Zen micro registration & mac dri

I cant seem to register my zen in order to recieve my benefits! And is there a driver I can use for Zen micro on my mac OS9 ?Please help!!

Can't help with registering. That's best left to the support people. As for the Mac OS9. I don't think so. Officially there is only Windows OS support for the Micro. There are, however, some unofficial apps etc. for Linux and as an offshoot Mac OS X. I think the only way you will get anything under OS 9 is by using Virtual PC with a supported Windows OS or Linux and one of the options for it.
Here are a couple of great links for any new Micor/Zen/Nomad user.
http://www.nomadness.net/ Check out the Forums and Download section for Linux/OSX
http://www.redchairsoftware.com/notmad/ An EXCELLENT alternati've to Media Explorer

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Charging zen micro from mac powerbo

I know that Creative doesn't support Macs, but can I charge my Zen Micro via the USB port on my Powerbook? Even if I can't load music, etc, will it transfer a charge?
Alternately, will my charger work with an outlet in europe if i attach an adapter to it--and i mean just an adapter for the prongs not a voltage adapter?
thanks,
ed

Firmware 2.22 should be able to just charge as well as ..
So here's what you do to just charge via USB:
) Turn your Zen Micro off.
2) Switch the power switch to the hold position.
3) Plug the Micro to the powerbook's USB.
Then the Micro's display should say that it is charging.
Note: There's no software option to let the Micro only charge via USB; the only way is the way I described above (if not, please correct me).

Zen Micro for Mac use

Hi, anybody owns a Creative Zen Micro who is also a Mac user? I heard it actually works on a Mac... Pls advice... Thanks!!

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It will work on a mac computer IF yyou have a usb port and the right OS. Do a search on the fourm and you should find it. It has a weird name...like osx or sumthing like that

Zen micro windows vista dri

my zen is up-to-date firmware 2.2.02?connect it to windows vista 32 bits and windows says it can not find driver?why does this appens since creative says that zen micro is vista compatible.. thanks

electric_abacus,
Unfortunately there is little I can advise in that case, you will need to update to that firmware from an XP machine. Could you do this on a friend or relati've's PC? Or a PC in work/college/school?
rhonjay,
If you select your product in the list, and choose XP as your Operating System, it'll show you the available files. The latest PlaysForSure / MTP-compatible firmware update for the Zen Micro is filename ZenMicroP4S_PCFW_L6_2_2_02.exe
You can enter that filename on the Downloads page search, and it'll bring you right to it.
Cat

Zen Micro Windows XP Dri

:smileyindifferent:
:angry:
Any idea where I can get the Creative Micro Zen drivers for Windows XP Home ?
After installing the software using the Installation CD included /w my 2-Zen Micros, it seems like Windows XP Drivers are not included.....
Whan I connect either Zen Micro I get the Found New Hardware - Creative Zen Micro dialog box as expected. After selecting Install Automatically - After a few minutes, a messag appears - Cannot Install this Hardware...
After viewing the Installation CD contents The ONLY files located in \Drivers\English\ directory are:
Drv_Jb3.EXE
DRV_JB.EXE
DRV_NM2.EXE
Seems like these are for Nomad Jukebox products...
Please help !!!!!!!!
Seems like I am another new Zen Micro owner with issues...

I first tried one of the Installation CD's, that started as autorun.... During the install process, numerous error messages appeared... DoInstall fails to launch
H:\CMS\CMS3\CTEngine\setup.inx
H:\CMS\CMS3\CTShared\CTRedist\quddvset\Setup.inx
H:\CMS\CMS3\CTShared\CTredist\Cadi\Setup.inx
... as well as several others...
I then removed Zen Micro Drivers, & Creative MediaSource, via the installation CD, rebooted the PC, and used my second Installation CD... Everything SEEMED to install correctly... (No error messages)
You are insisting that the CD contains the drivers... What is the specific name of the INI file to search for ? If I call Creative Support, will they be able to email me the required files?
Please advise...

Has anybody here successfully used a zen micro with mac

I called customer service and received a noncommittal "we'll take it back if it doesn't work". I am a mac user (I do graphics and have been using Apple computers for years) but I really don't want an ipod. Please tell me if anybody has tried it!

I'm guessing it won't work as it uses specific drivers.
You could try using a program that others have used with the Zen, which is written by a very kind guy for free. If it doesn't work maybe he'll add support for the Micro also http://www.wentnet.com/projects/xnjb/index.html

Zen Micro (While Charging) makes my computer hang when opening/browsing My Compu

quick question that I can't seem to find an answer for.
everytime I open my computer to browse my hard dri'ves, it hangs for a few seconds, starts up the Zen Micro, and then shows the icons and lets me browse.
of course this is only while charging but it is still very annyoing. I also use a quick bar that links to My Computer, and it also hangs when I access that.
I am guessing its some sort of auto start function, but is there anyway to disable it so that the Zen doesn't turn on and slow down my computer habits?
thanks for the replys. I can give more indepth information if needed.
thanks
-=kaitou=-

lol. I figured it out in the Windows Registry.
If anyone else is interested in cleaning up My Computer so it doesnt show Removable Zen Micro Dri've and Zen Micro, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\Namespace\Delage Folders\
and delete the key for Zen Micro and Removable Dri've.
this makes it so that your Zen won't boot up everytime you go to My Computer.
;0 hooray!

Almost full Zen Micro wont s

Hey peeps,
I have a 3 month old Zen Micro 5GB. All is working but i am starting to notice a trend in my player that when ever I fill it up to 75%-00% capacity; my player would stop interfacing my computer (the computer wont recognise it is connected). I usually use the Zen Micro Explorer and Winamp5.2. The problem would go away if only i reformat my Zen Micro's hard dri've.. Is there anyway that I can make it better with out reformatting.
Thanks
Hazri

I tried to send an email to creative but was denied since my product was purchased over a year ago, and it dosnt look like im going to get the help i need here so i give up.
Creative wins, they get my hard earned money in exhange for a defecti've piece of **bleep** i havent been able to get working satisfactoraly since i got it and am now forced to replace...
Before purchasing one of their mp3 players i thought so highly of creative. I usually am more careful before making such a purchase but I, as many others, had trust in this company renowned for its sound cards. Even after the purchase i just told myself "a company like creative wont let this product sit with crappy firmware for long, they'll update it and it will be a great player" So instead of returning it when i should have a sat on it, and my dreams never materialized and now im stuck with a paperweight that wont install any firmware now because of a known issue with their product!
quote from SSR in another thread with the same problem,
"Unfortunately there are others who've got stuck after removing the v2 firmware, and can't apply the same or the v firmware. I suggest you contact support and hopefully they can resolve it for you. Please post back here if you get a remedy."
But i cant contact customer support, they refused to help me because my warrenty is out. If someone knows of a way to fix my problem please feel free to still post in this thread i will still check it in hopes of fixing my player, this forum is now my only hope with creative email support outright refusing to help me.
Thanks to anyway who actually read all these long winded posts but im done with creative...

Zen Micro; Mac OS 9 and Windows

hi,
i was wondering, i have a macintosh computer running Mac OS 9 and i also have a PC running Windows XP, do i have to have the harddri've formatted on my Zen Micro to use it on the mac (kinda like the iPod) or can i just use it like i normally do? also, is it possible to use iTunes (windows XP) for my Zen Micro? if so, how?
sorry for all the questions and thanks

Hi, I have been trying to run my zen on my mac for the past few days now. I am using os9..At first i tryed to just insert the player into my mac and it came up with a untitled folder with the files in the folder. (zen is in detachable disk mode) i can browse the different folders ect but when i try to transfer something to or from the zen my mac freezes. I have tryed the plug-ins ect listed in the FAQ section but i am sure those are all for os X as they are yet to work for me.
If anyone can help out here it would be much apreciated. Many Thanks!!

Creative Zen micro charging problems......but a Mac co

Since I own a Mac. I wasn't able to upload the software 4 my Creative Zen micro. I use XNJB. I wuz using my comp. @ work to charge it, (It only charged once correctly @ home). But now it won't even charge @ work and it is completely drained. And since I was never able to upload the software, the terminology used in this forum is foreign to me.
There aren't any bars and it doesn't pulse glow.
Someone please help, I am soooooooo frustrated and would rather just take it back, but i'm over seas.
Jemimah

Kynaeus wrote:
and you won't get it to work for your Mac because it is not a compatible system, check the box.
Not quite true. Creative doesn't support it, but there is 3rd party software that allow Creative players to be used on a Mac, and plenty of people who do.

Zen Micro, no dri

Got a Zen Micro for christmas.
lost the driver installation CD... shut up lol
checked the website, only thing is the stupid firmware that everyone is complaining about... tried to install that but the computer doesn't recognize that i have a zen Micro plugged in.
ALL I WANT IS TO TRANFER SONGS!!
tell me how someone plz.

Someone else mirrored the drivers but I've forgotten the link, so I've mirrored them here (it's?a zip files with three driver installs. I'm not sure which one is specifically for the Micro, but if someone can tell me that's great! )
Jason: Another vote again from me to ask if Creative can please post initial installs of the drivers, firmware and other software

Horrible Zen Micro Prob

First of all, I think I had alot to do with this error. After I took my new Zen Micro 6GB White out of the box, I put it in the battery place, and then set it to charge on my PC for like 3.5 hrs. I neglected to install the Zen Micro Explorer before charging it. The player wasn't recognized by Creative MediaSource or Windows. While the player was charging, it did not pulsate and the charging icon did not flicker, and the backlight was on for the whole time, but the LED was off, and the controls did not respond. After charging I turned it on, to see that only battery bar was charged. I listened to some radio and the demo tracks (it has very good audio quality and earphones). I looked at the version in the Information sectuion. It came up as 2.20.05. I then installed the Creative software inside the Installation CD and then updated all the components from the Creative Support site. I downloaded the Firmware update for PlaysForSure because aparently v2 and over are P4S players. I connected the player to the PC, it was recognized as a 20MB (opposed to 6GB) MTP device by WMP but not recognized in Zen Explorer or MediaSource. I also tried to make it I thought it was that the firmware was too old to be recognized, so I did the unthinkable. I got into Recovery Mode for the Zen Micro and then formatted the dri've, then did the Reload Firmware because I thought it would just reinstall the Firmware. It erased the firmware, and everytime I turn it on, a Firmware Error appears. I tried to update the Firmware, but the player doesn't get recognized by the update program Creative gives. When I plug it into the PC it seems to charge, the proper way (with pulsating) and I can use the interface, but its useless because I have a 6GB player with no firmware, so therefore useless.
I want to know how to fix this problem, or is it hopeless?. Can I just use the player on another PC and install a new firmware there? Or do I have to send it back to where I got it from, or to Creative? While you're replying, I'll just be kicking myself.
Oh and here's my system specs:
Intel D865GBF Mobo
P4HT 3GHz Northwood
2x52MB DDR400 Single Channel
ATI RADEON X850XT AGP
SB Audigy 2 ZS OEM
Win XP Pro SP2 (fully updated)
Creative MediaSource 3.30.2 & WMP 0
*btw I used a USB. port because my PC doesn't recognize USB2*

I JUST FIGURED IT OUT. HOORAY!
First of all, I started with a bad firmware of ZM 2.20.05. I did a clean uninstall of all Zen Micro related software and drivers (excluding what Audigy 2 needs). I restarted. Then I uninstalled all the drivers under USB in Device Manager. Then I restarted again. Then I installed the Zen Micro Explorer from the CD. Restart again. Then, during the registration autorun comes up, I plugged in the MP3 to my PC (USB. port). The PC didn't recognize it for a while, then it recognized a MTP. I skipped registration, because it was not able to detect ZM. I went into Device Manager, uninstalled the MTP device (just press Del after selecting it). Then I ran the Firmware Update ..0 (2.2.02 failed for some reason). After it said to insert the MP3, I scanned for hardware changes in Device Manager. Voila! The firmware update recognized it as 2.20.05, and successfully upgraded (well, downgraded) it to the ..0 version. After that it was all pretty simple because I updated all my Zen Micro drivers and Explorer. Remember that if you do get stuck, uninstalling all USB drivers is a good start. Beware that if you do uninstall USB ports, you will temporarily lose control of all your USB devices (including all USB mice and keyboards). WinXP usually does detect it again very soon. If not, then restart. Well now, I have successfully fixed the firmware, successfully put tracks on it, successfully changed the settings of it, and then successfully put the same tracks on it again with my USB2.0 port (it really does make a difference).
This should be made permanent or stickied. I bet lots of people are gonna do what I did, and then attempt to suicide while waiting for Customer Support.
PS: You can use this same method to fix the problem where you connect your MP3 into the PC without installing any drivers (v or v2). Just skip the Update firmware part.Message Edited by rbinc on 0-29-2006 04:29 AM

Zen Micro firmware CIRCLE -Can't update firmware w/out driver, can't update driver w/out firmwa

Hi,
I know lots of peopl are having the same problem. I have a Zen Micro 5Gb. I have previously updated the firmware to the plays for sure (about 2 years ago) and it's been fine.
The device had had the hard dri've replaced after it failed, and I need to reload the firmware. I have all the files, I've read all the FAQ and support I used last time (I keep everything) and my notes from 2 years ago say it was easy.
However. Not now. I figure WMP caused a lot of problems. Right - got that out the way. Fresh installs of XP SP2 is the way to go.
I have also followed the instructions here:
http://http://forums.creative.com/showthread.php?t=3478
But, I keep going round in circles. Can't update firmware without driver, can't update driver without firmware.
Any driver install I try asks me to connect the device to complete the installation, but, it won't recognise the device because there is no firmware. I try to upload the firmware, and it says there is no device (because there is no driver).
I have tried multiple machines, with SP2 installed and only WMP9 (never had WMP0).
I have tried USB , 2, hubs, front ports back ports, again on multiple machines.
I've even used an XP install on VMware on a MAC (This was the closest to success).
On the Mac, The player was recognised even in its flash problem state and I could actually start the firmware update. However, it failed to complete successfully.
Has anyone actually managed to do a firmware update on n old Zen using a 2008 PC? Please help!

If your player had PlaysForSure firmware, you'll need to download a PlaysForSure firmware version. That should resolve your issues since PlaysForSure does not use a Creative driver but rather a nati've Windows driver. But you will need to have WMP0 installed, WMP9 does not support PlaysForSure.

ZEN Micro hard drive crashes my i

I have a 5GB ZEN Micro. Works perfectly on my PC.
When I try to hookup the ZEN as a removable hard dri've to my (iMac OS 9.x), I can see or play files. But if I attempt to copy the files to my Mac - or to copy files from Mac to ZEN - it crashes my Mac OS.
Has anyone discovered a way to make the Mac more compatible with the ZEN hard dri've?

There is software which you can get for a Mac, but it only runs on OS X 0.3
Its called XNJB and the link: <a href='http://www.wentnet.com/projects/xnjb/index.html' target=_blank>http://www.wentnet.com/projects/xnjb/index.html[/url]
Check them out and give support and hopefully they might release a Mac version for OS X 9 and moreMessage Edited by DM on 05-9-2005 :2 AM

Anyway to turn the Zen Micro into a 'simple' MP3 play

Hi,
I'm a budding music composer writting dance music. I've had a 6gb Zen micro now for a couple of weeks, and its really infuriating.
I really dont want it to use MP3 tags. All I want it to do is function simply like the MUVO and previous MP3 players. For instance, if I have a directory containing MP3's and I want to be able to plug it in to the PC, the PC recognise it as a hard dri've, then I just want to drag the folder containing MP3's to it just like a portable harddri've. When I disconect the Zen from the PC, I would like it to just play the MP3's - not resort the file order within the directory using the MP3 tags.
It was simple on the older MP3 players from creative - drag and drop worked perfectly - I could even use the device to move MP3's from one location to another.
I've tried installing all the available firmware versions, but they all seem to use the MP3 tags.
If I cant fix this, then I'm gonna have to get rid of it - which is a shame, because apart from this really annoying 'feature' its quite a nice player.
Also - the device isn't recognised by MAC's - and I really dont want to have to carry the software CD around with me to achieve this.
Does anyone have any answer to these problems ?
Yours hopefully,
Toneski.

The Micro only works by tags, unfortunately. There was a petition on here some time ago to support both tag and file-based sorting, you might want to add your name to that.
There are some pretty nifty tagging programs out there that will fill in the tags based on the folders and file names, which make re-tagging pretty easy. But if you don't want that hassle, you'll have to find another mp3 player I'm afraid. There are other Creative players that are file/folder based, but I'm not familiar with all of them. I'm sure someone here can tell you exactly which ones will work for you.

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