Help Please "Wrong File Image" - ABA DSS

tuchodi · January 5th, 2008

I have tried to load the new Fix and I now get the message after it shuts down and boots up as "Wrong File Image" I have one my system the new V131 factory file. Any suggestions as to what to try?

**boboisno1** · January 5th, 2008

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Originally Posted by tuchodi

I have tried to load the new Fix and I now get the message after it shuts down and boots up as "Wrong File Image" I have one my system the new V131 factory file. Any suggestions as to what to try?

What exactly is the bin called you tried to load onto your vs ultra?

**creativegenius** · January 5th, 2008

The latest .bin file for your unit is PFTAUSW-080104U-1

This is the correct file to load.

Creative Genius

**hwga33323** · January 5th, 2008

I have had the same problem when unzipping it from 1 xp computer, it worked fine on when I extracted it from an other; If you have a second computer try this...

Let me know

j43rsr2 · January 5th, 2008

ok first of all you have the right one but if you use the usb i will freeze on some it did on mine. So heres what i did. I downloaded mine using winzip then i sent it to my downloads then i used the fix for the ultra using my null cable. then i used it to do the program hope this helps you...

tuchodi · January 5th, 2008

Thanks everyone so far but no go. My file I am trying to load is PFTAUSW-080104U-1 which is the latest one I belive. I only have one computer so I can't try loading it on a differant one. I did another search and found that someone had a bad memory stick with a corupt file and formated it and after that it worked so I am going to try that. I will keep you posted.

**hwga33323** · January 6th, 2008

Come to think of it it is quiet possible The memory stick that I used the file worked well when extracted from a vista computer but did not work from a XP computer. Keep us posted as I have the same issue at my dad's house

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tuchodi · January 6th, 2008

I still have had no luck so far. Now I am going out to buy a new memory stick and try that and after that I am going over to a friends house and try his computor to load to another new stick. I will keep you posted. Just another quick question what brand of memory sticks has anoyone use with no problems since the Ultra came out. I have a SanDisk cruzer mini 512mb and after some reserch on the net a lot of people say they are no good but I guess you might find that with any product. Thanks

dboz2 · January 6th, 2008

Before you run out and get a new stick make sure your old one isn't full. I found out the hard way. I got wrong image file because my stick didn't have enough memory left so it only loaded part of the file.

quibbler · January 6th, 2008

This happened to me before. Format the Drive then just unzip it like you always would.

tuchodi · January 6th, 2008

All I use this stick for is the ultra so its gots lots of room but a good suggestion. I also have formated it and wipped it clean and reloaded the files and still nothing. I don't think it is the stick but for the price now it doesn't hurt to have a new one anyway. I am also going to download a new winzip and see if there happens to be a problem with the program. I am really graspping at straws here so keep the suggestions coming. Thanks

**boboisno1** · January 6th, 2008

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Originally Posted by tuchodi

All I use this stick for is the ultra so its gots lots of room but a good suggestion. I also have formated it and wipped it clean and reloaded the files and still nothing. I don't think it is the stick but for the price now it doesn't hurt to have a new one anyway. I am also going to download a new winzip and see if there happens to be a problem with the program. I am really graspping at straws here so keep the suggestions coming. Thanks

Did you format it to fat32? If yes then I'm at a loss. I have however heard of people having problems with some brands of usb thumb drives with their ultras.

dboz2 · January 6th, 2008

One last suggestion would be to delete the latest bin from your computer and download it again and install again. You may have a corrupt file

tuchodi · January 6th, 2008

I have downloaded bothe the factory v131 file and the latest bin and have also downloaded a new winzip program so I am just waiting to get my new stick so everything should be new and clean. Do you know when you get your memory sticks do they come with fat32 as my old one was already formated and all I did was use it for the last year and it worked fine. Thanks

**boboisno1** · January 6th, 2008

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Originally Posted by tuchodi

I have downloaded bothe the factory v131 file and the latest bin and have also downloaded a new winzip program so I am just waiting to get my new stick so everything should be new and clean. Do you know when you get your memory sticks do they come with fat32 as my old one was already formated and all I did was use it for the last year and it worked fine. Thanks

As long as it's not a really cheap thumb drive it should be formatted for you already. If you are going to load the factory file I would recommend doing it via the serial cable and the using the loader 2 pgm, not through usb upgrade way, just incase the usb port on your stb is where the problem is. P.S. You can use the loader program to update the bin as well, you don't have to use the thumb drive.

dboz2 · January 6th, 2008

I believe when you first install a new stick in your computer it will tell you if it needs to be formatted. Also when you go to buy your stick, make sure it is USB 2.0 compliant.

tuchodi · January 6th, 2008

"IT WORKS" Thanks everyone for your help. I used the serial cable and the downloader file which I havent used since I retired my first Viewsat and my Ultra is now up and working. It must have been a corrupt file someplace but not sure were the problem was. When the next download comes I will again use my new memory stick and USB port and hope it works. Again thanks.