Mz-n510 Software! Help!

[ari3081]

i lost the software that came with my mz-n510 and downloaded some programs online, but i keep getting errors whenever i try to transfer songs. i've tried a couple of them without any success. anybody know where i can find anything that will actually work? i dont know any technical stuff, so the simpler the instructions, the better. thanks!

[zerodB]

The program you need to use is SonicStage Version 2.3

Try this: This should fix any problems you might be having, ensuring you have a "clean" install of the latest version of SonicStage.

WARNING: If you use a Sony VAIO with preinstalled software provided by Sony or use other software developed by Sony, do not follow the procedure below.

1. Uninstall all OpenMG related software via the Add/Remove Programs control panel and reboot as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, OpenMG 2.2, related 'Limited Patches' and the 'Secure Module', SonicStage 1.x/2.x, Simple Burner 1.x/2.x, and software by RealNetworks. Make sure that you unplug your unit before doing so.

2. If you run Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional, proceed to delete the following directories: "Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Corporation", "Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared", "Program Files\Sony".

3. Start -> Run -> regedit. The 'Registry Editor' utility should appear on your screen. Delete the references to OpenMG located under 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sony Corporation' and 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sony Corporation' by right-clicking on the entries.

4. Disabling any anti-virus software that is running in the background to free up some resources [if necessary]. Update your installation of Windows at Microsoft Windows Update. For Windows 2000 Professional users, you are recommended to upgrade to Service Pack 3 or later.

Make sure that your unit is disconnected and install the latest build of SonicStage 2.3 from Sony Connect or Sony Connect Europe. The drivers for Sony units will automaticaly be installed. (If you use a Panasonic or Sharp Hi-MD/NetMD unit, install your drivers before you install the actual software!) Restart if prompted to do so; if not, it is still recommended that you do so. Plug in your unit, and start SonicStage.

Once you're done with that, you may also want to install MD SimpleBurner. This is a bit easier to use as a program, but requires the modules installed from SonicStage to function. Get it HERE.

Any further problesm, just read the NetMD Software FAQs.

Cheers.

...shamelessley ripped from MDCF FAQs!