Vision M 30gb Not Recognized

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Also, I wanted to thank you for this site. I was one of those people who couldn't get their Windows to recognize the Zen, so i trouble shot and was completely satisfied. Thanks again.

peteyv, Mar 2008
Ah, Finally fixed it ran clean up several times rebooting each time now lists in the creative software WMP10. All I can think of is maybe the drive became so fragmented.
Thanks for the input and Great site!

w216uhk, May 2008
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[glassnickels]

I've read through a ton of these posts but nothing is seeming to work.  First of all, here's what I am running/using:

Windows XP SP 2, or SP 3 (depending on computer)
Windows Media 10 or 11 (I've gotten quite good at rolling back...)
Creative Zen Vision M: 30 GB

First, the player won't turn on.  The blue light lights up when it is plugged in (I have a wall charger), but goes off after I unplug it.  I replaced the battery because I thought that was the problem, but to no avail.  Also, the player is not recognized, by Windows, MediaSource, Media Player, etc.  It is not listed in Device Manager.  I uninstalled everything and reinstalled from the installation disk, to no avail.  Maybe I just need to install the driver, with no other files?  I'm not really sure how to do that though, as when I explore the CD I can't find anything labeled as driver.  Please help, this is driving me crazy! 

[jimmyboy88]

pls stay at wmp10, also use myzenchecker to confirm that you have all the preferred settings

[glassnickels]

Okay, so I ran myzenchecker and all of the settings came back good.  I tried also Fix 2 with no success.  When I click on the link to Fix 3, I couldn't find any steps to follow, it just opened the main screen.  The player still is not working.  Any other ideas?  I really appreciate it, and I will fight this thing to the death!  Luckily my Stone Plus is still fine and is getting me through.  Thanks again!

[jimmyboy88]

let it charged for at least 5+hrs since you replaced your battery, then do a cleanup or format zen if cleanup doesnt work. PS: format with erase all your content

[glassnickels]

It has been charged well over 5 hours.  It was plugged in for an entire day already.  Also, I can't even get to recovery mode.  The device won't even turn on.  Once in awhile, when I hit reset, the screen turns on and is completely white.  That is the only response I ever get. 

[jimmyboy88]

use the paperclip to insert into a tiny hole near the on/off switch to reset your zen, does it work?

[glassnickels]

No, the reset button does not really do anything.  Once in awhile the screen will turn on all white.  I bought a new USB cable today, we'll see if this will help.

[glassnickels]

Tried a new USB cable and nothing.  Is this thing bricked?

[jimmyboy88]

try to use the paperclip trick to get to the recovery mode. if you can't do it then i am afraid its bricked