ZEN 2GB driver with vi

I purchased a ZEN MP3 Player 2GB, using windows vista home basic and cannot install the driver for this device on my computer. I have tried many times to install it but all attempt had the same result with the message on my display that the driver cannot be found, please contact creative.
I am not talking about the software which comes on a CD, I am talking about once I plug in the device my computer with windows vista home basic simply is unable to find the driver or whatsoever. Once I have contacted the local dealer and they recommended that I should download the latest firmware for my device which I did but the result was the same because to install the firmware you need to plug in your device but since my device cannot be installed the firmware does not recognise any device and cannot be installed. After that the local dealer changed the device for me but nevertheless the new device cannot be installed as well. Is there anyone who can help me out with this problem
It is kind of frustrating if you buy a Christmas present for your partner and it cannot be used even you install, uninstall, install, uninstall the whole thing a several times.
Thanks, your help is appreciated here

I have got my Zen Stone Plus working like this: I plugged the Zen in and waited for Vista to do its stuff, then when the installed failed I was able to use the browse function it offered, when you don't have a disk, I just put c:/ and let Vista search my hard drive. Vista was able to find the drivers and complete the install. If I look in devise manager it now has the same drivers and route as stormy3 (see other post) Working fine now.

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