Zen Micro Software/Driver Confli

Does anyone know if there are any known software that will conflict with the drivers of the Zen Micro to make it not be recognized.
I know its not a USB issue, as the player will say its docked, then flash back to the music menu screen. I know the player is not faulty, as its functions all work when not plugged in. I've been able to plug the Micro in once in awhile and it was recognized and Media Explorer recognized it, so that removes hardware issues, which leads me to believe, software conflicts.

Try using MSCONFIG to reboot in a diagnostic startup. This should only load the basic software.

Similar Messages

Zen Micro Software Upgrade Confl

I posted in another thread, but thought this board supported BBCode, so my other post is rather jumbled.
I received my Zen Micro earlier this week, played with it a bit, and decided I would like to continue using it without MTP. But I would like the latest firmware.
My current firmware is .02.05, and I am using Zen Media Explorer 4.00.22 - these came on the CD with my Micro.
On the Creative support page, I selected the "Step by Step" Micro Firmware Upgrade Instructions, and continued answering "NO" to "Would you like to Use Online Subscription Services". The firmware version I want is clear enough: ..0. But the software is not clear at all. First I am taken to a page which says I need the following:
Zen Micro Media Explorer 4.00.8
Sync Manager 4.00.5
Jukebox Type Plugin 2.00.07
When I click on the download link for the above, I am taken to a download page for ZENM_PCAPP_LB_MTP_PDE.exe. This contains different versions than the previous page said that it would:
Zen Micro Media Explorer 4.00.27
Sync Manager 4.60.0
Import Wizard .60.2
CD Ripping Wizard .60.09
So which is correct? With all the firmware upgrade problems I see, I sure want to make sure ahead of time that I am downloading and installing the correct files.
A call yesterday to Creative got me less help than my 2 year old could provide!
Thanks.Message Edited by J-Mac on 0-09-2005 :39 PM

Choose Support > Downloads from your local Creative site's main menu, then follow the instructions. Or you can use the international site, http://www.nomadworld.com/downloads/drivers/ . You're looking for the ..0 firmware download--not ZMME, MediaSource, or anything else.
What you were directed to is indeed the newest versions--but of Creative software, not the firmware itself. The tutorial you went through is more aimed at those upgrading to 2.x (MTP/Janus) firmware; they have to replace their ZMME, install a new MediaSource plug-in, and make other changes to their Creative software when upgrading.
Changing firmware from .02.05 to ..0 should not require new Creative software; indeed, it's one of the easiest firmware upgrades possible for the Micro. Most Micro upgrade issues you see here involve those who switch to 2.x firmware, but fail to download the required Creative software upgrades. You probably won't even lose your music files (which would happen if you chose 2.x firmware).

Zen Micro software request

I've lost the original install disc for a regular 4 Gb Micro and can't find the needed dowload on the Creative site. I searched the forum and the once hosted links are no longer there. Anyone have this? I can't add any music or playlists without it. Thx.

Re: Zen Micro software requestFWell lucky you The one thing you will need to do with the XP computer is to rollback WMP to WMP0. Instructions for that are?here? after you have done that download to your desktop this here? firmware & install it to the Micro be sure that the players battery has been fully charged before you you update the firmware. Also the update will erase all music files from the player so back them up on the XP computer if you don't have copies of them. You will then be able to use your Micro on the Vista computer with just WMP no additional software needed.

Zen micro software - sort

I'm uploading large files, including only digets in them, for example
00
023
03
033
why doesn't the zen micro software sort them automaticly?
Message Edited by Catherina-CL on 06-06-2006 02:22 PM

I have renamed the thread so the title is more descripti've (and not flaming).
Can you be more specific, with regards to your question? Are they music tracks, and you want them sorted in order? If they have the same album name they will be listed together, just make sure the song number is in the ID3 tag aswell.
Cat

Windows Vista vs Zen Micro: Software Problems

Hey guys,
Looking for a little help and this seems to be the right place to get, lots of helpful people!I have a 3 year old Zen Micro, 4/5Gb I think and it worked fine with my old Dell laptop which ran XP, I used to drag and drop mpg files easily with the bundled software, all was well. Back in January the Dell laptop reached the end of it's life and I layed my hands on a new Sony Vaio laptop, running the all singing, all dancing brand new shiney Windows Vista. For whatever reason, I had no need for the MP3 player for most of this this summer and now I've come to need it again and it obviously needs updating (all my music is 6 months out of date) and it seems I've lost the original software disc, bummer. So I downloaded the ZenCast Organiser & Sync software off the Creative site as it said it ran withVista and plug in the Micro and .........nothing.
The Sync manager thing just says that there's no player attatched and it won't hook up. Am I missing something? Do I need another driver for it'sor something I've had a look through this site and all. I seem to be able to find is what I've already downloaded. Help!

MiniMan64 wrote:
ow stupid is this though! Why aren't Creative releasing any updates to allow older players to work on new machines?!
Well they are releasing updates, the trouble is you need the old OS to apply them. I suspect there's technical reasons for updates not working on newer OS's. After all Creative couldn't anticipate Vista problems when making older devices (Vista wouldn't have been on hand to test at the time).
BTW Firmware upgrades can be found here (UK version)
or here. (US)
Gift.

Creative Zen Micro Software Iss

I've had my Creative Zen Micro for almost a year now, and I installed the software on my computer. But a couple weeks ago, my family bought a new computer. I've lost the cd to install the zen organizer and I was wondering what I could do?
Am I out of luck? Or is there software I can download to get it on the new computer.
You can send comments to [email][email protected]][email protected][/url]
Thanks so much.
*popsicle*

Go to Support-> Downloads, and in the list, select your player (MP3 Players, Zen, Zen Micro). Click on Next, then click on Go. Then download these files, and install them in this order:
<TABLE id=Table2 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="00%" bgColor=#eeeeee border=0>
<TBODY>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT color=#330099 size=>. </TD>
<TD height=5><FONT color=blue>Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03 (<FONT color=#222222 size=><B>.3 MB</B>) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE id=Table2 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="00%" bgColor=#eeeeee border=0>
<TBODY>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT color=#330099 size=>5. </TD>
<TD height=5><FONT color=blue>Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2 (<FONT color=#222222 size=><B>52.2 MB</B>) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE id=Table2 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="00%" bgColor=#eeeeee border=0>
<TBODY>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT color=#330099 size=>3. </TD>
<TD height=5><FONT color=blue>Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.20 for Creative MediaSource (<FONT color=#222222 size=><B>9.72 MB</B>) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Cat
Message Edited by Catherina-CL on 09-2-2006 0:24 AM

Zen Micro Software Requi

I lost my software cd, I realize that you can download the files from the downloads section of the website. Which exact files should I donwload and in what order do I install them? I need specifics.

fizban9: Don't forget the drivers as well.
Basically you want to install the drivers first, currently <EM>Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03</EM>.
Then you want to install MediaSource, but you'll need to connect your player first as MediaSource will want it as part of the install. For MediaSource the latest version is <EM>Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2</EM>. Once that's installed you'll also need the plugin, to make sure the PC can see your player, <EM>Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.9 for Creative MediaSource</EM>.
As mentioned, if you want the CD burning facilities you need <EM>Creative MediaSource Plugin for CD Burner 3.0.8.</EM> I'm not sure if this works without a previous install, but Micromouse should be able to confirm this.
If you are using the v2 MTP firmware you also need this update, <EM>Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version .00.8)</EM>.
If you want Zen Micro Media Explorer then you need to grab the <EM>Creative Zen Micro Media Explorer Web Update</EM>.
So in summary:
. Drivers - <EM>Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03</EM>
2. MediaSource - <EM>Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2, Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.9 for Creative MediaSource, Creative MediaSource Plugin for CD Burner 3.0.8 </EM>and <EM>Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version .00.8) </EM>if you have the v2 firmware.
3. ZMME - <EM>Creative Zen Micro Media Explorer Web Update</EM>

Zen Micro and driver installat

Running Windows XP SP2. Windows Media Player . Zen Micro with latest firmware (2.2.02).Have had this unit for a couple of years, been working fine, other than the software-driver installations have always been a pain in the you-know-what. Re-formatted puter a couple of months ago, did not re-install creative software. So today I decide to reinstall. First I used Control Panel to remove some Creative folders that were still in place for one reason or another. Then went to Creative's website, download latest drivers.Here's what I downloaded:CMS5_BRNR_PCAPP_LB_5_0_3CMS5_MTP_PCAPP_ LB_5_00_36CMS5_NJB2_PCAPP_LB_5_00_22CMS5_PCAPP_LB_ 5_0_38JB3MV2_PCWDRV_US_2_0_00ZCST_PCAPP_LB__04_06? I assumed I would need to install the driver first, which I did (JB3MV2_PCWDRV_US_2_0_00). Then connected zen. The "new hardware" thingy came up, went through the screens, pointed it to the jukebox folder which contained?two .inf files, and neither one would work. Get a message about the files not containing any device info.Going through the screens and pointing to the MTP device drivers gives me a message that the device may not be compatible, so I cancel.At this point, when the device is connected, it shows up in Device Manager as a USB device with the yellow question mark. Mediasource will not recognize it. I try some other things, surf through the support forums here, find a bunch of cryptic posts that, while related,?and after trying a few of the "suggestions", don't do anythinig to solve my problem. Went through the little things in Knowledge Base that creative tells you to do in case of this problem, which only lead back to uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling "by just following the prompts on the screen" (what a great help that is), which takes me back to the beginning of my problem without anything being resolved.So I drag out the original CD, install all the crap on there, and viola!...same problem. I downloaded and tried using JB3MV2_PCWDRV_US__30_03, same results. I'm now getting discouraged with Creative. I've killed two hours this fine morning trying to get this thing going. I have to tell you, your "support"?for this problem, and others, which from the amount of posts on the forums is not a rare one, is very lacking. It seems you have decided to put very simplistic solutions?on your knowledge base, but if the problem is a little more?involved, then you leave it up to the public in the forums to be the ones to figure it out! At this point, I am never going to purchase anything with the words "Creative" on them again!?Just tell me how to get this thing working again, in plain english. Please??

Now I am having the same problem. I too had a pc problem a few months ago and am now setting up a new/used pc.
I installed my Zen Nano software and my Zen Vision software but I could not find the Zen Micro Disk. So I downloaded the drivers from this site and installed them. Then I downloaded the new version 2 firmware while I was at it since I had an the version that did not support the audible.com books.
The firmware install seemed to stall for about 30 minutes, so I cancelled it and started again and the error message said that it "DOES NOT FIND ANY DEVICE" and yet Win XP recognizes I have a device attached.
PLEASE HELP US CREATIVE SUPPORT STAFF! I have had my Zen Micro for a few years and don't think it is fair that I have to stop using it becasue of this issue. It is only fair we get some timeley support here please.
Thank You in advance for your anticipated speedy reply.

Autoplay error. Please help- my(Zen Micro) software won't lo

I have a 5GB Zen Micro and when I try to install my software I get the "Utility for Windows AutoPlay screen has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." message.
I'm running XP and have updated Quicktime (that did the trick last time).
Can anyone help? I'm sorry, I did try to go through the FAQ but I didn't see anything and I'm trying to feed my kid and pack for a trip.
Thanks!
Melly

I don't think so but I can't check right now-- I'm on a different computer.
I had the software installed and had to delete it to make space for something. Now I wish I'd never touched it!
Melly

Help please!!! problem with setting up Zen NX (software/driver e

<SPAN class=postbody>Hello, i am new to this forum and have limited knowledge about the Zen NX and would really appreciate any help or advice that you could offer. O.K. i got a Zen NX in Jan 2004, ran the software disc supllied, no problem. I then turned on the player but it was not recognised by the computer ("Device not connected") so i went to the support site and found out that this was a known problem and needed to download a piece of software which i think was named (Drv_JB3.EXE)?. Once this was done i had no problem at all and the player turned out to be a great piece of kit. About two months ago i had to re-set my computer to the factory settings because of a virus, anyway yesterday i decided i would put the software back in for the Zen NX and add some new music. I did everything as before, and luckily i had saved the extra piece of software that was required in order to get the computer to recognise the player. Unfortunately, everytime i tried to download the software it just kept saying that there was a problem with the driver and that i should reconnect the player in order for the software to work, which of course never happened and it just kept on repeating this message everytime i reconnected the player. Anyway i spent the rest of the day uninstalling the main software and reinstalling and then trying the latest drivers downloaded from the creative website and also the latest version of Media Source etc, all to no avail (getting well pi**ed off at this point) i even did a "restore" in XP to see if this would help but no joy. Just to let you know i think that the origional driver version was (.23.00) and the Creative Media Source version was (.0.84). I do not think that there is a problem with the USB port or cable as the computer recognises that a new piece of hardware as been added when i plug in the player.
<SPAN class=postbody>I have posted this message on nomadness.net but as yet i have had no reply<SPAN class=postbody>
Any help or advice would be gratefully appreciated, before i launch the Zen out of the window!!!
<SPAN class=postbody>
cheers, Burni.

Get the following:
. Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03
2. Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2
3. Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.9 for Creative MediaSource
Install . then connect the player to the PC. Then install 2. and 3. (the player must be connected for 2. to verify you have a Creative product).

Zen Micro Vista Driv

Hi,?Sorry if I have missed this information elsewhere... I have had my Zen Micro for about two years, with no problems. Now that I have a new PC with Vista on it, it won't detect my Zen and won't allow me to install MediaSource. I have looked round this sight for new Zen Micro drivers but can't find any. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Thanks for the tip! It helped me with my old Zen Micro on Windows Vista. The device was?recognized?but Windows still couldn't find the driver?despite being?installed from Creative support site. Also the battery seemed not to?charge for some reason. Once I upgraded?device firmware to 2.2?using machine with Windows XP, it'swas immediately recognized, synched and charged on Vista as well. Thanks again.

Problem with Creative Zen Micro software detecting certain C

Hi,
I hope someone can help me. I recently purchased a Creative Zen Micro MP3 player. So far, I have very few complaints, apart from the fact that while travelling on the bus, it won't seem to detect any radio stations.
The problem re: the software though is that it will only detect the last track on three of my CD's. None of these CD's are damaged in any way, but all are from the same record label. Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had any tips on how I might be able to transfer these albums onto my player?
Thanks a lot.

My zen micro problem:
Brief Problem description :.When I put a battery in the Zen micro, it automaticly turn on andshow "hardware problem" and freezed.2. If I connect to power adapter, i it automaticly turn on and show"hardware problem" and freezed.3. If I connect to my computer via usb cable, my computer can not findthe player and the player do not turn on even I switch on. As long asI put the battery in it, it automaticly turn on and show "hardwareproblem" and freezed. My computer still can not find it. I'm sure thecomputer and usb cable is working because all of my other device isworking ( include mouse, keyboard, logitech web camera, canon digitalcamera, samsung 52MB mp3). I try to take off all of theother usb equipements and the zen micro still not work. I can not rewrite the firmware because the zen micro freezed at"hardware problem" and my computer can not find it.
Help!!!!!!

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

Zen Micro Universal Drive

I has downloaded in Zen Micro new firmware ZenMicroP4S_PCFW_LB_2__02.exe
So my Zen Micro recognized on Windows? XP systems, without needing to install drivers or software . It's great!But what I can do if I want to connect my Zen with computer based on Windows 2000 or Windows NT or e.t.c?It did not recognize.Can somebody give advise?

No I want to transfer mp3 files (and then listen it)like other data not using UMS mode.For example I use Windows Xp but my friend use Wundows 2000.And how I can find a solution for problem to transfer mp3 files on both operating systems?

Creative Zen micro (no driver installation?) and cost of 5gb mod

Just wondering is it ppossible to copy music without having to install drivers? cause i want to use it at uni after i record lectures i want to access the lectures on my uni pc.
but currently it goes to install a driver and my uni pc's dont allow that
also is it true that with a recen firmware you can increase the size of the removable hard disk partition?
Finally if anyone is from australia would you know where the cheapest place to buy the zen micro is?
i see somepeople posting that they can get it for EUR$39 = AUD$25 which is a lot cheaper than AUD$329-$369 for the 5gb model that i have seen at dicksmith.

infinityx wrote:Just wondering is it ppossible to copy music without having to install drivers? cause i want to use it at uni after i record lectures i want to access the lectures on my uni pc.
The Zen Micro v2 firmware supports MTP. If the PCs have Win XP and WMP0 then they use a generic driver built-in to Windows.
Alternati'vely if you just want to transfer data use the USB mass storage mode.

Zen Micro Software/Driver Confli

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for