Driver device software was not successfully installed.

Aside from crushing brand new Express with a cinder block, what should be my next step.

Device is not charging, using Vista machine.

Bought on EBay. Did I get screwed?

Thanks in advance.

Try replacing the firmware following the instructions in this thread. Before you try reflashing the firmware, charge the battery for 2 or 3 hours. 

http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=express&thread.id=1143

If you try this a few times and on different computers and it doesn’t work, then you may have a defective player.

I’ve charged it for over 3 hours, , replaced the firmware, and yes done it on 2 computers.

What is the procedure for replacing a defective player?

@laldog wrote:

 

What is the procedure for replacing a defective player?

 

Call Sandisk.

 

Or if you have had your player for a only ashort while, return it to the palce of purchase.