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Getting started

Before you begin set up, confirm that you can turn on your Zune device and that is working as expected.

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I confirmed that these instructions work when using a Zune HD. If you have an earlier Zune model, you should be able to follow these instructions as well. However, the apps and games can be installed only on a Zune HD.

Prerequisites

  • PC running Windows 10
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In Windows 11, the Zune driver does not automatically install after plugging in the device. I'm currently troubleshooting the issue and will update these instructions after I find and confirm a resolution.

  • Zune device
  • Zune charging cable
  • Notepad++
    • You'll need to make admin changes to the "hosts" file in Windows. To do this, you'll use Notepad++ since the default text editor in Windows may not allow you to make administrator-level changes.
  • Internet connection