Will this product work with Windows Vista on my laptop? this seems like a good player but the technical review does not answer the question...does it work with Windows Vista on my laptop? I've been burned before by another product which claims to work with Vista but it turned out to be a total waste of my time and a huge disappointment. So can anyone definitely tell me the truth about the Zen? Please reply. Thanks. Will this product work with Windows Vista on my laptop? this seems like a good player but the technical review does not answer the question...does it work with Windows Vista on my laptop? I've... » Read More Will this product work with Windows Vista on my laptop? this seems like a good player but the technical review does not answer the question...does it work with Windows Vista on my laptop? I've been burned before by another product which claims to work with Vista but it turned out to be a total waste of my time and a huge disappointment. So can anyone definitely tell me the truth about the Zen? Please reply. Thanks. « Show Less
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HollyThis Zen did not work on my brand new laptop (Lenovo/IBM R61 ThinkPad) with Vista Home Premium.I downloaded all the latest software and an updated firmware and it still did not work. The USB connection kept being re-set every minute or so and that made any upload/sync operation impossible. I wasted hours trying to fix this to no avail. I sent it back to Amazon today.
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Unfortunately, for me, I have a terrible time with the Creative Zen. Since the interface of the Creative software is very primitive and ugly to use, I've been using my Windows Media Player 11 on my Windows Vista Ultimate. However, everytime I try to sync with the Zen, the Zen's screen would turn black. I could just use manual sync or the primitive Creative software, but why should I? This product obviously has problems with Vista, even with software and firmware updates. I bought this a month ago in January, and I plan on returning this product. Until Creative or Microsoft steps up their efforts to support their products, I suggest staying away from this MP3 (for Vista users anyway). Unfortunately, for me, I have a terrible time with the Creative Zen. Since the interface of the Creative software is very primitive and ugly to use, I've been using my Windows Media Player 11 on my Windows Vista Ultimate. However, everytime I try to sync with the Zen, the Zen's screen would turn black. I could just use manual sync or the primitive Creative software, but why should I? This product obviously has problems with Vista, even with software and firmware updates. I bought this a month ago in January, and I plan on returning this product. Until Creative or Microsoft steps up their... » Read More Unfortunately, for me, I have a terrible time with the Creative Zen. Since the interface of the Creative software is very primitive and ugly to use, I've been using my Windows Media Player 11 on my Windows Vista Ultimate. However, everytime I try to sync with the Zen, the Zen's screen would turn black. I could just use manual sync or the primitive Creative software, but why should I? This product obviously has problems with Vista, even with software and firmware updates. I bought this a month ago in January, and I plan on returning this product. Until Creative or Microsoft steps up their efforts to support their products, I suggest staying away from this MP3 (for Vista users anyway). « Show Less
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I have a Sansa that has no trouble with vista using the windows meida player. I love it I was thinking about the zune but from these post maybe not I should just stick with the sansa since it also has the sd slot for expansion.
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That's what I was afraid of so I decided not to buy it. Thanks for the information. If you want to chat feel free to email me. Maybe we have something else in common.
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I just got mine (June) and it works perfectly in Vista (Home Premium) on my laptop.There are new updates on the website at Creative.com, so check it out.
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Holly, as far as I can tell there are no personal media players except the upcoming Zune from Microsoft that claim Vista support of compatibility out of the box. Hardware design cycles from other companies were probably too late to pick up on any Vista idiosyncratic device support. It will take another generation of devices (in other words a year more or so to shake the major Vista bugs out of peripherals...
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not sure if there was a Vista update or a redesign of the Zen but i've had mine for a few weeks, and it connects with Vista Home Premium laptop and Vista Business desktop without any Zen software installed. i did later download the latest Zen Media Explorer for the video convertor so i know the software works on Vista too.
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The only thing I can think of is check if it's supposed to work with your operating system. Mine loaded and worked like a breeze on Vista.
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Based on reading reviews, u3 including password protection currently will not work with Vista. We can blame Microsoft 100% for making yet another hare-brained upgrade--but even so, the bottom line is that we can never never never depend on u3 for critical updates. I.e., if I buy a flash drive with portable applications, it is because I want to use them at any internet cafe, in place of lugging around a laptop. So, even if u3 produces its Vista update tomorrow--it has proven that next time Microsoft makes a wretched upgrade (and that is one thing you can depend on) u3 'may be' again late with its update. I simply can not have months during which a device for which I paid precisely to be usable on any computer at any time 'may be' precisely not usable on the latest computers for months at a time! So I am not waiting for u3 to become Vista compatible. I am writing off u3, and instead hoping to find a way to install Firefox to the Kingston DataTraveller II, which gives me a password protection without depending on the thoroughly undependable u3... I mean I like the u3 concept but if I can not depend on it continuously then what is the whole point...? If I am missing something here then someone please tell me, I will be glad to hear it... P.S. I found the website that makes u3 redundant: PortableApps. Check it out you'll be glad you did. They have a free 'launch pad' similar to the u3, that goes on any flash drive. Or, just install any individual application. They actually made some of the initial software for u3. All freeware.
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I use Windows Vista and finally got it to run. It was extremely slow to load, in fact, so slow that I thought it hung up. Go to their website and see if your PC has the minimum requirements to run.
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Have no idea if it would work with Win 8 or higher. works with Vista but isn't a great fit. Was really meant to work with Win XP. software comes with it. Downloads not available as far as I know. There has been some work done porting it to Ubuntu.
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Brenda, I purchased this product in 2010 and my computer had Vista... I am not sure if this will work for you.. they may have done some updates to their program. I would check into it first. That being said... I do love the program. I am sure if they have done any updates it will be just as good....
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Answered by Bryan a few months back. Please see his response. My response is to stay away from the product because it did not work, conditions mentioned by other users. It's a great idea, just my experience - and others - that required a refund from Microsoft.
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Box only lists Vista and up, but there are drivers for XP available and I did find posts that say it does work. I also found that there can be issues though, like with Skype not working right. Google it and you will find help forum posts that may give more info.
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My friend's works fine under Windows 8. As far as I'm aware, there have been no driver changes from Window Vista through to 8. However, the mic/inputs on this unit are very sensitive. I blew mine out. Great sounding unit though I've switched to Focusrite's Scarlett and Personus's Firestudio.
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I just had someone call me for tech help stating the same exact thing. It would not install on Vista for her. I wonder if there's a firmware problem in the newer versions or something.
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I use it with my computer. It is great. I use explorer 11. I have no idea about Vista.
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I couldn't get it to work on any of my computers...Vista, XP or windows 7. It might have just been me but nothing worked. i sent it back but never got my money back. It was supposed to work on all of the above.
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Yes it works fine. I have it on all my computers which have Vista. "Upgrade to XP"... Thats pretty funny!
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I am sorry. I don't know the answer to this question. I had Windows Vista when I used this item and it worked great.
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Hi - yes, I'm using the D2 with Vista (and XP on laptop) - no trouble - has two USB connection modes - set to one (MMC?) the D2's internal memory shows up as a removable drive (just like a USB key/thumbdrive) which you can drag/drop files etc. too as normal - if you have an SD card inserted, it will show up as drive too - very easy to deal with. Using the other USB connection mode (MTP), Windows Media Player and Amazon Unbox will recognize the D2 as a "Portable Device" - though videos from Unbox appear scrambled (audio works, trying to fix the rest). Anyway, short answer is yes.
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YES...although the specification stated on the device box mentioned Windows 8, 7, and XP it also works with Vista. I used it on Win 7 but since you asked question I installed it also on my Vista and it really works. Hope this help you.
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To be perfectly honest, I really don't know. But I can tell you that on our second device, we skipped using the CD that comes with it and the plug in device and just plugged in the actual mp3 player directly into one of our drives on our laptop, and that worked for us to put music on it. That was Vista. Although I have a laptop with the latest Windoes, I haven't tried it yet. I say plug the device directly into a USB port and see if you can load music on it! I think it should work!