Zen Xtra FW 1.x and Creative driver 2.x compatibil

I have problems with my Zen Xtra (with version .0 firmware) when I update the Creative driver to the latest 2.0.00 version. When I use Notmad Explorer to copy or play files on the Zen, I get "Creative driver could not read the file, it may be corrupted, try reripping from the CD" errors.
When I reinstall the .30.03 driver things work fine again. Does the 2.x Creative driver only work with the 2.x firmware?
-Tnx, mincus

=Re: SB X-Fi Series driver 2.20.000 - Forte v. (08/06/2009)?
BigHead303 wrote:
Does anyone know driver date on these?
This help?
Release information:
Driver Name: Forte Driver version .<
File Name: Forte_-.zip<
Download Size: 22 Mb Zipped file<
Release Date: 07/28/2009<
http://www.auzensupport.com/site/download/updates.php#
Edit: Just installed and everything seems to be working just fine. amirali_esh no problems with the EQ here. I installed these thesame as you, over top of the Support Pack 2.0.
P.S. Another mirror for those that don't like RS,
http://www.filefront.com/4220507/SBX..._20_000_v_.exeMessage Edited by stormy3 on 08-07-2009 04:06 PM

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