Just what the title says according to ZuneInsider himself, Cesar Menendez.  Nothing really new in terms of features, just addresses stability issues.  Look for it!

Quick FYI:  Zune will be issuing a software update today around 10am Pacific.  There are no new features in this update, but it does provide some performance enhancements around set-up, sync and as always general reliability.

[ZuneInsider] 

 Full details on the update after the break.

• Fixed top crashing bugs submitted by users
• Fixed bug where Zune software thinks the device memory is full (but isn’t)

Key Marketplace fixes

• Allow users to view top music videos in marketplace
• Misc improved error messaging including splitting sign-in issues into 4 separate errors for customer and support benefit
• Retrieval of subscription download history no longer stalls if the content is revoked
• Better handling of accounts that have expired credit cards
• Podcasts with spaces in their name can now be subscribed to
• Marketplace no longer blocks explicit content purchases when parental controls are set to allow
• Points balance label is now updated when user purchases new points

Key Player UI fixes

• Allow zooming in/out (2x, 4x, fullscreen) during video playback to prevent stretched playback
• Ability to switch Zune to GDI mode through command-line parameter

Key Podcast fixes

• Allow subscriptions to podcasts larger than 10MB
• Fixed some parsing errors that prevented some podcasts from syncing to the device
• Fixed bug where podcasts were unsubscribing themselves

Key Setup fixes

• Fixed numerous bugs affecting build to build upgrades
• Improved installation for users accessing from corporate networks
• Fixed driver uninstall failures
• Included device 2.3 firmware in client download
• Failure in creating system restore point no longer blocks client installation

Key Sync fixes

• Fixed issues with reverse sync
• Fixes issues with sync meter UI showing incorrect information as to what is on the device
• Fixed issues using wireless sync with multiple devices to the same PC
• Fixed a few different issues setting up wireless sync
• Device is no longer being reported as full even after deleting large file from device
• Device content is no longer being turned into guest content when it shouldn’t be
• Content with bad metadata now shows properly so it can be removed from device
• Turning off “autolaunch when a Zune device is connected” no longer prevents “Sync Now” from working from a wirelessly connected device
• Podcast bookmarking is now transferred/saved to the device
• Wireless sync connection continues to work after rebooting host computer
• Unsubscribe podcast from device now works properly
• Changing album art in the client now updates the device as well
• Duplicate tracks are no longer synced to the device twice

Key Xbox Streaming bug fixes

• Xbox Streaming now monitors the rip folder if user changes default location
• No need to reinstall client to fix Xbox Streaming when upgrading from XP to Vista

Key Infrastructure fixes

• Vista x64 customers can now get to web help from error messages
• Client no longer crashes if database is corrupted

Key Library fixes

• Changes in pictures or video metadata made outside client will now get updated in the library
• UI is now smoother during file groveling
• When a track is added to an album we will now always update the track on disc
• User can now update album art for marketplace tracks
• 'Unknown Artist' metadata is no longer written to files when writing out user edit of album name
• Renaming  an artist now more reliably keeps the change
• Two different copies of the same album no longer get duplicated down to one when it shouldn’t
• Access violation no longer occurs when checking song properties in the burn list
• Multi-disc albums imported from iTunes no longer show in the client as a single disc album
• Thumbnails for video content now extract on XP properly

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Edward - Hmm?   | 79.69.206.xxx | 2008-01-22 12:21:21 Installing now, has anyone noticed any performance improvements? I've had Vista performance monitor open for a little while (for other reasons) so hopefully I'll be able to see if it changes anything. Currently I have Firefox, Zune, WMP11, Outlook and Resource Monitor open. I'm hitting 100% of CPU. Zune is using a rather hefty 32k of memory, compared to WMP11's 12k. Firefox is crushing me with 70k usage.. bloody extensions. With the new zAlternator hack, unless the performance improvements are notable, I'm probably going to be using WMP11 most of the time. Reply | Quote 0   0

Scrizz - ehh   | 71.100.144.xxx | 2008-01-22 12:57:36 I did the update; hopefully now it wont crash randomly in vista Reply | Quote 0   0

jeff   | 67.183.82.xxx | 2008-01-22 13:31:56 i have updated and the only improvement i have seen is wirelessly syncing. Reply | Quote 0   0

pj.paito - Update time   | 142.46.130.xxx | 2008-01-22 13:41:01 I had dail-up and last time i updated it took 7hours to update to version 2.2 but this should not be to bad now that i have high-speed:-) Reply | Quote 0   0

Brianlikeszune   | 216.188.212.xxx | 2008-01-22 13:48:18 Sweet. Im glad there not going to flake out on giving us updates. I heard that alot of brands that issue updates only update every couple of years. Glad Ms is gonna keep updating. Reply | Quote 2   0

Mike   | 81.62.30.xxx | 2008-01-22 14:30:20 Where can I download the update? Thx Reply | Quote 0   0

pj.paito - how 2 update   | 142.46.130.xxx | 2008-01-22 14:44:40 MIKE - first use the support forum for that type of question! but anyway just go on ur Zune software and go settings and then general i think and click check for update. Reply | Quote 0   0

BZBIRE   | 71.249.169.xxx | 2008-01-22 15:11:37 Does anyone know if this update enables wireless syncing directly from the computer rather than attaching directly to a wireless router? Reply | Quote 0   0

pj.paito   | 142.46.130.xxx | 2008-01-22 16:15:04 BZBIRE - the exact list of changes is here: http://forums.zune.net/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=125458 Reply | Quote 0   0

Salam Zebian - Installing now...   | 71.192.221.xxx | 2008-01-22 16:24:12 W00t!! Installing the update as I type! Can't wait for the damn podcasts to stop unsubscribing themselves randomly!! Now all they need to fix is the issue where it automatically syncs wirelessly when you pause your music for 1 minute, it should have the option to extend the timer to 5 minutes or to just have it autosync wirelessly at certain times in the day. Reply | Quote 0   0

McFizz - ehhh.   | 71.100.144.xxx | 2008-01-22 16:27:26 Changing album art in the client now updates the device as well w00t Reply | Quote 0   0

Epoc - Can't update   | 96.236.96.xxx | 2008-01-22 20:31:11 Uh, I can't update. It knows that there is an update, but it says the update can't be found. Whats up? Reply | Quote 0   0

NightFire   | 75.36.19.xxx | 2008-01-22 20:43:22 Well damn, took them awhile, but I think they did a good job aswell as getting all of the major problems taken care of. That is what MS is made for, may take them a few tries, but they're only human. Reply | Quote 0   0

Anonymous   | 74.70.120.xxx | 2008-01-22 22:36:20 mine says device is up to date.. Reply | Quote 0   2

trs21219   | 96.235.31.xxx | 2008-01-23 00:14:22 @anonymous - it is software upgrade ( aka the program on your computer not on the zune device) and im glad that they are keeping these updates regular and gettting the key problems out of the way. now i hope we get some hard drive support for the next update... im jealeous of my friends that can run programs off thier icap Reply | Quote 3   0

trs21219   | 96.235.31.xxx | 2008-01-23 00:14:58 **icrap** Reply | Quote 0   2

Dan   | 97.84.205.xxx | 2008-01-23 00:25:38 has anyone had problems syncing recorded tv now? it won't work for me now. Reply | Quote 0   0

jay - edit artist, album, genre   | 66.65.33.xxx | 2008-01-23 02:32:14 maybe somebody can help me. the only good thing about the last zune website was that it was very easy to edit, multiply edit artist, album, etc...but im having alot of trouble doing that with the new version...can someone PLEASE help me Reply | Quote 0   0

x9   | 220.233.87.xxx | 2008-01-23 07:38:18 This is indeed very good. Now that MS are getting performance issues out of they way, they can start implementing some of the features they left out of the v2 software. Reply | Quote 0   0

james   | 75.145.130.xxx | 2008-01-23 12:38:09 I am not sure iof it is due to the update or not, but my XP Media Edition is running slower then hell after installing this. Reply | Quote 0   0

seth   | 72.166.248.xxx | 2008-01-23 12:55:09 wth are my auto playlists? weak... Reply | Quote 0   2

Advent   | 66.177.165.xxx | 2008-01-23 15:39:21 Learn to read: "There are no new features in this update," These are fixes not features like auto playlist. Don't rush them. Would you like them to rush out auto playlist or fix problems that everyone at zuneboards or who even owns a Zune is complaining about? Come on now, think. Thanks for the list of fixes. I got home today and vista said there was an update for Zune, so installed it and went here to see zB's coverage story. Reply | Quote 0   0

Mike   | 69.29.249.xxx | 2008-01-27 12:54:31 I am having real trouble with this update. When I installed, it removed my hack that let me make my Zune a portable hard drive. Then i tried to get it back by manually changing the registry, the first time having used the patch. Then I noticed my registry has changed a lot and I cannot edit it. Is this why zAlternator will not work and it cannot turn into a hard drive anymore? Reply | Quote 0   0

Anonymous   | 66.65.33.xxx | 2008-01-28 19:46:43 maybe somebody can help me. the only good thing about the last zune website was that it was very easy to edit, multiply edit artist, album, etc...but im having alot of trouble doing that with the new version...can someone PLEASE help me....you can personal email me the answer to this problem Reply | Quote 0   0

jay   | 66.65.33.xxx | 2008-01-28 19:47:21 maybe somebody can help me. the only good thing about the last zune website was that it was very easy to edit, multiply edit artist, album, etc...but im having alot of trouble doing that with the new version...can someone PLEASE help me....you can personal email me the answer to this problem Reply | Quote 0   0

jordan - clock   | 71.188.236.xxx | 2008-01-29 01:33:55 microsoft u need to add a clock in the next software update... Reply | Quote 1   0

Rob - Bad upgrade   | 216.235.159.xxx | 2008-02-22 08:43:42 I upgraded the Zune software just after subscribing to a new podcast and once again I regret upgrading software that was not really broken. Never a good idea. It is messed up. It comes up and shows me the initial view of my music, but the first icon is the podcast that I had recently subscribed to (in the wrong list, obviously) and the software crashes shortly thereafter. I continue to love my Zune but I remain remarkably disappointed with the PC software. Can someone help me here? Rob Reply | Quote 0   0

jay   | 66.65.33.xxx | 2008-02-22 19:33:38 i totally agree with rob...it just keeping getting more frustrating to do simple thing everytime they upgrade..are they just upgrading based on one thing instead of fixing problems...i also luv my zune and promote is all the time with ipod users but the software is getting crazy now...whatz up!! Reply | Quote 0   0

nedu - Where is EQ in Zune 80     | 92.13.98.xxx | 2008-03-02 11:06:42 Can someone indicate to me on how to locate graphic equalizer in my Zune. I love listing music with bass. Since i but my zune if find the sound output so disgusting Reply | Quote 0   0

Toby   | 65.25.82.xxx | 2008-03-26 03:51:08 Rob - I had a similar problem with the Zune software crashing about a minute after I opened it. I don't know the exact problem, but some actions I performed before I started noticing the crashes was adding a new video podcast, installed Comodo firewall (which I actually uninstalled shortly after the problems started occurring, and installed a few Vista update for my network card. None of those seem particularly menacing... I ran the "Zune media collection reset tool" (available from Microsoft) and the problem stopped. The library database corruption problem for these music applications is quite common. I also know of similar problems with iTunes. Afterwards Zune rebuilt my music library (about 1025 items) in about 3 minutes, so the cost is negligible. (Unless you have a lot of "rated items" or other various metadata. I would have to disagree about not upgrading "working" software. I am a software engineer, and I can attest to the fact that you might not even ... Reply | Quote 0   0

Toby   | 65.25.82.xxx | 2008-03-26 03:53:16 (continued from other post) ... you might not even notice just how broken the software is that you would otherwise think is "fine." Just a little helpful information... Good luck with fixing it! Reply | Quote 0   0

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