My creativeZen (or MP3) Player won't connect to my computer!

 Heres how to fix a common problem with CreativeZen/ MP3 players.
Symptoms:
Device is not recognized by computer
Device will not sync
Device won't connect to Zen Media Explorer/iTunes/WMP

In other words, your player cannot get new music or videos.

Step 1

 Plug your device in, using the USB cord that came with it.

Go to Start>Control Panel> Systems>Hardware Tab. In the hardware tab, click Device Manager.

Comments

[Kryptonite]

I've got the exact same zen player....
Cool.

[Kryptonite]

Oh, and it works because every piece of hardware connected to your computer needs a driver. If this is out of date, then the hardware won't work. Ta da!