Zen nomad xtra driver prob

I recently formatted and for some reason no matter what drivers I try to find I cant install the drivers for my mp3 player.
I install the right drivers but everytime it asks me to reconnect the device for the drivers to take effect windows goes through the whole sequence of new hardware again. Rebooting doesnt help.
safe mode didnt work either. it used to wrok before this most recent format. I dont know what to do.
I tried the whole deal on my other comp. same result. It would seem its the player. I erased the firmware on it and all the data. Then tried a firmware upgrade and it said the device was not plugged in. Probably because theres no drivers installed for it. Seems like its a chicken/egg conondrum. What should I do?

Many people have had the same problem, do a search in this forum. When I had the problem I contacted Creative tech support but they were as much use as a chocolate tea pot.
So, if you are trying to put on Playforsure firmware you must be using Windows XP and I would suggest downloading the latest version of MS Media Player, there seems to be some driver with this installation that magically makes the OS "see" the player (sometimes)
As a matter of interest I recently had an e-mail from Creative to rate their support, I replied honestly and low and behold I have had zero response, I wonder why!
Best of luck, you may need it.
J

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