[SOLVED] Vista and Zune Software

Tiltrotor22 · 12-16-2007, 02:31 PM

I just got a Zune 80 and downloaded the software on my work computer.
I tried to install it on my personal computer that runs Vista but it said I needed to run Windows update before it can install. Normally this wouldnt be a problem except for the fact that I am in Iraq.
I cannot connect my personal computer to the goverment internet lines so does anyone know exactly what updates I would need to download so I can copy them to my personal computer to allow for the installation to work?
Currently I am using the Zune software at work on the work computer but id rather not. Its starting to piss me off that I cannot get the updates I need to run this on my personal computer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ACE · 12-16-2007, 04:36 PM

Try the SZIP tool found here: http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zto...-v2-redux.html It's a toned down version of the new software that only requires .net support. It's not the full version so you won't be able to access the Zune Marketplace, but it's something that will tie you over until you can get the updates required for the full version.

Tiltrotor22 · 12-16-2007, 06:27 PM

Thanks, although with my internet connection at work being so slow it will be hours upon hours before even that download is complete. But I will try that program and I hope to hell it works because it seems as if there is nothing else I can do.

If only someone knew exactly what update/updates I need then I can download those individually and everything would work great.

Dizzy · 12-16-2007, 06:58 PM

SZIP should do nicely, but it really depends on what you already have. I know, Windows Update is a pain. It even runs slow on my computer.

.Net framework 3.0 is a must. I can't seem to find any other requirements.

Tiltrotor22 · 12-17-2007, 08:52 AM

I tried the program but I get an error when I try to install it. The file cant be read or something. Anyone else have this problem?

Cloud Strife · 12-17-2007, 09:13 AM

No, i don't think so its a readable file as its an exe
maybe your version of Windows is old at your work

Khu · 12-17-2007, 10:41 AM

EDIT: Scratch that...just realized if he is using Vista, he will definitely have the .Net Framework 1.0 installed and up to date.

Dizzy · 12-17-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vettexl

No, i don't think so its a readable file as its an exe
maybe your version of Windows is old at your work

The only thing EXE's usually are is readable (or rather, executable)

Sorry man, I know you can't download much, but I think the full 166 MB installer would be worth a shot as well

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...unePackage.exe

Tiltrotor22 · 12-20-2007, 03:07 PM

Got it, everything works fine now, but I just deleted all the mp3s from the Zune, but one album just wont delete, anyone know why. When I connect the device it shows up, I click delete and it says it is removed, but when I unplug the zune and go to music, the album is back, ahhhh, its killing me.

Khu · 12-20-2007, 04:40 PM

In the past, when I couldn't delete from the device, physically moving the files to a directory outside of the monitored directories did the trick. You might try dropping them out of the collection, moving them, then delete.

Tiltrotor22 · 12-20-2007, 06:12 PM

I finally got them deleted. I had to close zune software and unplug the zune, then plug it in and let it open the software and delete again. Everytime I did this it would delete 2 or 3 songs from the album and say it was empty. I would then unplu the zune and check and there was still more there so I kept doing that untill they were all gone.

Dizzy · 12-21-2007, 04:20 PM

Glad to see you got it resolved. I was going to recommend you use the HDD hack to delete the stubborn files.

12-16-2007, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tiltrotor22 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10	[SOLVED] Vista and Zune Software I just got a Zune 80 and downloaded the software on my work computer. I tried to install it on my personal computer that runs Vista but it said I needed to run Windows update before it can install. Normally this wouldnt be a problem except for the fact that I am in Iraq. I cannot connect my personal computer to the goverment internet lines so does anyone know exactly what updates I would need to download so I can copy them to my personal computer to allow for the installation to work? Currently I am using the Zune software at work on the work computer but id rather not. Its starting to piss me off that I cannot get the updates I need to run this on my personal computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

12-16-2007, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,152 Reputation: 221 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Try the SZIP tool found here: http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zto...-v2-redux.html It's a toned down version of the new software that only requires .net support. It's not the full version so you won't be able to access the Zune Marketplace, but it's something that will tie you over until you can get the updates required for the full version. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

12-16-2007, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tiltrotor22 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10	Thanks, although with my internet connection at work being so slow it will be hours upon hours before even that download is complete. But I will try that program and I hope to hell it works because it seems as if there is nothing else I can do. If only someone knew exactly what update/updates I need then I can download those individually and everything would work great. Last edited by Tiltrotor22 : 12-16-2007 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Added statement

12-16-2007, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,732 Reputation: 357	SZIP should do nicely, but it really depends on what you already have. I know, Windows Update is a pain. It even runs slow on my computer. .Net framework 3.0 is a must. I can't seem to find any other requirements. __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-17-2007, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cloud Strife Windows 7 Tech Support Team GFX Crew Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,422 Reputation: 677	No, i don't think so its a readable file as its an exe maybe your version of Windows is old at your work __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-17-2007, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tiltrotor22 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10	I tried the program but I get an error when I try to install it. The file cant be read or something. Anyone else have this problem?

12-17-2007, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Khu Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 96 Reputation: 25	EDIT: Scratch that...just realized if he is using Vista, he will definitely have the .Net Framework 1.0 installed and up to date.

12-20-2007, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tiltrotor22 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10	Got it, everything works fine now, but I just deleted all the mp3s from the Zune, but one album just wont delete, anyone know why. When I connect the device it shows up, I click delete and it says it is removed, but when I unplug the zune and go to music, the album is back, ahhhh, its killing me.

12-20-2007, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Khu Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 96 Reputation: 25	In the past, when I couldn't delete from the device, physically moving the files to a directory outside of the monitored directories did the trick. You might try dropping them out of the collection, moving them, then delete.

12-20-2007, 06:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tiltrotor22 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10	I finally got them deleted. I had to close zune software and unplug the zune, then plug it in and let it open the software and delete again. Everytime I did this it would delete 2 or 3 songs from the album and say it was empty. I would then unplu the zune and check and there was still more there so I kept doing that untill they were all gone.

12-21-2007, 04:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,732 Reputation: 357	Glad to see you got it resolved. I was going to recommend you use the HDD hack to delete the stubborn files. __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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