Hi all
I have a problem with my MP3 player (as suggested by the title)
To be PRECISE, it's a Rio Carbon 5Gb
Whenever I connect it to a USB port on my computer and try to use Rio Music Manager, the supplied software, to transfer any tracks or look at what's on it, it freezes whilst trying to read it
Task manager shows it as using 100% CPU and the memory usage KEEPS going up, but it doesn't seem to affect anything else, ie my computer does't lock up during this, I just can't use Music Manager to transfer my songs
I could use WINAMP, WMP or Explorer to transfer my music but it's much less convenient
Other than this the MP3 player works as normal
It's about 18 months old and out of warranty
O yeah, I also tried reinstalling Rio Music Manager but it didn't help
Hope someone can helpIs it not possible to jsut copy and paste them on to the Rio? I have a 20gb iRiver and with that all you do is copy and paste the songs on to the player, that what we do for my sisters. Most Hard driver players support drag and drop.


Chris

Edit: Here you go buddy, looked around for you and i think this is what your after:
http://server.iad.liveperson.net/hc/s-71042583/cmd/kbresource/kb-1493052689537597981/view_question!PAGETYPE?sp=77&sf=101133&documentid=136695&action=viewI'd try reinstalling the application.I can cpy and paste but I like Rio Music Manager as I can edit tags etc in one interface
It's just EASIER - plus I feel that it's faster to transfer using the Rio software than Windows ExplorerHave you tried the link i gave in my first post?


ChrisMissed the link first time I read your post
Have been on it and followed instructions
Reapplying the firmware seems to have fixed it
ThanksNo problems


ChrisIs RIO now defunct?Yea, i thnk they used to be quite popular but since other more well names came along i personally think they have gone downhill. I dont personally dont know anyone who has one.



ChrisRio stopped trading as of about October last year
So no new MP3 players, no firmware updates, software updates etc
However they still maintain their website, despite the total lack of new content
I bought mine from dabs.com about 18 months ago, they were having a sale on refurbished units (£100 reduced from about £150 or so everywhere else) so I got a good deal, especially as the IPOD mini, the nearest competitor, was lower capacity and more expensiveAhh that explains alot, thanks. Also you did a good job not buying an iPod, i wouldnt dare buy one!!! Paying over £100 for somethin thats gonna brake within a few months, something about that just doesnt make me intrested in one.



ChrisI never even considered an iPod, for one they have a bad reputation and they're seen as a fashion accessory more than anything else
Plus I don't like Itunes and I want to be able to use more formats than the ones Apple allow you to useCouldnt agree more buddy!!!



Chris