Dale: I would get the device working first, since it is the device which is of = ultimate interest here. Then I would worry about the software. >>> drlieser@xxxxxxx 06/11/04 10:44AM >>> Rob: I think I understand everything in your message about installation order. But does that mean I should uninstall BP Transfer completely first, since the beta version is what I have now, and which would be incompatible with the old firmware I want to go back to? Dale ----- Original Message -----=20 From: "ROB MEREDITH" <rmeredith@xxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 9:17 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: Installation Order > Dale: > > If one were going to beta test, it would be best to update the firmware = =3D > first, since the old software will work with the new firmware. Remember = =3D > that the new software requires the new firmware. > > If you were going to roll back, I would get the device working with the = =3D > old firmware first, to be sure you have something to go back to in the = =3D > first place. Then, I would reformat all cards that were touched by the = =3D > beta firmware, as they will not play under the old firmware. > > Finally, without connecting the device, I would uninstall Book Port =3D > Transfer, and install the one at the following address: > www.aph.org/tech/bp_setup.exe=3D20=20 > > Good luck! > > >>> drlieser@xxxxxxx 06/11/04 10:08AM >>> > Does it matter in which order the firmware and software are installed? = I > did the beta firmware first, only because that link was listed first in = =3D > the > email, I think. But that firmware would likely be incompatible with the = =3D > old > software, which would launch automatically, right? However, in the =3D > reverse > order, the beta version of the software would see the old BP firmware--then=3D > > what? > > I ask these things, in part, because I'm considering returning to the = old > versions of both. But I'm not sure which to install first. Your =3D > thoughts? > > Dale > > > > >