Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista

keeblermac19 · 02-02-2007, 07:03 PM

So I upgraded to Windows Vista and the OS runs fine, except when listening to music through my Zune software. When I double-click a song to play it, it takes several seconds (20-30 seconds) for the song to actually begin playing. And as the song is playing, sometimes it skips or stutters. What's the deal?

I updated my Zune software to the latest edition (for Vista compatibility). I even downloaded all the latest Vista updates, defragmented my hard drive, cleaned it up using disk cleanup...but the problem is still there.

Anyone else with Vista have this problem?

JakeCourtney · 02-02-2007, 07:50 PM

I don't even think the software is that quick and smooth running on a light install of XP.

keeblermac19 · 02-02-2007, 07:52 PM

It ran fine in XP...much better than it does now. But you're right...it wasn't really all that fast then either, haha.

PityOnU · 02-03-2007, 04:15 PM

As a whole, the Zune program was a letdown

What your experiencing, however, is probably just a bug in Vista. It'll probably be fixed when they release SP1 for Vista

keeblermac19 · 02-15-2007, 07:48 AM

Figured it out guys! It's not a problem with the Zune software, it's Vista's sound enhancements. If you're running Windows Vista and the Zune/Windows Media Player software seems slow/unresponsive, go to your speaker properties and disable all enhancements. Apparently my sound card doesn't like them. My Zune software is quick and snappy again.

rutger1413 · 02-15-2007, 08:12 AM

maybe i should try that with XP....wait...no....the software will still be garbage.

Victory1500 · 02-18-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keeblermac19

So I upgraded to Windows Vista and the OS runs fine, except when listening to music through my Zune software. When I double-click a song to play it, it takes several seconds (20-30 seconds) for the song to actually begin playing. And as the song is playing, sometimes it skips or stutters. What's the deal?

I updated my Zune software to the latest edition (for Vista compatibility). I even downloaded all the latest Vista updates, defragmented my hard drive, cleaned it up using disk cleanup...but the problem is still there.

Anyone else with Vista have this problem?

I was going to ask this same question, only I'm running XP Media Edition. I was wondering if it was my computer or the software. It runs really sluggish, has a tendency to lock up on me, and while I'm ripping a CD, the sound on the computer gets really funky and echoey. Anyone know if there will be a software update to fix this? Also, why does it take so long to rip a CD? It's been a while since I messed with an MP3 player, but I don't remember it taking me like 10-15 minutes to do a CD...

Zuneologist · 02-18-2007, 01:37 PM

you know, i read an article the other day about this same issue.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-ente...sta-237107.php

02-02-2007, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
keeblermac19 Zewbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista So I upgraded to Windows Vista and the OS runs fine, except when listening to music through my Zune software. When I double-click a song to play it, it takes several seconds (20-30 seconds) for the song to actually begin playing. And as the song is playing, sometimes it skips or stutters. What's the deal? I updated my Zune software to the latest edition (for Vista compatibility). I even downloaded all the latest Vista updates, defragmented my hard drive, cleaned it up using disk cleanup...but the problem is still there. Anyone else with Vista have this problem?

02-02-2007, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
JakeCourtney Experienced Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 219 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista I don't even think the software is that quick and smooth running on a light install of XP.

02-02-2007, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
keeblermac19 Zewbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista It ran fine in XP...much better than it does now. But you're right...it wasn't really all that fast then either, haha.

02-03-2007, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
PityOnU Super Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the real world Posts: 1,986 Reputation: 134 $zB: 3 Donate	Re: Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista As a whole, the Zune program was a letdown What your experiencing, however, is probably just a bug in Vista. It'll probably be fixed when they release SP1 for Vista

02-15-2007, 07:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
keeblermac19 Zewbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista Figured it out guys! It's not a problem with the Zune software, it's Vista's sound enhancements. If you're running Windows Vista and the Zune/Windows Media Player software seems slow/unresponsive, go to your speaker properties and disable all enhancements. Apparently my sound card doesn't like them. My Zune software is quick and snappy again.

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02-15-2007, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
rutger1413 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 46 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista maybe i should try that with XP....wait...no....the software will still be garbage.

02-18-2007, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zuneologist Doctor of Zuneology Retired Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 76 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: Zune Software Slow in Windows Vista you know, i read an article the other day about this same issue. http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-ente...sta-237107.php __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Campeones 06/07!!!!

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