Microsoft Zune 4.0Microsoft have released an upgrade to its ZUNE player management and PC sync software. The ZUNE 4.0 comes with new features to help you discover more entertainment to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Also is comes with a free 14-day Zune Pass to browse, stream, and download millions of songs.

So lets take a look as whats new about this upgrade.

The ZUNE 4.0 is available as free download from Zune.net. It supports both 32bit (x86) and 64bit (x64) version of Windows. Make sure you download the right version for you as there are different version for Zune on x86 and Zune on x64.

Installation

Its a 55MB download for me for my Windows 7 x64.

Zune 4.0 Installation.. The ToS..

Zune 4.0.. Installation..

Zune 4.0.. Installation complete

First run

On execution, it does warn users that the software navigation and features have changed significantly from last version hence proceed with caution.

Zune 4.0.. First run.. Settings..

The settings page seems the same apart from a new option pooping up as the SmartDJ.

Zune 4.0.. SmartDJ..

The Interface

Zune Interface..

Player update ?

Yeah. As I connect the player, it does notify my that there is an optional update available for my player.

Update is available for Zune player from version 3.1 to 3.20

Updater comes with a clear warring, not to unplug while update is in progress.

Zune player update in progress..

Please wait.. As the Zune player displays on its screen..

Please wait..

Player Interface ?

At-least with my Zune 30, I could not find any change.

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