What is Zune?

Zune is software application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 59.97% of installations running this operating system. Zune's installer is typically 78.00 MB in size and installs around 129 files. The most common release is 04.08.2345.00 with 96.10% of all installations currently using this version.

Zune is most popular in the United States with 48.00% of installations residing in this country.

Zune adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Zune is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Zune?

The Zune software is a comprehensive management tool designed for the Zune device, which includes a full-featured media player, a library for organizing media, connectivity to the Zune Marketplace, and the ability to function as a media streaming server. This software is compatible with all devices featuring Zune functionality, such as Zune devices, Windows Phone 7, and Microsoft Kin. The Zune software is an essential component for Zune devices and Marketplace, providing users with the ability to organize their media library, import content from CDs, sync with their Zune device, and download from the Zune Marketplace.

Software Behaviors

Services:

ZuneNss.exe runs as a service named 'ZuneNetworkSvc' (ZuneNetworkSvc) "Shares Zune media libraries to Zune devices using Universal Plug and Play".
WMZuneComm.exe runs as a service named 'WMZuneComm' (WMZuneComm) "Zune Connectivity for Windows Mobile devices".
ZuneBusEnum.exe runs as a service named 'Zune Bus Enumerator' (ZuneBusEnum) "Configures Zune for wireless syncing".

Firewall: