Zen Micro, Playsforsure, Windows 2

I read this in the firmware description: This firmware will currently ONLY work on Windows XP.
Does it mean that I can use no more the zen micro even with the drivers and applications installed in windows 2000?
I have more than one pc, some with xp and some with 2000. Is it considered safe to upgrade to playsforsure firmware?
Moreover, is anyone experiencing problems with the new playsforsure beta firmware?
Thanx for help
Message Edited by TrustNoOne on 03-30-2005 04:30 PM
Message Edited by TrustNoOne on 03-30-2005 04:3 PM

TrustNoOne wrote:
I read this in the firmware description: This firmware will currently ONLY work on Windows XP.
Does it mean that I can use no more the zen micro even with the drivers and applications installed in windows 2000?
You can only use it with XP.
I have more than one pc, some with xp and some with 2000. Is it considered safe to upgrade to playsforsure firmware?
Moreover, is anyone experiencing problems with the new playsforsure beta firmware?
If you are using 2000 you can't upgrade. Some people are having problems although I don't have a clear idea of what their issues are.

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Message Edited by chadownight on 08-24-2005 06:4 PM

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