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software: managing your media collections

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Yella Bunny 11/25/2007 20:30:20

Thanks for the link. Will be doing this today.

Not because I hate the new software or don't want to learn to use it correctly. But because the software won't work on my computer. Yes, people are going to be pissed because they spent their hard earn money on something and can't even bring the program up because it comes up fuzzy or freezes when you have a lot of music. Plus, their marketplace isn't the only place where people can purchase music. So that really isn't the upside of this device.

I wish the new software would work like it should. But it doesn't. People should understand everyone is not going to have the same positive results as they did. Personally, reading the boards, people are having a sleuth of problems, and obviously, you cannot blame that on their intellect. There must be issues with the software if so many of us are having issues with it. Let's hope Microsoft Zune Team is actually reading our problems, concerns and results, and hope to do something about it, very soon.

Regardless of how much we fight, whine and moan on this board, if they continue to put out inferior software that the masses cannot even use, then the masses will take their money and time elsewhere. Until the next firmware update, it's back to 1.4, mediamonkey and winamp. 3 different programs for 1 device and 1 software that doesn't want to load.

"Like Cain and Abel, Caesar and Brutus, Jesus and Judas, Backstabbers do this" -Lauryn Hill

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nocturnecsh 11/25/2007 21:23:25
 emanoyhl wrote:
DISCLAIMER - i am NOT responsible for sharing this PUBLIC information if your device fails (for some reason after downgrading) - reading on is YOUR ACCEPTANCE :)

so - it IS possible to downgrade BACK to 1.4 after all :) yippee - now i'm happy :)

http://www.zunescene.mobi/forums/index.php?topic=24304.msg%25msg_id%25

the only thing watch for is the typo in that posting... - do NOT rename the cab file from 0104xxxx.cab to 0105xxxx.cab.... KEEP IT AS IT IS :)

enjoy :)


I'm totally thrilled! I'm back to the "original" version and love it. I'll be able to convert my MP3s back down to 128 bit (from 192 in the library) and use my auto playlist (play count less than 1, randomize list). I don't give a flip about the marketplace (old fashioned - I like CDs) or fancy GUIs on the Zune or desktop. It will do what I want!!

I'll just keep checking the forums for any upgrades that may bring the newer version to my liking. Once that happens I'll upgrade. Until then? Fogetaboutit!!

Oh, and I did change the CAB file as suggested, and it worked "Mahvalous"!!

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WillysJeepMan 11/25/2007 21:57:08
 nocturnecsh wrote:
 emanoyhl wrote:
DISCLAIMER - i am NOT responsible for sharing this PUBLIC information if your device fails (for some reason after downgrading) - reading on is YOUR ACCEPTANCE :)

so - it IS possible to downgrade BACK to 1.4 after all :) yippee - now i'm happy :)

http://www.zunescene.mobi/forums/index.php?topic=24304.msg%25msg_id%25

the only thing watch for is the typo in that posting... - do NOT rename the cab file from 0104xxxx.cab to 0105xxxx.cab.... KEEP IT AS IT IS :)

enjoy :)


I'm totally thrilled! I'm back to the "original" version and love it. I'll be able to convert my MP3s back down to 128 bit (from 192 in the library) and use my auto playlist (play count less than 1, randomize list). I don't give a flip about the marketplace (old fashioned - I like CDs) or fancy GUIs on the Zune or desktop. It will do what I want!!

I'll just keep checking the forums for any upgrades that may bring the newer version to my liking. Once that happens I'll upgrade. Until then? Fogetaboutit!!

Oh, and I did change the CAB file as suggested, and it worked "Mahvalous"!!


Congratulations!  I'm glad to hear that it worked for you.  There's no reason for anyone to be stuck with software they don't like when an alternative exists.

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Bledrix 11/25/2007 23:59:33
I am having a Little Trouble with this.I have followed the steps and Just formated my zune and I have the Connect Zune to computer step On my zune screen. So I have the zune connected and when I run The old zune software the Zune Name pops up and I go to the next step which is Sycn Options and When I Click Next I get a Error that says "It is not possible to change sync settings at this time. Try Again Later". Can anyone help me out?

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WillysJeepMan 11/26/2007 00:09:59
 Bledrix wrote:
I am having a Little Trouble with this.I have followed the steps and Just formated my zune and I have the Connect Zune to computer step On my zune screen. So I have the zune connected and when I run The old zune software the Zune Name pops up and I go to the next step which is Sycn Options and When I Click Next I get a Error that says "It is not possible to change sync settings at this time. Try Again Later". Can anyone help me out?

That's a "normal" message at this point in time.  Just continue on.

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JamzBox 11/26/2007 18:44:50

Upgraded to 2.2 after completing a successful downgrade.......just to see if the dreaded "sync error" would come back. 

It did!  So back to the old firmware again along with a firewall rule that blocks Zune from automatically getting the new "Upgrade"! 

Just wanted to say thanks again for making my device functional again! 

 

  

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A Gang Bang 11/26/2007 19:10:02
dotn know what funnier, the fact that you cant handle the new FW, or the fact that your technically tampering with the device....im sure thats covered under warranty..

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DarthXasthur 11/26/2007 21:07:52
Hay its not his/her fault the new FW sux big greasy black balls. Speaking of which:     Chuck Norris dosent teabags, he potato sack's.......

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JamzBox 11/26/2007 21:22:00

I don't know what's funnier, that fact that I actually purchased a Microsoft product, or the fact that I expected the device to function!  

This is a refurb that I got from Woot (Never again I might add). 

This board seems to be full of people "Hating" on this new software/firmware.......sure some of them are idiots but there is no question that this was pushed out too soon! 

Par for course........can you say Vista! 

 

 

 

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st0icr4ven 11/26/2007 21:24:27
 DarthXasthur wrote:
Hay its not his/her fault the new FW sux big greasy black balls. Speaking of which:     Chuck Norris dosent teabags, he potato sack's.......


yeah and i've no problems with the software at all or the firmware..........so really it all comes down to USER ERROR.

Hold your breath someone is about to tell the greatest lie EVER!

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JamzBox 11/26/2007 21:33:26

@  st0icr4ven

Do you actually have a life/job/girlfriend?  

I see you post your 2 cents everywhere! 

anyway, my wife is calling......spending too much time here......think about it! 

 

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st0icr4ven 11/26/2007 21:35:37
wow your stab at.........i dunno w'e you want to call that was rather pathetic.............your "wife" i'm sure she's calling you and in all actuality probably doesn't give a flyin crap as to what you do online so long as you pay attention to her.  There mere fact you actually  made note of it is rather pathetic mostly becauue no one cares.

Hold your breath someone is about to tell the greatest lie EVER!

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