Unknowingfool writes as a followup to the zune new years eve meltdown, microsoft has issued a workaround for what some users have correctly guessed was a bug caused by a leap year. Jul 25, 2009 zune software bust by dyakin jul 25, 2009 11. Microsoft later attributed the problem to the zunes internal clock driver, which didnt know how. I honestly dont care about either of the touchpad players but what i do care about is the new software. Microsofts official fix for failing zunes techhive. The new software also allowed a zune device to communicate with other zune devices to share pictures and songs.
Hopefully when the zune hd comes out this fall i will be able to get it. Its one case to find the problem, but what if the solution to this global problem has no answer. The problem appears restricted to firstgeneration 30gb zune players. To get your zune software to detect your zune, you may have to install a new device driver on your computer. It was initially released in 16 and 32 gb capacities. For the complete announcement for todays release, see this press release link coming soon or see this post by my zune pal brian seitz over on zune insider. By the summer of 2009, just before microsoft put out the zune hd, the. You may also troubleshoot or determine what conflict is causing the problem by performing a clean boot.
This is a list of all versions of the zune software that were released the 1. The new zune hd gives you access to many local hd radio stations with crystalclear digital sound at no extra cost. Zune 30gb fixsolution if it wont startboot up not frozen. Microsofts zune was a portable media player that was first launched in november 2006. Last week i found a thrifted zune, realized my partner would love to use it, and came to your community looking for support in getting it working as well as possible. At the time, microsoft mentioned that it would be phasing. Jan 02, 2009 everyone wit a 30 gb zune had this problem.
The new software also allows a zune to communicate with other zunes to share pictures and songs. The zune fix outlined below will work at 7am et january 1, 2009. By the summer of 2009, just before microsoft put out the zune hd, the device accounted for just 2 percent of the musicplayer market. A year ticks over, and zunes get the hiccups the new york times. Its a separate menu on the zune and in the devices pc software, and even if you have.
Steven smith got known as the zune tattoo guy for getting the logo of microsofts music player inked. Going back to the days of dragging and dropping folders and manually managing a music collection is a big step backwards in my opinion. Use internet explorer if you have trouble doing this or the zune software nevertheless fails to install, continue onto the alternate solution. After countless 30gb zunes froze up on new years eve, users spent the first morning of 2009 trying to chip away at the problem, with mixed results. In his bits blog on the new york times site thursday, saul hansell mistakenly says that ipod users wont switch to a zune. Best replacement software to switch from zune software.
I am definitely connected to the internet and i am able to sign into the zune software etc. Microsoft introduces a powerful new zune media player, pc. Software doesnt recognize zune when plugged in, driver. The zune software also connects with the zune social and keeps track of files swapped with other users. Tried several different times to charge each resulting in nothing. Download zune player and zune hd player product manuals. Microsoft says leap year bug caused zune failures techhive.
Upgrading a thrifted 30gb zune hello again, r zune. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. We have owned the first generation zune since 2007and the zune hd since 2009 with no problems until this. Example, in vista, if i decided i didnt want the zune software to watch a folder for videosphotos, etc. Online copies of the zune player and zune hd player product manuals. I have two other problems trying to install ituens and adobe reader 9. Delete the players content using the zune software go to settings. The zune software runs only on 32bit windows xp or 32bit64bit, windows vista, windows 7. Firstgeneration zunesthose with 30gigabyte disk driveswent silent everywhere on december 31. Oct 07, 2009 similarly, the freshly revised zune 4. While some sporadic problems with any new device are to be expected, weve had a few reports of problems with the latest zunes and the latest zune software. Zune marketplace is the entertainment superstore that never closes where you can browse music, movies, videos, and podcasts whenever you like, with brand new releases every week. Jan 03, 2009 i have had a zune for the past year now and i am loving every bit of it. The problem was caused by the zunes internal clock and its inability to handle leap years, according to.
Ballmer was revealing that the software used on the zune was ready to be. Hi, i own a nokia lumia 800, powered with windows phone 7. Microsoft that has posted instructions on how to start the new year off with a working digital music player. Technology microsoft zune affected by bug bbc news. In contrast to apples strategy of not providing previous generation ipods with current generation firmware, microsoft will provide new zune software features for the 1st generation zunes. How one of the biggest flops in tech history helped. Some stores like walmart already have the zune hd, but unfortunately people cant use it yet because they need to download the zune 4. I turn off the zune software before i do the troubleshooting, and when i open the zune software, it is connected to my zune for a couple seconds, and then when it disconnects, my zune needs troubleshooting again. If microsoft sticks to an extremely aggressive software update release, it can turn the zune into a killer product. Wait until after noon gmt on january 1, 2009 thats 7 a. It includes some thoughts on what led to a failed endeavor in business. Zune support c00d11cd software and installation error.
If your zune hd will not turn on after plugging it into your computer then you need to restart the device. They have also revamped the zune marketplace software and is better integrated with media center to enable the synchronization of recorded video content. To unlock your zune hd, press the onoff button located on the the top of the zune hd device to turn it on. Sep 16, 2009 theyre still there, letting you share music and recommendations with your zuneusing pals assuming you have anybut perhaps the zune hd will sell well enough that zune fans wont feel so lonely. Were aware of the problem and are working to correct it. The cause was soon traced to calendrical code in the devices firmware. Therefore, i need to use the zune software to sync music and photos with my laptop. Problem is, i have 315 artists not many i know but its becoming slower and slower to load. This is a list of all versions of the zune software that were released. Jun 28, 2017 it includes some thoughts on what led to a failed endeavor in business.
Sep 17, 2009 microsoft has made some decent changes to its zune software, but while the headliners like smart dj and a new zune hdstyle quickplay home screen might grab all the attention, were most. The microsoft download manager solves these potential problems. The new zune software is fully windows 7 optimized as youd expect. If you get a zune hd youll need to download this software in order to use it. Last week i found a thrifted zune, realized my partner would love to use it, and came to your community looking for support in. Zune articles, fixes and updates microsoft knowledge base. Faulty software has crippled 30gb first generation versions of the microsoft. Dec 15, 2008 windows update is the default updater, while microsoft update is a new updater that can update more than just windows. Heres my problems in zune software, i cant login to the marketplacesocial in twhirl a twitter client i cant login to receive my feeds in picasa a photo managing software i cant login. Microsoft has posted an official fix for failing 30gb zunes. Unfortunately, i cant seem to move on from the zune comp software because its so simple and it just works the exact way i want it. The 2009 zune guide has been released by, a leading zune enthusiast site. Sep 22, 2009 i loved the zune software in vista, i had complete control over my media with no surprises. A leap year clock bug has affected microsofts zune digital media player.
I understand that the zune player only works and is recognized by the zune software when connecting it to my pc. But now that ive upgraded to win7, it controls what media is added to my zune library. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in windows. If your zune is not updating automatically you can go to device player update in the zune software and install the update. Note as of november 15, 2015, the zune service has been discontinued. It was a direct competitor with apples ipod touch series of mobile devices. Weve been trying to get our new wp7 working and have been hung up on the installation of zune. On the pc, the zune software streams files to other pcs, the xbox 360, and other compatible devices. The software giant goes back to its roots with its new multiplatform hd portable media player. The new zune hd touchscreen media player is now available at retail, and a powerful update to the zune pc software is free for download. This may cause errors when attempting to stream or download content or update the service. Chowdhry claims that the companys new centerpiece will combine the best. I had been excited about it until after i downgraded to it. A timerelated bug affected one version of microsofts media player zune.
When they did the upgrade they lacked any finesse in the software while zune. Use the zune software to access zune marketplace from your computer. For now, i present the list of 10 things microsoft did right in 2009 in no order of importance. Its powered by software that allows users to manage files on the player, rip audio cds, and buy from a wide selection of music and videos at the zune marketplace. Next, connect your zune to your computer via the usb cable and run the zune software on your computer. If you have the zune 4 gb, zune 8 gb, the zune 16gb, the zune 80 gb or 120 gb zune, immediately press and hold the back button while pressing the zune filling and play pause button. If microsofts new zune hd can win this guys heart back, it might have a chance after all. The software will automatically look for a new version of the zune player software.
Ive tried updating the driver but it says that its up to date. The next night i connected it back to pc to load some pics. Although it is currently in the rapair shop i still use the software. Its powered by software that allows users to manage files on the player, rip audio cds, and buy from a wide selection of music and videos at the zune. Sep 14, 2009 microsoft recently released their new zune 4. Updated it would appear that a microsoft software bug has put the worlds 30gb zune population on the verge of extinction according to zune owners from across the. I have had problems getting the zune software on my new laptop. Jun 21, 2009 i was looking for a new media player, since i started having problems with itunes and decided to check out the zune software, not expecting to stick with it, but i have to say i am extremely. This is video of the zune 80 having trouble getting a firmware update applied. Im more asking out of curiosity, rather than a real need to get the zune software working. When the zunes clock is accessed, the driver turns the number of days. The first zune was an interesting device, but it was not sexy and didnt have any real edge over the ipod, except in two areas. As far as the ms website goes and whatever drivers i installed through the 4.
To recover from the problem, let the zune drain the batteries and restart it after noon on january 1, 2009. My big problems started when i updated my zune software to v4. Itll just restart over and over and it wont boot up. To install the zune software, install microsoft update first. While there are adequate portable media players from the likes of creative, archos, etc.
You must log on to the computer as an administrator to be able to perform a clean boot. I was having the same problem, every time i plugged in my zune it would say update needed so i said okay than it said that it needed the microsoft update, i have no idea what to do and the zune software is not putting. The zune 80 came bundled with a usb connection cord and premium headphones. Microsoft plague threatens 30gb zune extinction the register. The day the microsoft zunes stood still the new york times. The zune pass subscription is amazing as it allows you to download unlimited music to your player as long as you keep your subscription current and also gives you 10 song credits per month to purchase songs that are yours to keep. Note as of 15 november 2015, the zune service has been discontinued. Dec 23, 2009 this is how i fixed my 30gb zune 1st generation. The zune experience is centered around connection connection to your library, friends, community, and other zunes. I was not sure if anyone knows of a way around this or other. Microsoft does not ship the zune hd with any software installed on it. Its not a frozen zune like other people have experienced. Microsoft issues workaround for zune freeze slashdot.
Order a call back on all 30 gb zunes and install new software. As many of you probably already know, the new zune software and firmware update is now available. Zune problems guys i cant use my zune software it keeps saying a problem has occured and zune software must close. Download zune player and zune hd player product manuals from official microsoft download center. Receive additional channels from your local stations and get more of the content you love, including sports, news, and music, in various genres and formats. A free firmware update added the new software features to the original zune 30, and was released on november, 2007.
The zune hd was a portable media player in the zune product family released on september 15, 2009 by microsoft. Some other features not mentioned in this video of the zune 4. After that, youll have to make sure your zune firmware is updated to version 3. New user interface on both the zune device and the zune software. Im just curious if anyone has had any success running zune software on ubuntu, either with wine or some other software. I dont really have much make that any experience with wine, so im also wondering if its even worth my time to try. Its integration with windows for creating new folderstagging music. After the death of my beloved zune 80 i decided to pick up a zune hd. Then swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the player. The flaw that made zunes freeze has been tracked down, it seems, to a piece of. Connect your zune to either a usb port on the back or your computer or to ac power using the zune ac. Zune users are calling micorosoft screwup zune 2k9, a reference to the y2k bug. Immediately after releasing the buttons in step 2, press and hold the following combination of buttons, depending on the model of zune.
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