Zen Micro File Copy & Playli

New user:
I have a Zen Micro firmware .02.05
I am finding the MediaSource very clumsy. It takes too long to update the MP3 tags and changes must be made one field at a time.
Is there an easier way to edit the tags once they have been imported?
Is there a way to create and or edit playlists outside of MediaSource?
Can drag and drop from Windows Explorer to the Micro be enabled?
I tried installing the updated drivers, my PC refused to connect to the device. I had to uninstall/install the entire package. Needless to say I am hesitant to install the firmware update.
Any advice/help appreciated.
Ed

You can right click Properties to edit the tag in MediaSource.

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Ear-Rock,
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