Comments on: Installing Zune 4.0 on WHS

By: baker2gs

baker2gs — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:37:56 +0000

Also, I updated the firmware on my wife's laptop, I didn't want to risk a sneaky installation crapping out and bricking it.

By: baker2gs

baker2gs — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:20:39 +0000

Okay update: so you need to use the same version of zune-x86.msi that you used to install. Right click on it and select “uninstall”.

Then follow the steps above for installing the new version. I should work. It worked for me.

By: baker2gs

baker2gs — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:42:49 +0000

I got the new version to install, it took some work for me to figure out how to get the old one off, first I used Unzoon. Which now looking back I probably didnt need to use. I just used the original zune-x86.msi to uninstall it after trying Unzoon and it didnt work. By original I mean the same version I installed it with. I hope the makes sense.

Right now it's reloading all my songs and after that's done I'm going to try to connect the Zune and see if it'll sync or update the firmware. I'll report back.

By: walterwood44

walterwood44 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:57:14 +0000

I have ver 4.0 running on my WHS but has anyone tried this with the latest release on Jan 26, 2010?

By: CablDeViL

CablDeViL — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:32:37 +0000

Just an update, I was able to install zune on the WHS with no problem. But it did not add any value. Any changes or tagging of music to move to the zune had to be done via RDC. So I have to have another computer running anyway.

I found running the Zune soft on my main computer to work much better for management and features. I just pointed Zune to my shared music / photo folder on the WHS. If I missed some functionality please let me know.

FYI to uninstall zune make sure you use Orca on the uninstaller also =)

By: CablDeViL

CablDeViL — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:26:37 +0000

OK listening to the "zunecasts" you guys made me go purchase a zunehd. The main reason is I HATE iTunes and its bloat. Now that I have it I would like to install it on my home server and be able to sync it wirelessly through my network and not use a dock (i dont have one yet). EDIT – I know we can install the software on WHS I just want to know if I can sync it.

Is this possible or should I just install Zune software on my laptop and use it that way via USB. FYI I really just got it 2 hours ago and havent even loaded any songs or HSS podcasts up yet. Hope this post isnt to old and someone reads this =) Thank again

Bill

By: walterwood44

walterwood44 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:32:39 +0000

I have tried this several different time downloading the Zune software and Orca twice. Each time I work through the instructions carefully but when I try to install I get the message saying Zune 4 requires XP, Vista, etc. Can anyone provide me with a way to get this done, maybe even emailing me the modified file they used to do this?

TIA

Walter Wood

wwood at cfl dot rr dot com

By: usacomp2k3

usacomp2k3 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:16:47 +0000

Awesome got it installed. The trick is that you have to have WMP11 installed first. Instructions here:
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/whsdevel…

I followed the WMP11 section there, then followed John's instructions above. The one exception is that once you change the .msi file, you can then remote into the server, copy the folder, and then run the MSI file directly without having to change or run the zunesetup.exe

Now to get the wireless part working!

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By: bsieve

bsieve — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:03:02 +0000

This is great thanks man. These communities are always the best. I will give it a try in a couple weeks when I get a chance to do the rebuild of the systems. I don't care about sound since I will be using it to sync not actually play the materials. Diehard thanks a ton, if this syncs (you will have to connect it once wired to set it up I think) this will be ideal for me.

For rob,

the reason I was wondering was for my zune. Since it syncs wirelessly i can run it on the server which is always on and then whenever I plug it in to the charging dock (next to my main tv which only has an extender when I someday get the HD and dock) it will automatically sync my content for me including I hope podcasts, television and newly added songs. Before it was not a big deal as I didn't have a dock plugged into my television but instead I would sync while doing other things on my pc. For me to have this running all the time and then simply plug it in as I sit to watch TV and have everything update would be great.

This would be a nice addin actually to simply have it act as a sync spot contact for media. With rss feeds with would be great for podcast both video and audio. If you could get it to sync other things such as emails and appointments I think I would wet myself.