• Fixed: Code 10 in Device Manager for Mediafour iPod WPD Device

You can download this update from the Mediafour web site:

XPlay
http://www.mediafour.com/updates/xplay

If you have a question about the operation or installation of this update, please look for help online at:

http://www.mediafour.com/support

• Improved: Activation issues when reinstalling Windows on the same computer
• Improved: “Explore my iPod with XPlay” was added to the Desktop and Start Menu
• Fixed: Music on the iPod was not displayed in XPlay if it had corrupt tag data
• Fixed: iPod nano (3G) and iPod Classic could report “No Songs” after making tag changes
• Fixed: Minor fixes and revisions

You can download this update from the Mediafour web site:

XPlay
http://www.mediafour.com/updates/xplay

If you have a question about the operation or installation of this update, please look for help online at:

http://www.mediafour.com/support

• Improved: Activation issues when reinstalling Windows on the same computer
• Fixed: Mac-formatted iPod compatibility with iTunes
• Fixed: Stability and reliability issues that could cause a system crash
• Fixed: Corrupt journal caused “The disk structure is corrupt and unreadable.” error
• Fixed: MacDrive Disk Manager now checks and repairs HFS+ (Journaled) disks
• Fixed: Minor fixes and revisions

You can download this update from the Mediafour web site:

http://www.mediafour.com/updates/macdrive

If you have a question about the operation or installation of this update, please look for help online at:

http://www.mediafour.com/support

The all new XPlay 3 truly integrates your Windows or Mac iPod with Windows-just drop your music, playlists, videos, and photos directly onto your iPod, unplug and away you go.

XPlay 3 brings compatibility with Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system, and the ability to get your music, playlists, videos, and photos on and off your iPod. Yes, we said photos.

Not an iTunes fan? XPlay 3 gives you direct access to the iPod and adds compatiblity with Windows Media Player 11 and Vista Media Center. In addition, XPlay 3 can also recover music and videos that your iPod can no longer find.

Be sure to check out all the new features of XPlay 3 and take it for a test drive.

When you’re ready to purchase visit the Mediafour Online store and pick up a single license for only $29.95 or the convenient two computer license for only $39.95. Previous owners of XPlay can upgrade to the new version for only $14.95 ($24.95 for 2-pack upgrade).

“You can install a third-party Windows program called MacDrive 7, which allows Windows to both read from, and write to, Mac-formatted drives. I have tested it successfully with Vista under Boot Camp on an iMac.”

If Mr. Mossberg says MacDrive is the way to go, who are we to argue? Read more of Mossberg’s Mailbox.

The XPlay team is hard at work finishing XPlay 3, so here’s a glimpse of what’s coming

• Copy music, pictures and video on and off  your iPod
• Use your iPod with Windows Explorer, Media Player and Media Center
• Recover lost songs
• Copy playlists on and off your iPod
• Automatically convert unprotected WMA files
• Auto-sync music and pictures from Windows Media Player
• Add and change album art
• Works with both Mac and Windows iPods
• Makes Mac iPods work with iTunes for Windows
• Sophisticated, fast searching using Explorer
• Works with all iPod models (except iPod touch and iPhone)
• Designed for Windows XP and Vista

XPlay 3 will be available February 4, 2008 for $29.95(USD), and upgrades from previous versions will be just $14.95(USD).

Also, if you buy XPlay 2 on or after November 1, 2007, you’ll qualify for a free upgrade to XPlay 3.

Check back here for updates, or subscribe to the Mediafour News RSS feed.

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What’s new in XPlay 2.3.6
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• Fixed: Playlist and Song playback with iPod models released on September 5, 2007

You can download the update now: XPlay update

If you have a question about the operation or installation of this update, please visit the Mediafour Knowledgebase.

He put MacDrive through the paces last week and ranked MacDrive up there with sliced bread as useful things everyone needs.

“When was the last time you used something that just worked? That butter knife you used to spread jam on your toast this morning, did it require a reboot? What about the time you looked at the painting in your living room. You know, the one of the ship at sea or the sad clown. How about a freshly sharpened pencil, piece of bread, or a can of motor oil? You may now add MacDrive 7 to that list, and if you really use Windows on your Mac a lot, whether via Fusion, Parallels, or Boot Camp, you will find it invaluable.”

Check out the Mobodojo blog and read the entire piece.

Today’s Hot Tip will show how to format a Mac external drive direct from Windows.

With MacDrive installed on your PC, go to “My Computer” to see a list of current drives on your system. Find the drive you wish to format and right-click the drive. A context menu (shown right)will appear giving you options for that drive. With MacDrive installed you will see new options, select “Format Mac Disk”.

The MacDrive Disk Manager will open enabling you to “Check Mac Volumes”, which allows you to find and repair errors on Mac volumes or “Modify Mac Volumes”, which allows you to create, format and delete Mac volumes. We will be using the “Modify Mac Volumes” option.

Once you select “Modify Mac Volumes” you will be shown the disks currently on your system. Again, select the disk you wish to format and “Initialize disk”.

You will now create your Mac Volume. You can rename the disk and select the format (Mac OS HFS, Mac OS Extended HFS+ or ). You can also select the size of disk you wish to create.

In mere seconds you will have a newly formatted Mac hard drive on your Windows PC.

Check out what else MacDrive can do for you.

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What’s new in XPlay 2.3.5
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Added: Support for iPods also used with iTunes 7.4.x
Added: Support for new iPod models released on September 5, 2007 (excludes iPod Touch)

You can download the update now: XPlay update

If you have a question about the operation or installation of this update, please visit the Mediafour Knowledgebase.