Windows Vista / Zen Mi

I am in the process of buying a new computer that will have Windows Vista. My question is....How will I be able to save my music library and transfer it to my new pc? I don't think I will be able to install the original cd that came with it, becase I'm not sure if it will work with Vista. Any suggestions?
Thanks......

Do you still have the old computer & is it functioning? Also the old computer what Operating System is on it. What version of Windows Media Player? Does the Zen function as it should on the old computer. To use that player on the new computer you need to update the firmware,but don't try it until you reply with the answers to my questions. It is a ZEN MICRO & Not A ZEN MICROPHOTO.

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