Compatibility with Windows XP? Is it just required for a certain feature to work, or is it necessary in order to use the entire player?
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Zune requires "Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Home, Professional, Tablet PC, Media Center Edition 2005) or Windows Vista (all editions)". (http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/zunesoftware/minsystemreqs.htm) Be aware that you may not be able to run the Zune software if you use 64-bit XP or MCE 2002/4. Only feature the Zune software requires Vista is to sync recorded TV shows, and it only works on analog TV caps as far as I know. FYI http://www.zune.net/en-us/support/usersguide/musicvideospictures/synctv.htm If you want to sync recorded TV shows, use MCEBuddy or DVRMS Toolbox. I hear they work better since they could automatically remove commercials and convert to wmv.
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It appeared not to want to download from my desktop Windows 7 . So I plan to use my XP laptop. Inexpensive but somewhat dated hardware: the SanDisk player? Not sure though.
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I just started using MediaMonkey (the free version) and it works well with the DX50. All I've done so far is to sync the library after ripping new CDs; haven't created any playlists or anything else.
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Not on my computer. Or five other people's computers according to this link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/ProductViewerWithDefaultFilters?TempOsid=Windows%208.1&Lo;cale=en-us&Architecture;=X64&TextSearch;=samsung%2Bexternal%2Bdvd&Type;=Both&CurrentP;age=0&TotalPages;=1&ShowCriteria;=0&SortCri;teria=Relevance&Compatibility;=Unknown&Las;tRequested=14. I bought this driver when I had an XP operating system, now on my new 8.1 the driver wont play any videos regardless of the player I use. Quite frustrating. I have yet to find a solution, do I download something? use a different video player (besides windows media player?)? Please advise Not on my computer. Or five other people's computers according to this link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/ProductViewerWithDefaultFilters?TempOsid=Windows%208.1&Lo;cale=en-us&Architecture;=X64&TextSearch;=samsung%2Bexternal%2Bdvd&Type;=Both&CurrentP;age=0&TotalPages;=1&ShowCriteria;=0&SortCri;teria=Relevance&Compatibility;=Unknown&Las;tRequested=14. I bought this driver when I had an XP operating system, now on my new 8.1 the driver wont play any videos regardless of the player I use. Quite frustrating. I have yet to... » Read More Not on my computer. Or five other people's computers according to this link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/ProductViewerWithDefaultFilters?TempOsid=Windows%208.1&Lo;cale=en-us&Architecture;=X64&TextSearch;=samsung%2Bexternal%2Bdvd&Type;=Both&CurrentP;age=0&TotalPages;=1&ShowCriteria;=0&SortCri;teria=Relevance&Compatibility;=Unknown&Las;tRequested=14. I bought this driver when I had an XP operating system, now on my new 8.1 the driver wont play any videos regardless of the player I use. Quite frustrating. I have yet to find a solution, do I download something? use a different video player (besides windows media player?)? Please advise « Show Less
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I wish I could help you, I am using mine with Windows XP and it works fine with XP.
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I have not used that drive, but I have used a Western Digital 3TB USB 3.0 drive with no problem at all. No problem playing any format video that I have come across with the player.
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I haven't tried it on xp. I will say that I tried on windows 7 and had no luck installing. I did get it installed on a different pc with windows 8 however I can't get the resolution where I like it freezes or lags...just pay the extra money and by the more reputable ones would be my advice to avoid the hassle
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I am sorry those file formats are not supported by the player. In order to get the files to work you will have to recode them based on the instructions provided here:http://content.miccastore.com/node/189I apologize for the inconvenience.Manny
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Hi R Nelson, I'm sorry cause I did't try in on XP yet as I'm using Win7 Home 64bits...Good Luck!
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I don't remember other than reading the instructions which I think explained how to set it up. I've played several different formats without problem.
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I don't know what you mean. Specifically what are you trying to do? I have videos on my computer (Windows 7) and can watch them without a problem but they were orginally downloaded on a Windows XP machine and then transferred when I bought a new computer.
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Fine. I am using VLC media player on Linux Mint though. Maybe Win8 has higher demands. I haven't tried it.
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I only have XP but as I interpret their specs, XP is mentioned only as a minimum requirement and to assure people with old systems like mine that it will still work. Surely it will work with the newer ones.
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Hi Susan sorry to hear of your problem, but my first unit had to be returned to store as it did not function, the second works fine on XP and with my ROBERTS sound unit,hope you get sorted soon
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Are they cd's or dvd's? Either one should play. I'm using Windows XP and have used the drive for both.
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At first I had a problem just getting it to work with windows xp, I kept getting corrupt files, then I went to My Computer and clicked on the camera icon and that did the trick. It played with windows media player.
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The PC I bought the Transcend for had Windows XP. It recently crashed, and I bought a new one with Windows 8.1 When I attach the Transcend to it via USB port, it does play DVDs.