Before using the Sony Walkman MP3 player, you must first download and install the correct software driver for your device on your computer. Once installed, you can transfer music and manage files on your Sony walkman using your computer.
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Method 1 of 2: Installing the Sony Walkman MP3 Player
Step 1. Connect the Sony Walkman MP3 player to the computer using a USB cable
Step 2. Wait for the computer to recognize the MP3 player
The device setup or Device Setup Wizard will then be displayed on the screen once the MP3 player is detected, and you can start using the MP3 player right away.
If the Device Setup Wizard does not appear after connecting the walkman to the computer, follow these steps to download and install the required driver software
Step 3. Visit the Sony help website at
Step 4. Select "Walkman MP3 and Video MP3 Players" from the "Product Category" list. "
Step 5. Choose your MP3 player model from the Models list
Device information and driver software will appear on the screen.
Step 6. Select the operating system for the computer
For now, the Sony Walkman MP3 player driver is only available for Windows-based computers.
Step 7. Click “Drivers,” then click “Download” to the right of the available drivers
The number of drivers offered depends on the model of the MP3 player selected.
Step 8. Click "Download Now" to the right of the driver description
Step 9. Review the Sony software agreement, then click Accept Agreement. "
Step 10. Select the option to save the driver.exe file on the computer desktop
Step 11. Double-click on the.exe file, then install the driver for the Sony Walkman MP3 player following the instructions that appear on the screen
Once done, the computer will detect your device and the MP3 player will be ready to use.
Method 2 of 2: Troubleshooting
Step 1. Download and install the latest firmware or firmware on the MP3 player if the computer can't detect your device anymore
In some cases, the computer may not be able to recognize outdated software.
- Follow the third to sixth steps that have been presented previously, then click " Firmware."
- Connect the MP3 player to the computer using a USB cable, then click "Download."
- Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the latest firmware on the MP3 player.
Step 2. Try using a USB socket or port, USB cable, or another computer if Windows still can't detect your device
In some cases, a hardware problem related to the USB cable or socket can cause the computer to not recognize the device.
