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kantu:
Hi, Folks:

After a comprehensive search on the forums, as well as multiple failed attempts at installs, I am left scratching my head here.  

MSC mode is used.  

The unit is recognized.  

I'm using version 1.02 on the e260.

I'm using the windows zip program originally installed on this xp version.

The e260 simply won't complete writing the bootloader onto the unit.  I've tried both the manual and quick install methods.  I tried the sansapatcher, all with similar results: the writing process simply hangs on the Sansa screen...I've left the e260 on for 15 mins. or more with it hanging.  If I disconnect the unit from the pc while hanging, the unit begins to boot, but the e260 startup screen states that it can't recognize the bootloader and startup fails and goes blank.  Only an uninstall of the bootloader restores the unit to the original firmware.

What may I try next?

Any ideas are graciously appreciated.  

 

zajacattack:
You sure it's not an R series?

kantu:
Doubt it; it is a refurb, though.  Nowhere are there any markings (on the case) that indicates it is anything but a "plain" e260.

zajacattack:
Go to Settings->Mode and if it says "MSC" and "MTP", it's a plain; however, if it says "Rhapsody" and "PlaysForSure", it's an R series.

kantu:
No, this is a plain e260.  

In looking at another forum writer with similar concerns ("rockbox not working on e250"), I noticed that his Sansa seemed to be showing almost identical error messages when starting up the unit.  Thing is, his unit's directory drive actually showed a Rockbox folder on it; mine won't even mount the folder, so obviously there is no folder or file to find or tinker with, unfortunately.

By the way, I was mistaken in my earlier statement; my zip utility is WinRAR.

Does anyone have success in loading Rockbox by trying other zip utilities or even alternate XP pcs?

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