If you try to install the zune software on a machine running windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2, you will soon find out that it is an unsupported operating system. A second release, named windows server 2008 r2 codenamed windows longhorn server r2, was released alongside windows 7 in october 2009. I recently got a windows phone 7 handset that can only synchronise content via zune ridiculous, i know, but zune refuses to install on server 2008 r2, saying it can only be installed on xp and windows 7. Aug 28, 2009 windows server 2008 r2 trial software the windows server 2008 r2 trial bits are now available for download to start your 180day evaluation of the new features, including new virtualization tools, web resources, management enhancements, and windows 7 integration. How to install the zune software on windows server 2008. End of support for windows server 2008 and windows server. I dont own a zune but the software seems to install and run just fine under server 2008 64bit.
Windows 8 kms key on server 2008 r2 windows help zone. Windows 2008 r2 when i download the zune software it says this software is not supported by your operating system. Announcing availability of windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 sp1 by brandon leblanc today we officially handed off the final release rtm of windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 service pack 1 sp1 to our oem on february 16th windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 sp1 will be available for msdn. How to force install win7 software on windows server 2008 r2. Microsoft introduces a powerful new zune media player, pc. Im currently running windows server 2008 r2 enterprise. Zune software is a digital media jukebox that enables you to organise your favorite music, videos, and pictures. And if when using an ipod we find itunes, when using a zune, zune player is the recommended program to manage your music. Unfortunately, the zune software is only supported on windows xp, vista and windows 7, and will not install on windows server 2008 r2or so i thought. Enjoy all the amazing new zune software features microsoft now provides. I needed to install the zune software onto my workstation and i was bumbed to find out that it is unsupported. Today i got the information over windows update that zune 3.
I understand the zune software isnt supported on windows server. Microsoft today has unveiled the new updated zune 4. If youre running windows 2008 r2, youre probably running 64bit. Microsoft security advisory 2524375 microsoft docs. Tools such as internet information services iis version 7. Windows server 2008 r2 for x64based systems and windows server 2008 r2 for x64based systems service pack 1 windows server 2008 r2 for itaniumbased systems and windows server 2008 r2 for itaniumbased systems service pack 1. I recently upgrade my laptop to windows server 2008 r2 sp1 beta because i need to run hyperv. Ethernet server adapter x520sr2 driver for windows server 2008 r2 foundation.
Please visit the main page of zune on software informer. Is there a way to install zune player application on windows server. My issue is concerning installation trouble with the microsoft zune software. I just came across this post, which has a couple of simple steps that will bypass the os check during installation of the zune software, and has allowed me to combine my crm 2011 and zune passions. As for the hardware, again, there isnt much we can say at this point about the crippled functionality of the wireless, but if you havent already come to terms with what features the zune is and isnt launching with, then you might want to try and look at. Windows server 2008 is the server counterpart to windows vista. Windows server 2008 cannot enable aero windows help zone. Ive installed the latest zune software on my win7 vm no problem. How to create wifi hotspot in windows 10, 8, 7 and 2008 r2. Thank you, it was very helpfull to install zune on server 08 r2, and this method is possible on later zune versions then 4. Windows server 2008 codenamed windows longhorn server is one of microsoft windows server line of operating systems. If you own a zune, it is worth you install zune software and power up our tiny but powerful device.
Zune is a discontinued media management software for microsoft windows that functions as a full media player application with a library, an interface to the zune marketplace, and as a media streaming server. Enhancements include new functionality for active directory, new virtualization and management features, version 7. Zune and windows server 2008 r2 microsoft community. In addition, zune software functions as a hub for all your entertainment needs to enjoy, manage and share media and to access the zune marketplace, a.
Beside, microsoft will also released new update to zune software which will be compatible with and supports windows vista. This fall, zune will expand its music and video footprint and bring the free zune software, zune marketplace online store, zune pass1 music subscription service and enhanced features on to. The software is used to sync with all devices with zune functionality including the zune 4, 8, 16, 30, 80, 120, zune hd, windows phone 7. Zune marketplace software offers music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and. Im an ist student who simply wanted to turn their system into a work station and get use to windows server. I tried to install the update, but got the unsupported operating system message.
I f you own a zune, the portable media player from microsoft, there is now new firmware update version 1. Sep 15, 2009 the new zune hd touchscreen media player is now available at retail, and a powerful update to the zune pc software is free for download. Sep 17, 2008 with your help i was able to install zune 3. Nov 26, 2010 unfortunately, the zune software is only supported on windows xp, vista and windows 7, and will not install on windows server 2008 r2or so i thought. Music makes the coding go better and ive come to like the way the zune software organizes and plays music.
On september 8, 2008, microsoft announced the zune 3. Download zune software note that there is a 32bit and 64bit option. I run a windows server 2008 r2 machine that amongst other things, acts as a media storeserver. For the first time, standard and highdefinition hd movies can be purchased or rented1 through the zune marketplace online store, and a new streaming music service on zune. Windows server 2008 r2 is a server operating system produced by microsoft. At the time, zune consisted of a handheld mp3 player and a music streaming subscription service called a zune music pass that could be accessed via software on a windows pc, xbox 360 and. Hello, i recently bought a windows phone, and as most of tech people do, i use windows server 2008 r2 as a workstation for testing purposes.
However i want to run it on my win7 virtual machine. Windows server 2008 r2 with hyperv enabled really should be used only as a server os where the console is used very rarely, because the consoles video performance will be horrific. Apr 22, 2017 how to create wifi hotspot in windows 10, 8, 7 and 2008 r2 virtual router virtual router is a free, open source software based router for pcs running windows 8, windows 7 or windows server 2008 r2. Zune installer zune sur windows server 2008 r2 msp fabrice hauhouot. So, if you really want the zune software and are prepared to go unsupported, follow these few steps. Zune software is not just a free client to sync content, but is also required to update your windows phone 7 firmware, check out the features promised for your windows mobile 7 devices in 2011.
Sep 12, 2009 so, if you really want the zune software and are prepared to go unsupported, follow these few steps. I recently got a windows phone 7 handset that can only synchronise content via zune ridiculous, i know, but zune refuses to install on server. Zune is the portable multimedia player designed by microsoft and that is thought to fight versus the ipod. At the end of the day, one of the big trends is that all content is going digital. Start elevated command shell to successfully install the zune software, we will.
Windows server 2008 r2 trial software windows 7 help forums. Xbox music and xbox video are now microsofts music and video stores. It was released to manufacturing on july 22, 2009 and became generally available on october 22, 2009. Engadget has a hands on zune and concludes with lots of photos gallery that the software seemed very responsive, especially search. This is a problem that microsoft is aware of, but which isnt very widely known. In an interview with cio, microsoft ceo steve ballmer said that the zune software will be coming to windows mobile. Just a quick note because someone asked me if the zune software works under server 2008. Released on february 27, 2008, it is the successor to windows server 2003 r2. I am assuming the 32bit zune software will run under the 32bit edition of server 2008 also. The zune software is used to manage the zune, and runs exclusively on windows xp and later. Feb 19, 20 this is a user experience virtualization settings template for the zune 4.