Error using fwpatchernu.exe: file write-protected...

[pdx]

Hey,
trying to install this wondeful new toy and Ive run into trouble at the gate, Im running win98 and when I try to patch the Ihp_120.hex file, I get this error: Couldnt modify existing file. Check if file is write-protected and try again.

Write-protection is unchecked in properties..

Any ideas?

pdx

[maze]

Try checking the file attributes to see if its maybe set as a system file.
Don't know of a windows based program for setting attributes, but here is howto do it in dos. (I'm assuming the file is in C:\iriver)
1. Click RUN and type COMMAND and click OK
2. at command prompt type CD C:\iriver
3. type ATTRIB Ihp_120.hex
This will tell you what the attribute settings are, If you see a R it's set to Read-Only. If you see a S it's set as a system file. (type attrib /? for more)
4. Type ATTRIB Ihp_120.hex -R -S to remove them

hope this helps

[Mr Whippy]

Select all files.
Right Click
Properties.
Untick read only tick box if there's a any tick.

[rasher]

The file may in fact not be write-protected. This error occurs when the patched firmware has been built in a temp-location and the patcher attempts to move the file into the place of the original firmware. If this move-operation fails, this error is the result. The file being write-protected is just the most obvious thing to check for. I suggest visiting the irc channel and ask someone to build you a version that doesn't delete the temporary files, to investigate the problem. Or better yet, spit out more the error from the move operation in the dialog box.

Maybe the move operation is just different on Windows 98. I don't think any of the people touching the patcher have tested it on Windows 98.

By the way, does the file-path contain any non-ascii characters? Does fwpatcher.exe not work?

[vinylivo]

hello folks,

had the same problem with the patcher on a Win95 and Win98 machine at home because I work on a powerbook. Both attempts failed with the same exception.

I had to apply the patch on a XP machine in the company, that worked fine.
I don't know any workaround for this. ??

[talky_toaster]

Originally Posted by vinylivo

I don't know any workaround for this. ??

Maybe get a pre-patched version of the 1.65 firmware from someone who has already patched it, such as me?

I'll make a copy available on my web site shortly, if that will help?

Here's the link. This patched version works fine for me, your mileage may vary.

http://arachnid.homeip.net/rockbox_ihp_120.hex

[rasher]

The bug should be fixed now. Can you please try again with the fwpatchernu.exe from http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IriverBoot and confirm if it works?

[vinylivo]

Originally Posted by rasher

The bug should be fixed now. Can you please try again with the fwpatchernu.exe from http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IriverBoot and confirm if it works?

I just verified the actual fwpatchernu.exe on my VirtualPC-Win95 installation and can confirm that it works fine now. I tested fw 1.63US and 1.65US, patch successfully applied.

[pdx]

Yup, Success on my Win 98 machine,
thanks!