sendfirm.exe on Windows 10

[chrisjj]

Has anyone verified this works?

There's one report it does not. https://forums.rockbox.org/index.php/topic,43626.msg249039.html

[saratoga]

Someone in that thread you linked says it works on Windows 10 once you get the device to mount in MTP mode. Sounds like mtp is glitchy in some windows 10 builds but can be worked around.

[chrisjj]

OK, but does sendfirm.exe really require MTP mode?

[saratoga]

It is a utility for communicating with players over MTP, so yes MTP is required.

[chrisjj]

Ah. I'd thought it could use some older protocol instead, but clearly that's wrong. Thanks.

[braewoods]

Do you require some help with a Gigabeat S? I am currently working on finishing the port so it can move to stable.

[gramkuropa]

I've used sendfirm.exe on Win 10 and it worked fine for me. Just make sure you run it as an admin and that all your drivers are up to date. Sometimes, compatibility issues can be fixed by running the program in compatibility mode for an earlier version of Windows.
In case you're still hunting for this info, I have a suggestion. I know a platform with a cheap Windows 11 Pro key. Upgrading to Win 11 might also help with any issues you're having.