How to reset your frozen Microsoft Zune (troubleshooting)

It seems that many people have problems with their Microsoft Zune. If you are one of them we will try to help you how to reset your device.

Warning: It is possible that your Zune loses some information like background picture, saved radiostations etc.

Ok lets get started:

1. First of all you have to check the hold switch. Make sure that the hold switch is on the off position. To be sure that it is correctly at the right (here the off) position flick it to the on and then to the off.

2. This does not solve the problem? Ok we have to continue. Now we are going to reset the Zune.
Hold the Up-Button and Back-Button together for 2-5 seconds until the screen turns black.

3. That was all. Now you have to wait 5 seconds and then your zune should be back.


For our readers how love it fast here a video tutorial from youtube:

"This is a quick video tutorial on how to reset (reboot) your Microsoft Zune if it starts misbehaving or locks up. "