So, you would like to install one of our fabulous applications on to your brand new Zune HD?
Well before we jump to using the application we have to get some prerequisites installed first. You will need:
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 or Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition (Free)
- Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1
- Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1 Zune Extensions
These three items will also need to be installed in the order above. Once you have completed all of the installations successfully now we can actually connect our device to begin the deployment process.
- Connect your Zune HD to your computer.
- If the Zune Software opens be sure to close it. (Helps to turn off the Auto-Start on Device Connection)
- Start > Programs > Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1 > XNA Game Studio Device Center
- Click Add Device > Zune > Your Device Name.
- Your device will enter a strange screen in which it is deploying the libraries required to play XNA games.
Once you have added your device to the XNA Game Studio Device Center, we can now deploy the application to your Zune HD.
- Double-click on the downloaded file.
- Press Unpack.
- Disconnect your device, then wait for the Zune to restart and test your new application!
I created this How To help people who are new to development and want to try out new things with their Zune HD. Please let us know if there are any questions.