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ZielGuitarist · 02-11-2009, 07:08 PM

I've found a workaround for the Zune software issue. Here's what I did:

I followed your downgrade instructions. After I was finished, I went to the Zune installation directory, opened the Drivers folder and copied the contents to another folder in a safe place where it wouldn't get deleted.

I uninstalled all remnants of the Zune 3.x software, and installed the 1.x software from the installation disk I got with my Zune originally. When it said "scanning for device," I plugged in the Zune, and got the prompt for the missing .DLL file. I directed the search to the folder that I had created with the 3.x DLL's. Presto, I'm now running the first release of the Zune software with 1.4 firmware. I'm syncing my library now with no issues whatsoever.

02-11-2009, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZielGuitarist Zewbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	I've found a workaround for the Zune software issue. Here's what I did: I followed your downgrade instructions. After I was finished, I went to the Zune installation directory, opened the Drivers folder and copied the contents to another folder in a safe place where it wouldn't get deleted. I uninstalled all remnants of the Zune 3.x software, and installed the 1.x software from the installation disk I got with my Zune originally. When it said "scanning for device," I plugged in the Zune, and got the prompt for the missing .DLL file. I directed the search to the folder that I had created with the 3.x DLL's. Presto, I'm now running the first release of the Zune software with 1.4 firmware. I'm syncing my library now with no issues whatsoever. Last edited by Bolt; 02-13-2009 at 07:29 PM. Reason: I'm a grammar bitch