Zen 32GB and CreativeMediaSource organizer potential problem?

I'm using Windows XP home/ SP3
Hi!? And thanks in advance for any help with this...:-)
I just bought a used Zen 32GB player ( I haven't received it yet) and already know it's missing the installation CD. I'm anticipating some problems that hopefully will be addressed here.
I DID read the FAQ for the Zen player but stil not completely clear (sorry!)
I already have CreativeMediaSource 5 Organizer on my computer from my VisionM and Vplus players.
) Without the installation CD, will my computer automatically recognize the new Zen 32GB player?
2) Will the CreativeMediaSource 5 organizer work to transfer files with the Zen? I find this to be the easiest way.....don't like using Windows Media and synching.
3) Assuming that I absolutely need the installation CD, where exactly do I download the origianal install software-
? Creative Support>Downloads...Zen Player page..
[url="http://support.creative.com/downloads/welcome.aspx?nDriverType=-#" rel="nofollow">Creative Media Explorer Software Pack 6.70.6 for Creative ZEN player ?
[/url]
OR...
[url="http://support.creative.com/downloads/welcome.aspx?nDriverType=-#" rel="nofollow">Creative ZENcast Organizer 2.0.0 Suite[/url]
Or....
[url="http://support.creative.com/downloads/welcome.aspx?nDriverType=3#" rel="nofollow">Creative ZEN Starter Pack .7.0[/url]? (only compatible with Windows 7?)
When I receive my used Zen player and want to clean it out and restore it to it's original config,
what should I do and in what order? ie:? firmware update, application download, charge the player etc...
Thanks so much. I know I've asked alot of newbie questions but I've never bought a product before without the included software.
- Bob

Re: Zen 32GB and CreativeMediaSource organizer potential problem?OBeen addressed on another forum. Yes, CMS5 will be useable with the player so you don't really need to install anymore software for it. If you insist on having more then this is what you can install. It is for XP [url="http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=049" rel="nofollow">here[/url]. For converting Video files to play on the player I use & recommend this one has a preset for the player fast simple & free. [url="http://eng.kipple.pe.kr/doc/badak/" rel="nofollow">here[/url] The first thing you should do is charge the player fully.You may not need to do any firmware updating since the player has been previously owned & has most likely been done. Even if it has not I personally don't think firmware should be meddled with unless it is absolutely? necessary .

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