We all know that zune software does not recognize and transcode DivX, XViD, and MPEG files with .AVI extensions. But there is a work around to this problem.

A zunescene forum member devised a hack; well not actually a hack, but registry tweaks which will enable the zune software to recognize and convert DivX files.

After making changes to the registry you can now drag and drop DivX files into the software. These files will be automatically transcoded to the native WMV format when you sync your zune.

Remember, this hack doesn’t add native DivX support to the software or zune itself.

Every zune will have the ability to wirelessly share songs, play lists, recordings and pictures with other zunes. But shared songs can be listened to a maximum of three times within three days which ever comes first due to the DRM (digital rights management) restriction.

After that they get automatically deleted or you buy them from the zune marketplace. But with this little hack you can actually bypass the DRM restriction on the device. How? First, setup your zune as a portable hard drive using the mod here.

Microsoft won’t let the Zune function as an external USB drive? Fine. We’ll make it function as an external USB drive ourselves. Looks like the fine chaps over at ZuneBoards.com have divined a method to make the non-MSC non-MTP Zune open the hell up and act like a real drive for god’s sake.

Before following the instructions please make sure you back up your registry values. If you are a novice we don’t recommend this and please make changes at your own risk.

• First make sure that neither the zune software is running nor your zune is connected to your PC.