
Can a Creative player work on Linux?
Again it isn't officially supported, but again some kinds folks out there have written freeware applications to get your Creative player working. There's the Gnomad2 project. And don't forget the Linux forum at Nomadness.net if you are still having problems.
Tag Based Players
This section covers the players that use a hard disk and work using tags e.g. Zen Xtra, Touch, Micro, Sleek.
My Zen is not behaving properly, won't startup, or goes into rescue mode. What should I do?
If the Zen is not starting properly or not behaving correctly, first try to reset it. To reset all players except for the Zen Micro there is a small switch on the side of the player typically, that you should press using something like a bent paper clip. Don't use anything sharp. To reset the Zen Micro simply remove the battery and replace it.
If this doesn't work then access rescue mode, and try running a disk cleanup.
Next you should try reloading the firmware/OS, but beware if you are having connection problems also with your PC you may end up with a player that has no firmware and cannot be reloaded.
The last resort is to format the player. This will erase the contents from the player, including the content that ships with the player.
If none of these resolve the problem and you are under warranty you should get in contact with support to arrange replacement of the player.
If you aren't under warranty Creative will still repair the player, which you can arrange by contacting support.
How do I do a Disk Cleanup and/or access Rescue/Recovery Mode?
Refer to the sticky Rescue Mode thread. Disk Cleanup is accessed from this. Note that the MuVo players (with the exclusion of the MuVo? players) do not have Rescue Mode.
How long should a Disk Cleanup take?
It should only take a few minutes, and no longer than 30 minutes. Anything longer than this and there is a problem with the player and you need to contact Creative Support.
How long should a format take?
Only a few seconds. Anything more than a minute and there is a problem with the player and you need to contact Creative Support.
Although I can get into Rescue Mode, I can't select any option, or the options don't work?
If Rescue Mode is not working properly or commands can't be chosen the player is faulty. You need to contact Creative Support.
When are the Zen 20Gb/Neeon going to be released outside of the Asia Pacific region?
Due to popular request the Neeon is launched in the USA, but nowhere else for now. If you want the Neeon then contact your regions Customer Services to request it.
The Zen 20Gb is available from some shops in the USA and Europe e.g. Cambridge Soundworks, and Amazon.co.uk.
Is there a known issue with the Zen Micro headphone socket?
Creative Support have neither confirmed nor denied it officially. Some users have posted purported emails from Creative on the forum saying that the socket has been reinforced, but these have not been confirmed by Creative Support either. The exact incidence of the problem is unknown, but newer players seem to suffer less from it.
Should I buy the Zen Micro or Touch etc. and what colour should it be?
We can't tell you what player to get, or what colour it should be. Look at your collection size and the features of the player (see Nomadworld.com for the product pages) and decide yourself based on this.
Why does my Zen Micro battery drain so quickly?
The standby time (24 hours from turn-off) for the Zen Micro seems to use a lot more power than previous Zens. Creative have released both v (..0+) and v2 (2.20.05+) firmware that reduces the standby time to 4 hours. Make sure to update to one of these if you have a draining problem.
Also see JazzMC's detailed page on this problem.
Why is my Zen Micro/Touch Touchpad so sensiti've and/or difficult to use?
The Touchpads take some time to get used to.
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7. Low Volume issue
See here in the Zen FAQ at Nomadness.net.
If the firmware will not apply because it says the version number is the same use the Reload OS option, access to which is described in the relevant FAQ for your player below.
8. Nomad Primer
If you have ordered, or just bought a Nomad Jukebox, Zen, or MuVo?, consider reading the Nomad Primer.
It may be worth reading even for the more experienced User.
9. Nomadness.net FAQ's
General FAQ
Jukebox FAQ
Jukebox 2 FAQ
Jukebox 3 FAQ
Jukebox Zen FAQ
MuVo FAQ
Nomadness.net is the foremost peer site on the Web for the Nomad players on the Internet; with news, articles, web forum, download archi've, and more!
0. Some more useful links
Nomadworld.com - Creative Labs's International Nomad website (based in the USA)
Player Manuals - Downloads of digital manuals
Notmad Explorer - 3rd party software
Battery Uni'versity - very good, comprehensi've site on batteries
Chinese Support thread - with information on how to get chinese characters on your player
. Wishlists and petitions
Here are links to a number of general wishlist and petitions, so rather than starting your own you can add to those that already exist, or of course add your support for a feature you would like to see.
Also remember that the only collecti've public wishlist is maintained here at StainlessSteelRat.net (this is not affiliated with Creative Labs, but maintained by the author of this FAQ). There is also a bugs list here. So please
Wishlists
Zen Micro
Zen Micro (another)
MuVo Sports C00
MuVo N200
Petitions
AAC support
Lossless codec support
MP3 Pro support
Ogg Vorbis support
Audible support
Genre definable EQ
Gapless playback
Games support
Insert to queue
No "the" in Music Library
Open source firmware
Play count and ratings
TXT viewer
USB mass storage / dri've letter support
Track number duplicate checkAlbum art
Substring search
Dual firmware for both tag and dri've letter support
Rename "Reload OS" to "Erase OS"
Zen Micro alarm enhancements
Zen Micro always visible clockZen Micro Audible support
Zen Micro customisable standby time
Zen Micro EAX
Zen Micro radio enhancements
Zen Touch non-PlayForSure firmware with bug fixes
Zen Touch bookmarks
Zen Touch EAX support
Zen Touch random button changeZen Touch Audible support
2. Suggesting changes
To suggest changes to this FAQ please
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