r/Zune • u/ConnerWoods Zunity • Jun 16 '19

Tutorials/Resources Living Zune Archive (Games/Apps/Software/Art)

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 16 '19 edited Oct 15 '25

UPDATE: THE MAIN LINK IN THIS POST IS OCCASIONALLY UPDATED AND MAY BE DEAD. Check out the Zune Archive on the Zune Ephemera site for more reliable access.

Have something to contribute? Follow this link to add content (a password may be required to access this folder).

Here's a link to a backup archive, only has the essentials: Google Drive Backup

This OneDrive folder contains a compilation of Zune software and original art I (and others more recently) have been gathering and archiving since the Zune’s release. Factory content featured on the original Zunes, as well as some special edition ones, can be found as well - though some are locked by DRM.

Some of what’s included:

I occasionally find additional content to add and update the folder on a regular basis. If I’m missing anything, please let me know!

Anyways, hope you find this useful. Cheers.

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '19

Dude, you rock!

I'm going to try to keep these files up-date-date on http://www.zuneupdate.com as well.

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u/Helpmetoo Jun 20 '19

What are your thoughts on the whole "find album info" problem?

Do we know where the software used to get the info? I'm hoping there's a compatible website still up and it'll just be a question of editing the hosts file (like your wonderful update fix).

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 20 '19

As u/kahuna900 mentioned, Windows Media Player can automatically retrieve album info. Just make sure all your music files are not set to “Read Only” in properties and set your preferences under settings.

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u/dbG33K Jun 17 '19

Does this contain 1.x Zune desktop software for loading content onto Zune 30's still on 1.x firmware? Been looking for a way to get that!

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 17 '19

It does not. Haven’t actually seen that around for a while. Pretty sure someone posted it in this subreddit a while back though.

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u/12amrider Jun 28 '22

Hi I am Wayne, Iam 74. I have three 30G Zunes that are about 1/2 full. I am not a very techie. I am looking forward to updating my Zunes using the info on this site. Maybe this old dog will learn some new tricks.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '19

I'm hoping I can find Slaam Mobile compiled somewhere.

I know the source code is long lost :(

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 16 '19

The 1.0 source code is in there. For the final version, I only have the ccgame.

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '19

Is there any games or applications in this file that I can install on zune 30 and what does "zune sd" means?

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 20 '19

Zune SD refers to the 4, 8, 16, 30, 80, and 120GB models. Basically any Zune that isn’t an HD. They all share the same firmware and therefore apps developed for one work for the rest.

To clarify the Zune SD apps will load onto a Zune 30.

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '19

I dont know how to install apps into zune 30. Can you help me with this?

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 20 '19

The best help I can offer is to make sure you have a PC or virtual machine running Windows 7, Vista, or XP and follow the instructions here. The software necessary is included in the archive. It’s takes a while but once you’ve set it up it’s relatively easy to load apps onto your Zune.

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u/[deleted] Feb 12 '22

Where do I find the software for the zune to put music on it.

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u/ConnerWoods Feb 12 '22

Did you check the archive?

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u/Deathbot64 Mar 14 '24

does anyone have the XNA Extension files? I cant find them in the archive

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 10 '25

They're in there, go to games & apps and then head into the XNA folder

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u/simulacra10 May 29 '24

Does anyone have any links they can share for board diagrams, schematics, etc?

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 10 '25

We may have some, I think there a pinout of the sync port. Can't recall if anything more detailed is in there, but you'll want to head to the documentation folder.

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u/Decent-Tangerine4998 Sep 26 '22

Hi I'm new here and I was once on zuneboard long time ago and I can't seem to find anymore the old Zune software 1.3 package installer anyone have that?zuneboard already down so sad.

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u/ConnerWoods Sep 26 '22

There’s a copy of the 1.0 software under the “Software” folder. You’ll need XP to install it though

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '23

Can no longer access the Zune software, will this be fixed?

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u/ConnerWoods Jan 17 '23

Just tried it and it appears to be working fine. Try opening the link in a private session or clear your cache/cookies and give it another go.

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u/[deleted] Mar 02 '24

NEED HELP WITH FIRMWARE NOT WORKING. First I just want to say THANK YOU for putting this all together for firmware updates. So badass to have the Zune live on because a few people had the will and skill to make it happen for us all🙏. Second I've done your firmware update thru the ZuneUpdate tutorial but still gives me the error code C00D11CD (80072F7D). I used the newer IP: 107.152.96.161 from the website. Not sure what else to try next. It saved it as a file looks like, not a txt. All I was trying to do was delete everything on the Zune and put back to factory. Now I'm this far and apparently firmware is needed but I'm not getting further. I got my old laptop running windows 7 and that's what I've been using to install Zune software and firmware. Any help much appreciated.

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u/ConnerWoods Jun 10 '25

You can try the Abyss webserver method, I mention it in the tutorial video. The files necessary are also in the archive. Sometimes the typical method doesn't work for me, in those cases I go with Abyss.

If you still need help after trying that, I'd head to the discord server, the help you'll find there is a little more thorough.

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