Zen Micro-File Transfers keep failin

Hi,
I just got my Zen Micro 3 days ago and am having problem with the file transfers from my PC to my Zen. I've already downloaded the new firmware.
What happens is that I only manage to transfer a few files (i.e. "Completed" status) each time before the Status changes from Pending to Failed. And after which, my Zen appears to freeze or hang. Even when I cancel the transfer and exit out of the Media Explorer, the icon on my Zen still shows that its still in the process of transferring and touching any of those buttons on the touchpad just won't get me out of that screen. Its only when I remove the USB port will the screen change back to the previous menu. And I have to shut down the Zen and restart it again to begin the whole process each time. And each time, I can download like 5 songs before the Failed Status start showing up again.
But there was just one occassion where I managed to download like 30+ songs at one go before it hangs.
Has anyone experienced a similar problem before and willing to share with me how I can go about resolving it's
Thks,
mel

The exact same problem happened to me. I went to the link specified by SSR. I tried one of the solutions there, which is stop using a hub.... so I connect the USB cable directly to my PC's USB ports.
It's working fine now. Thanks for the tip!

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