Zen V 8Gb locks up with MediaSource 5, no longer recognized by

I have an 8G Zen V which I sync using a computer running Windows XP.
I was transferring a file from MediaSource 5 to my 8G Zen V when I noticed that the current file had simply stopped transferring stuck at %. I unplugged the Zen, but instead of returning to the regular play screen it was stuck at the Docking screen. I found a pin and reset the Zen. When I attempted to plug it back into my computer it was not recognized, so I restarted the machine -- still not recognized! When I opened Device Manager the Zen was displayed with an exclamation point surrounded by a yellow circle, an indication that there was trouble with the driver. I attempted to have the OS update the driver, but the operation failed. I ended up restoring the entire OS to an earlier state.
I've concluded that MTP is absolute crap -- this is the second player I've experienced problems with MS's garbage protocol. On a completely different machine, with a different brand of MP3 I could never get MicroCrap to recognize the device as an MTP device, and thus lost out on some of the features for that device that were MTP specific. What happened to the days when you could just drag and drop files onto your device like a hard-dri've and be good to go?
Any other nightmare stories out there?

You said "I am really unbelievably fed-up with the useless "try checking your USB cable"-style"
- Did you try another cable?
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
Try on another computer

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The player will then remain in a 'acti've' docked state (black arrows) until the battery is removed. After this lock up tags on the mp3 files are messed up and display Chinese looking characters in the Details View.
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nzOdy wrote:
I've been trying to transfer mp3 files to my firmware upgraded Zen Micro and find that the transfer slows down and then locks the player after 30-40 files have successfully copied. This happens with ..0 and 2.2.02 firmwares.
The player will then remain in a 'acti've' docked state (black arrows) until the battery is removed. After this lock up tags on the mp3 files are messed up and display Chinese looking characters in the Details View.
This happens on two different computers with USB2.0, one Intel based and the other AMD.
Two questions - anyone know if this is a known issue being worked on for an imminent firmware update? And secondly - is the problem aggravated (or even created) because I am trying to copy files over from a directory tree (mp3's sorted into artist/album/ folders) rather than one flat folder with all mp3s in it (ie. in one single folder).
I'd try transferring fewer files at a time and see if that works.
You might be on to something with copying from a directory tree too. See if transferring the files in smaller groups from one folder helps out.
You can always organize the artists/albums later in Zen Micro Media Explorer or Creative MediaSource.

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I have read all the posts here and in most cases the problems are with an external HD that uses Firewire. Mine uses USB.
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It has an external power source. Here is something really strange. When I open disk utility, it shows both the Hard Drive and the External Drive.
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I have a Zen Mozaic 8GB with the lastest firmware on board. I have notices that the clock appears to reset itself. This once so far, but used to be a regular problem for my Zen Microphoto 8GB.
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Did you download the right plugin for MediaSource? What firmware version are you using?
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. Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03
2. Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2
3. Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.20 for Creative MediaSource
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Creative Zen Microphoto 8GB hangs

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I have seen a lot of posts on the same subject here, but have not seen any resolution yet.
I am sure the story sounds familiar... hangs at "Creative" logo, I go into recovery mode, and run scan disk or format etc... They don't work. I have even left the player on "formatting" overnight until the battery drains and it never finishes, same goes for "Scanning".
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LooKeng wrote:
Hello,I got a Creative Zen MicroPhoto 8GB - It's a Mp3 Player as u probably know and it got reseted or somthing i think and i've lost my driver CD incase that should solve the problemToday at the morning I tried to hear some music on my MP3 player and suddenly a weird menu that i've never seen before with some 4 options and a title like This:Recovery ModeCreative Zen MicroPhotoV0.0.65(Then the options) Clean Up2 Format All3 Reload Firmware4 Reboot?What Should I do now ?Thanke You In Advance..Message Edited by LooKeng on 0-2-20080:07 AM
Right you will need to download the latest firmware from this site.
Here is a hyperlink to where you can download the firmware:
http://uk.europe.creative.com/suppor...lect=4&x=9&y=2
You might have to put some details in.
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I can't answer conclusi'vely, but in general I'd agree with your observations.
My brother purchased a Zen Microphoto A while ago with a Wall-wart to USB Charger (generic, labeled for Ipod), this didn't charge it. If it was plugged into a powered hub with the PC off, it still wouldn't work. It would only charge if the PC was on ( suppose the PC was telling the Zen 'it's OK you can charge now' ?) I then got him a genuine Creative Charger from Ebay and it's been fine. I got the wife and my daughter Zen's for Xmas( a Micro photo and a Zen V+) and got a couple of Creative Chargers too, and all's ok with them.
I think your probably right, there's either an internal resistance or voltage on one of the other pins, If I get time I'll take one of the chargers apart (when they're not looking ).
Sorry I couldn't be more help and Welcome to the Forum.
DaveMessage Edited by dpensox on 2-30-20060:45 PM

Zen Micro Keeps locking

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