INF Hack

zachman123 · 11-22-2006, 03:39 PM

ikyoucrow posted this hack on the Neowin.net forums... I don't have a Zune yet, but has anyone tried this out?

Quote:

the zune can be made to work functionally just like its older bro, gigabeat S. it's a simple drivers trick and maybe that inf file sitting in the zune directory:

[Zune.Registration]
HKR,"WpdMtpDriver","UseWpdPrivateInterface",0x1000 1,1
HKR,,"EnableLegacySupport",0x10001,0
HKR,,"EnableDefaultAutoPlaySupport",0x10001,0
HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell",0x1 0001,1
HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeAutoPlayTab",0 x10001,1
HKR,,"ShowInShell",0x10001,0
HKR,,"Interfaces",0x10000,"{6ac27878-a6fa-4155-ba85-f98f491d4f33}","{ca3d7387-f67b-11da-bbec-8000600fe800}"
HKR,,"UseExtendedWmdm",0x10001,1
HKR,,"WMDMSPCLSID",,"{63DF72F9-C6BD-40B2-9590-6CD8D468C9D7}"

it's the lines in bold that we'll have to flip. from there you can use the zune just like the gigabeat, files storage and all.
also, it seems to invoke its own custom driver at UseExtendedWmdm.

if only i could figure out when this file gets parsed...

putis · 11-22-2006, 03:40 PM

Good find.

PhunkMaster · 11-22-2006, 03:54 PM

I am going to try this wish me luck. Ok, Maybe I don't know what I am supposed to be doing. I found the file but don't know what to do. Any help?

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachman123

ikyoucrow posted this hack on the Neowin.net forums... I don't have a Zune yet, but has anyone tried this out?

Quote:

the zune can be made to work functionally just like its older bro, gigabeat S. it's a simple drivers trick and maybe that inf file sitting in the zune directory:

[Zune.Registration]
HKR,"WpdMtpDriver","UseWpdPrivateInterface",0x1000 1,1
HKR,,"EnableLegacySupport",0x10001,0 -> HKR,,"EnableLegacySupport",0x10001,1
HKR,,"EnableDefaultAutoPlaySupport",0x10001,0
HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell",0x1 0001,1 -> HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell",0x1 0001,0
HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeAutoPlayTab",0 x10001,1
HKR,,"ShowInShell",0x10001,0 -> HKR,,"ShowInShell",0x10001,0
HKR,,"Interfaces",0x10000,"{6ac27878-a6fa-4155-ba85-f98f491d4f33}","{ca3d7387-f67b-11da-bbec-8000600fe800}"
HKR,,"UseExtendedWmdm",0x10001,1
HKR,,"WMDMSPCLSID",,"{63DF72F9-C6BD-40B2-9590-6CD8D468C9D7}"

it's the lines in bold that we'll have to flip. from there you can use the zune just like the gigabeat, files storage and all.
also, it seems to invoke its own custom driver at UseExtendedWmdm.

if only i could figure out when this file gets parsed...

If I under stand this correct the document should be changed to

[Zune.Registration]
HKR,"WpdMtpDriver","UseWpdPrivateInterface",0x1000 1,1
HKR,,"EnableLegacySupport",0x10001,1
HKR,,"EnableDefaultAutoPlaySupport",0x10001,0
HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell",0x1 0001,0 HKR,,"PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeAutoPlayTab",0 x10001,1
HKR,,"ShowInShell",0x10001,1
HKR,,"Interfaces",0x10000,"{6ac27878-a6fa-4155-ba85-f98f491d4f33}","{ca3d7387-f67b-11da-bbec-8000600fe800}"
HKR,,"UseExtendedWmdm",0x10001,1
HKR,,"WMDMSPCLSID",,"{63DF72F9-C6BD-40B2-9590-6CD8D468C9D7}"

Am I right or stupid?

lpxxfaintxx · 11-22-2006, 05:09 PM

I have no idea what these are supposed to mean...

zachman123 · 11-22-2006, 08:50 PM

that would be right.
What this should do is let you access the Zune like a drive (well, it still uses MTP to transfer, but you can access it like a drive).

Someone see if they can upload a received (3 play/3 days) to their computer.

mental_flaw · 11-22-2006, 09:24 PM

If anyone posted instructions on how to implement the hack, I would gladly test it out for you guys.

DUI_ · 11-22-2006, 10:21 PM

but wouldnt everything just revert back every time you sync?

PhunkMaster · 11-22-2006, 11:57 PM

I tried to edit the file but I cant seem to figure out how to get it to upload to the Zune. I tried everything I could. But then again I dont know that much. Any ideas?

Update:
While trying this with the file earlier I figured out how to reboot the Zune. In the even that you need to hold the back button and the up or down switch for about 5 seconds. You will see the Zune splash screen and wala!

Phaleux · 11-23-2006, 12:01 AM

So I found the location of this stuff in the regsitry, under the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet001EnumUSBVid_## ##&Pid_############_-_########_-_########_-_########Device Parameters
(the #'s are alphanumeric and specific to your Zune)

If I swap the values in the above post, the zune shows up under My Computer and I can browse the files, but I cannot copy them off. The Zune software will no longer see the device either. Resetting the registry values and reconnecting the Zune fixes that.

PhunkMaster · 11-23-2006, 12:03 AM

Ok so changing them in the file makes no difference? But After you got the My Computer to see the Zune did you check your disk mangement tool and see if you could do anything with it? Maybe you can try accessing the files from a dos prompt? I could alwyas try and find a way to see it on linux.

Phaleux · 11-23-2006, 12:04 AM

Oh, and I played around with the other registry keys (had to change permissions on them because it was restricted) but all it did was make the Zune not show up in the explorer or the Zune software. I have a feeling that the right registry settings might be useful, but I don't know what they need to be yet.

PhunkMaster · 11-23-2006, 12:05 AM

How did you you find that reg key? Did you do a search? Maybe there is other reg values for the Zune?

I have to work tomorow, I will try this when I get to work. One of the guys at work wants to try and use it as a hard-drive but isn't willing to take the risk. I want to try and do any thing that is going to mess it up soon. If I can do it within 30 days then I don't have to worry if I brick it. Do we even know if it is possible to brick the Zune yet?

Phaleux · 11-23-2006, 12:36 AM

Yeah, search the registry for "PortableDeviceNameSpace" and it should be the first one pulled up. Be careful, if you don't put it back exactly it won't work anymore =)

Okay this is crazy -- I just tried it again and now I can copy stuff off the hard drive, so I'm backing up the preloaded content!

PhunkMaster · 11-23-2006, 12:41 AM

Can we upload the preloaded stuff somewhere I delted mine before I played with it

Phaleux · 11-23-2006, 12:45 AM

for example, here is one of the preloaded pictures. I suppose it would be easy toss all of this up on a website but I'm a little unsure about how good of an idea that is.

plus, I don't know which music came with it so I can't pull those out right now

PhunkMaster · 11-23-2006, 12:48 AM

It came with the Zune so it should be open from my understanding.

Phaleux · 11-23-2006, 01:00 AM

Step by step instructions:

I highly recommend backing up these registry values before modifying anything. If you don't know how to do that, I don't recommend that you even attempt this right now =)

1) Make sure your Zune is not plugged in and your Zune software isn't running
2) open up regedit by going to the start menu and selecting "run". Type regedt32 and hit "OK"
3) Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemControlSet001EnumUSB
4) Search for "PortableDeviceNameSpace". This should be contained in the Vid_####&Pid_############_-_########_-_########_-_########Device Parameters within the above ...USB The ##'s listed here will be numbers and letters specific to your Zune
5) Change the following values:
EnableLegacySupport to 1
PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell to 0
ShowInShell to 1
6) Plug in your Zune, and make sure the Zune Software starts up.
7) Hopefully at this point you can open up "My Computer" and browse your device, though it does NOT show up as a drive letter.

The only strange part here was it didn't work immediately for me, but this is a shortcut to how I have it now and I don't think I had the Zune unplugged to begin with, which may have caused it to not work for me to begin with. Right now I can access it both as a harddrive and sync through the Zune Software.

PhunkMaster · 11-23-2006, 01:20 AM

Ok I got all the screenies done and was getting ready to post then I noticed that you can't create folders and that some of the items are still locked. I am going to go a little more in depth and see if I can get th permission to do it.

Phaleux · 11-23-2006, 01:25 AM

Yeah I'm noticing that it probably doesn't show everything, but it will definitely let you copy off songs/videos/pics. Apparently you need the Zune software running to be able to copy stuff off. Also it doesn't look like we can copy stuff TO it yet =(

I don't know of anybody else with a Zune or I would see if I could find the 3x3 songs.

PhunkMaster · 11-23-2006, 01:44 AM

Well I messed with just about every entry that I could think of and all I got out of it was that the Zune software would no long see my drive. (This was well after I completed the above walkthrough) I ran my registry backup and did a reboot and now I can get it to see the Zune. Be careful. I am off for more exploreing. Just wanted to let yall know the dangers

11-22-2006, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
lpxxfaintxx Administrator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 5,832 Reputation: 247	RE: INF Hack I have no idea what these are supposed to mean... __________________ 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.

11-22-2006, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
zachman123 Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack that would be right. What this should do is let you access the Zune like a drive (well, it still uses MTP to transfer, but you can access it like a drive). Someone see if they can upload a received (3 play/3 days) to their computer.

11-22-2006, 09:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
mental_flaw Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack If anyone posted instructions on how to implement the hack, I would gladly test it out for you guys. __________________ music is holy, art is sacred, and creativity is power...

11-22-2006, 10:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-23-2006, 12:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Phaleux Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack So I found the location of this stuff in the regsitry, under the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet001EnumUSBVid_## ##&Pid_############_-_########_-_########_-_########Device Parameters (the #'s are alphanumeric and specific to your Zune) If I swap the values in the above post, the zune shows up under My Computer and I can browse the files, but I cannot copy them off. The Zune software will no longer see the device either. Resetting the registry values and reconnecting the Zune fixes that.

11-23-2006, 12:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
Phaleux Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack Oh, and I played around with the other registry keys (had to change permissions on them because it was restricted) but all it did was make the Zune not show up in the explorer or the Zune software. I have a feeling that the right registry settings might be useful, but I don't know what they need to be yet.

11-23-2006, 12:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Phaleux Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack Yeah, search the registry for "PortableDeviceNameSpace" and it should be the first one pulled up. Be careful, if you don't put it back exactly it won't work anymore =) Okay this is crazy -- I just tried it again and now I can copy stuff off the hard drive, so I'm backing up the preloaded content!

11-23-2006, 12:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Phaleux Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack for example, here is one of the preloaded pictures. I suppose it would be easy toss all of this up on a website but I'm a little unsure about how good of an idea that is. plus, I don't know which music came with it so I can't pull those out right now

11-23-2006, 01:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
Phaleux Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack Step by step instructions: I highly recommend backing up these registry values before modifying anything. If you don't know how to do that, I don't recommend that you even attempt this right now =) 1) Make sure your Zune is not plugged in and your Zune software isn't running 2) open up regedit by going to the start menu and selecting "run". Type regedt32 and hit "OK" 3) Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemControlSet001EnumUSB 4) Search for "PortableDeviceNameSpace". This should be contained in the Vid_####&Pid_############_-_########_-_########_-_########Device Parameters within the above ...USB The ##'s listed here will be numbers and letters specific to your Zune 5) Change the following values: EnableLegacySupport to 1 PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell to 0 ShowInShell to 1 6) Plug in your Zune, and make sure the Zune Software starts up. 7) Hopefully at this point you can open up "My Computer" and browse your device, though it does NOT show up as a drive letter. The only strange part here was it didn't work immediately for me, but this is a shortcut to how I have it now and I don't think I had the Zune unplugged to begin with, which may have caused it to not work for me to begin with. Right now I can access it both as a harddrive and sync through the Zune Software.

11-23-2006, 01:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Phaleux Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	RE: INF Hack Yeah I'm noticing that it probably doesn't show everything, but it will definitely let you copy off songs/videos/pics. Apparently you need the Zune software running to be able to copy stuff off. Also it doesn't look like we can copy stuff TO it yet =( I don't know of anybody else with a Zune or I would see if I could find the 3x3 songs.

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