Delete from Computer not Zune

**HeXuS** · 06-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Well, I haven't seen a DECENT tutorial for this yet, so I figured I'd make the ONLY perfect one that you don't have to leave your Collection all jacked up with. You're welcome in advance.

Ready!?

1.) Open Zune.
2.) Sync everything that you are going to delete.
3.) Click Settings (Top Right).
4.) Under "Device" Click "Forget this Device."
5.) Close the Zune Software and Disconnect your Zune.
6.) Re-Connect your Zune and await the software to load.
7.) Linking it with your zCard/Live Account is optional.
8.) Go to the Media you want to delete off of your computer.
9.) Right click on all the files (albums, movies, etc...) you wish to remove from your computer and not your Zune.
10.) Click "Do Not Sync with {Zune Name}" (If Available...if not go to next step)
11.) Delete from Collection FIRST.
12.) Then Delete from your computer.

Voila! Erased from Computer but not from Zune.

Tutorial brought to you by your friendly neighborhood U.S. Army Soldier.

jackluo923 · 06-01-2008, 10:33 PM

OH. LULz.. I forgot about this.
This trick only works for zune software v2.5 btw.

**HeXuS** · 06-02-2008, 11:08 AM

:: UPDATED ::

With more steps which may prevent problems some people have run into.

talabi · 06-03-2008, 08:34 PM

Why I didn�t see this thread before?? I did so, and it works!

**HeXuS** · 06-04-2008, 09:13 PM

You're welcome m8.

Trider1 · 06-16-2008, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the info

Cheapliquid · 06-16-2008, 07:35 PM

i did it by accident, problem is i actually want alot of the techno off lol.

Netrix · 06-18-2008, 05:54 PM

Nice. Works perfectly. No more guest mode...

**HeXuS** · 07-10-2008, 10:53 PM

I only post quality posts.

martin8768 · 08-22-2008, 06:05 PM

doesn't going into settings and choosing to "let me choose" what to sync for different sync groups work to? i set "let me choose" for videos then i deleted a video on my computer that was on my zune already, still on my zune

kar288 · 08-26-2008, 11:17 PM

ok this seems to be great but is it absolutely necesary the first part about connecting my zune and that... here's my problem... i just had to format my computer and ALL of my music was erased and i had no chance to do all of that before I lost it... so now I'm trying to download the software again but i'm reaaally afraid of connecting my zune back on my computer and losing about 20 gb of music... pleas help me!

Bushor · 08-27-2008, 06:02 AM

you wont lose any of the music that is ALREADY ON YOUR ZUNE. and besides tou can sync all of that music that you just lost on your computer back on it from your zune. i had to do this more than once allready

06-01-2008, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
HeXuS Vista Zune Styler Premium Member Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 186 Reputation: 35 $zB: 135 Donate	[Tutorial] Delete from Computer not Zune Well, I haven't seen a DECENT tutorial for this yet, so I figured I'd make the ONLY perfect one that you don't have to leave your Collection all jacked up with. You're welcome in advance. Ready!? 1.) Open Zune. 2.) Sync everything that you are going to delete. 3.) Click Settings (Top Right). 4.) Under "Device" Click "Forget this Device." 5.) Close the Zune Software and Disconnect your Zune. 6.) Re-Connect your Zune and await the software to load. 7.) Linking it with your zCard/Live Account is optional. 8.) Go to the Media you want to delete off of your computer. 9.) Right click on all the files (albums, movies, etc...) you wish to remove from your computer and not your Zune. 10.) Click "Do Not Sync with {Zune Name}" (If Available...if not go to next step) 11.) Delete from Collection FIRST. 12.) Then Delete from your computer. Voila! Erased from Computer but not from Zune. Tutorial brought to you by your friendly neighborhood U.S. Army Soldier. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by HeXuS : 06-02-2008 at 11:33 AM.

06-01-2008, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122 $zB: 759 Donate	OH. LULz.. I forgot about this. This trick only works for zune software v2.5 btw. __________________ 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. 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.

06-02-2008, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
HeXuS Vista Zune Styler Premium Member Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 186 Reputation: 35 $zB: 135 Donate	:: UPDATED :: With more steps which may prevent problems some people have run into. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-04-2008, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
HeXuS Vista Zune Styler Premium Member Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 186 Reputation: 35 $zB: 135 Donate	You're welcome m8. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-16-2008, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cheapliquid Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 341 Reputation: 22 $zB: 197 Donate	i did it by accident, problem is i actually want alot of the techno off lol. __________________ 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.

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06-03-2008, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
talabi Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	Why I didn�t see this thread before?? I did so, and it works!

06-16-2008, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trider1 Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Thanks for the info

06-18-2008, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Netrix Purger of Ignorance zB Programmer Section Staff Super Zuner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In my own world Posts: 1,535 Reputation: 127 $zB: 1200 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Nice. Works perfectly. No more guest mode... __________________ "Against logic there is no armor like ignorance." - Laurence J. Peter Solitaire for your Zune! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Zune Book Reader! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-10-2008, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
HeXuS Vista Zune Styler Premium Member Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 186 Reputation: 35 $zB: 135 Donate	I only post quality posts. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-22-2008, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
martin8768 Zewbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 14 $zB: 9 Donate	doesn't going into settings and choosing to "let me choose" what to sync for different sync groups work to? i set "let me choose" for videos then i deleted a video on my computer that was on my zune already, still on my zune __________________ ZUNE 120 OWNER!!!!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-26-2008, 11:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
kar288 Zewbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	ok this seems to be great but is it absolutely necesary the first part about connecting my zune and that... here's my problem... i just had to format my computer and ALL of my music was erased and i had no chance to do all of that before I lost it... so now I'm trying to download the software again but i'm reaaally afraid of connecting my zune back on my computer and losing about 20 gb of music... pleas help me!

08-27-2008, 06:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bushor Squirt Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 27 Reputation: 10 $zB: 26 Donate	you wont lose any of the music that is ALREADY ON YOUR ZUNE. and besides tou can sync all of that music that you just lost on your computer back on it from your zune. i had to do this more than once allready

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