If you’re like most people, you probably use your Zune player to listen to music, take pictures and videos, and browse the Internet. But if your Zune is a few years old or older, it may not be able to do all of those things anymore. Here’s how to update your Zune software:

  1. Open the Zune software on your computer.
  2. Click “My Music” in the left column.
  3. Click “Update Library.”
  4. If there are any updates available, they’ll be listed in the window that pops up. Click “Update Now.”
  5. When the update is finished, a message will tell you how many items were updated and how much space was used on your hard drive (if any). Click “OK.” ..

Note: In this example we’re updating a Zune HD out of the box which hasn’t been updated yet.

The first thing you’ll need to do if you haven’t already is download and install the latest Zune software (link below).

Now plug your Zune into your computer with the included USB connection cable and give it a moment to be recognized.

Next launch the Zune Desktop software and you should get the following screen. Just accept the EULA…

Then the update kicks off. Make sure not to disconnect the Zune while the update takes place.

The update will take a few minutes, and after it’s complete you should be good to go and can start using your Zune.

To update your player in the future, go to General Settings then Player Update.

Just like your computer’s hardware and software, you want to keep your other geeky gadgets updated as well. This will help the device run more smoothly, and sometimes add additional functionality.

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