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    Dream DM500-C flash problem

    I've been trying to flash my friends DM500-C box to the 2.1 software/firmware using DreamUp v1.3.3.5 and a Null cable but everytime I try flash it I get an "Aborted by User" error and the program closes down.

    Am I doing something wrong or could the error be occuring because I run Windows 7 or is the image damaged?


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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    make sure you follow the instrution .place null modem cable into computer and to box then wait before you plug your box into mains ,it will tell you,press the flash button then it will tell you when to plug power in just watch the screen
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    I followed the instructions but it always errors about 10-20 seconds after it starts to flash the box. I tried to flash it with v2.0 and the same happens after 10-20 seconds into the flash.

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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    not tried with windows 7,but can you get to a pc/laptop with windows xp
    and try it on that
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Run Dreamup as administrator, use the null modem cable only without ethernet.
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Hidden Content Originally Posted by mjtuk Hidden Content
    I've been trying to flash my friends DM500-C box to the 2.1 software/firmware using DreamUp v1.3.3.5 and a Null cable but everytime I try flash it I get an "Aborted by User" error and the program closes down.
    Am I doing something wrong or could the error be occuring because I run Windows 7 or is the image damaged?
    Thanks
    Mike
    make sure you DO NOT have the network option box ticked mate in dreamup as that will feck it up, and you should turn off any antivirus/firewalls etc too, ive heard they can sometimes cause probs but ive never seen them being a prob, but make sure you dont have the network box ticked mate. let me know how you get on.

    i have a couple of images mate if your unsure of the one you have, you can pm me your email address and i will send them no probs.

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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Hidden Content Originally Posted by mjtuk Hidden Content
    I've been trying to flash my friends DM500-C box to the 2.1 software/firmware using DreamUp v1.3.3.5 and a Null cable but everytime I try flash it I get an "Aborted by User" error and the program closes down.
    Am I doing something wrong or could the error be occuring because I run Windows 7 or is the image damaged?
    Thanks
    Mike
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Hidden Content Originally Posted by thomson Hidden Content
    email sent mate Hidden Content
    Why send an email when you can use the forums to help?? At least others could see the solution your suggestion.
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Thanks for the image Thompson.
    Still getting the same problem. I use Windows 7 64bit could that maybe my problem?
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Hidden Content Originally Posted by mjtuk Hidden Content
    Thanks for the image Thompson.
    Still getting the same problem. I use Windows 7 64bit could that maybe my problem?
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    ok mate,

    i'm just guessing that your using a serial to usb cable ? (because you probably dont have a serial port on your pc), if so then these things are sometimes dreadful, i have two of those cables and the drivers to match them and they still have never worked for anything at all, but i know some other people have had success with them, but i havent, this maye be a problem for you ?

    And/or windows 7, well if windows vista 64bit is anything to go with in comparison to windows 7 then yes that gave me a lot of problems too when trying to flash alsorts of stuff, in the end i bought a laptop that had windows xp on it and a true serial port and all problems were solved.

    sorry thats not much help mate, but i also have experienced the similar type problems and that was my answer to solving it.

    best advice is to maybe goto a friends house that has an old computer and try doing what your doing on a machine that has windows xp and a serial port, sorry i cant be of more help. Hidden Content

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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Well still no luck flashing the box.

    I'm not using a usb to serial cable just a serial nul cable hooked up to the serial port on my computer.

    I installed Vista 32bit onto an old computer I had (never had a XP disc) and tried to flash it again with no luck. Always stops at the same point.

    Is there anyother way I could get the firmware onto the Dream?


    Thanks in advance


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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Is it a clone or original receiver? I've seen this happen with power supplies are on the way out.
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    Re: Dream DM500-C flash problem

    Hidden Content Originally Posted by mjtuk Hidden Content
    Well still no luck flashing the box.
    I'm not using a usb to serial cable just a serial nul cable hooked up to the serial port on my computer.
    I installed Vista 32bit onto an old computer I had (never had a XP disc) and tried to flash it again with no luck. Always stops at the same point.
    Is there anyother way I could get the firmware onto the Dream?
    Thanks in advance
    Mike
    mate, if its any help, ive sometimes hit problems using windows 7 and windows vista when flashing stuff, if i was you i would try and get it on a machine that has windows xp like i said before, other than that i have no ideas mate. sorry.

    also try another null cable incase somehow that ones not working proper, theres always that chance.

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