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    Zip file won't download/unzip from Asus website

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by miamifinfan, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. miamifinfan

    miamifinfan Notebook Geek

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    I am trying to update my Bios for the Asus Ul30VT-X1.

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks - ASUS UL30Vt

    Under downloads, BIOS (7), update 211

    I am trying to download the file to update the bios, but Akamai won't install for one thing,

    AND

    If I try to download the zip, it won't unzip.

    It changes from UL30VTas211.zip to UL30VTas.211 when I download.

    It won't let me change it, or rename it. So I can't execute it.

    I tried WinRAR, WinZip, 7-zip, and they all couldn't read it.

    I AM FRUSTRATED RIGHT NOW. Thanks for any help.
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 16, 2010
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    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try a different browser or download it again, restart your computer and then rename it. Then try unzipping it.
     
    LaptopNut, Sep 16, 2010
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  3. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    I was able to download it fine
    I sent it to your gmail address


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  4. miamifinfan

    miamifinfan Notebook Geek

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    Sorry I took so long to respond, I was on my way home

    It didn't work. I keep getting the same problem. I tried a different broweser and still no luck

    Should I restart the comp?
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 16, 2010
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    miamifinfan Notebook Geek

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    I guess I should rephrase the statement, I can download the file, but I can't execute the damn thing
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 16, 2010
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  6. Alex

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    Unpacked its UL30VTas.211 called a 211 file
    You will need to download Windows BIOS Flash Utility to run this



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    Alex, Sep 16, 2010
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    miamifinfan Notebook Geek

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    Thanks! I'm downloading the flash file right now, hope it works!

    ALso, will the 211 file be the fully updated version, or will I have to download previous versions of the update as well?

    EDIT: Now it says cannot find Bios file version.
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 16, 2010
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  8. Alex

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    It should be the most up to date and will have all previous updates
    As for the error do you have to point the application to the bios file?



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    Alex, Sep 16, 2010
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  9. miamifinfan

    miamifinfan Notebook Geek

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    This is what I am doing.

    (On Firefox)

    1) Global
    Open with Winflash.exe
    2) Are you sure you want to make changes? Yes.
    3) WARNING: Update BIOS only when necessary. Ok.
    4) Bios file version not valid. Press Exit. Exit.
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 16, 2010
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  10. Alex

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    Winflash must be installed first
    It will then be in your program files
    Run Winflash from there



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    Alex, Sep 17, 2010
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  11. miamifinfan

    miamifinfan Notebook Geek

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    It is installed, in Program Files(x86)
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 17, 2010
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    I GOT IT TO WORK!!! I had to save the damn file in Files as well. I'll update the BIOS, and come back!
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 17, 2010
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    Great
    That was easy



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    Alex, Sep 17, 2010
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    Thanks for your patience and help Tomcat, everything is working great.
     
    miamifinfan, Sep 17, 2010
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