HI GUYS, I NEED TO KNOW IF HAVE TO FORMAT CF CARD ONES OR EVERY TIME BEFORE A NEW UPDATE. I'M ASKING BECAUSE I DO NOT SEE ALL THE RECENT UPDATES IN MY TOOL. ONLY HAVE 2 WEEKS USING THIS SCANNER WITH THE HELP OF YOU I M LEARNING . THANKS GUYS.
No need to format the card at each update. When you install the new software the previous software will remain on the card. It can be used as well. This comes in handy in case errors exist in the new load.
Thanks Coyote. If all new updates are in cf card why i can not see it in the smartbox. i think there is a procedure that is missing. How many update for car make are you allow to have in scanner at the same time. Thanks guys.
Are you installing the software with the 7.2 install tools program? Remember, you can't save to the card or delete from the card. You should install or uninstall with the X431 serial update tool.
No need to format the card at each update. When you install the new software the previous software will remain on the card. It can be used as well. This comes in handy in case errors exist in the new load.
Hey coyote,
I've always been told by tech support that you must re-format the CF/MicroSD card everytime you update your scan tool even if you are only adding one car line. Recently, Ray from service suggested that I format twice before updating software.
I keep all software in one file folder and select all when updating.
Anyone, Mr. Goodwrench, etc., want to chim in and let me know if I am following the correct procedure?
The only time it can possibly be a problem is if the display program has changed, you have a corrupted download, or you have installed with an older version of install tools. One of the reasons for having a customer format a card is not knowing what has been done previously. This will keep tech support from fighting an existing corruption error.
I used to do the same with tech support calls. If you are trying to correct a problem then it is advisable to format and start from the beginning. To format the card every time you update a carline would shortly lead to cutting your wrist. (LOL)
-- Edited by coyote on Saturday 9th of October 2010 07:21:24 PM
The only time it can possibly be a problem is if the display program has changed, you have a corrupted download, or you have installed with an older version of install tools. One of the reasons for having a customer format a card is not knowing what has been done previously. This will keep tech support from fighting an existing corruption error.
I used to do the same with tech support calls. If you are trying to correct a problem then it is advisable to format and start from the beginning. To format the card every time you update a carline would shortly lead to cutting your wrist. (LOL)
-- Edited by coyote on Saturday 9th of October 2010 07:21:24 PM
This is the rule I go by, unless the display has changed, which is rare, I just leave the old versions on there and just add the newest versions.
But if something is funky, and I doubt the quality of the download, I'll go ahead and reformat the entire card. I usually keep previous versions that I downloaded on the PC so I don't have to re-download everything.
If I may ride this coat tail? I've been noticing that I'm running out of space on my card. This would be do too leaving the older version of updates on the card. Will I run into an issue? should I be re-formatting and how do I do that?
You should begin deleting older versions you don't need. I think its a good idea not to exceed 90-95% of your card's storage capacity.
If you need to remove old versions and/or if you are updating with a new display version (16.50) is the latest, then you will need to format the CF card first and then do a complete update with all of the files you want on your scan tool.
The system won't walk you through. There is a video tutorial on the Launch website, under support, but even that doesn't cover everything.
You need to make sure all of your files are downloaded to one folder first.
To format, go to 'computer' or 'my computer' and find the 'removable disk' for your CF card. Once you establish the correct 'removable disk drive', right-click on the drive and about half way down will be an option to 'format'. Don't check the 'quick format' box. It isn't a bad idea to format the card twice before you run the update application.
When in doubt you can always call Launch product support.
hey i dont get the diagun crap i had a memory card insterted on the diagun went to format then my diagun froze and then i shutdown the daigun and now it does nothing so i called the support line and they had said that i had formated the system which i dont get i thought it would automaticlly pick up the card and ask to be formated so they ask me for my email address and number and they told me that they would leave me a email about the problem turns out they need me to send it back the stupid diagun and they would replace the mother board on it wich i dont get cause its a flash problem not a motherboard so the charge for the replacement would be $300 i know wtf i just bought the damn thing i wish i could ust reinstall the windows in it but nothing came up about the diagun
When you are in the option for formatting on the Diagun, and you have the TF card installed, you have the option to format the device OR the flash card. Before the format begins, after clicking start, a window notification appears indicating that it will erase either the Diagun, or the flash card COMPLETELY, depending on which one you chose prior.
Windows CE platforms come standard with this option, and you should try to format by removing the flash card first and connecting to the PC with the reader.
Hello all Are new on this forum. I have a x431Diagun bought now 1 month from the People's Republic of China. I want to help someone with the following: 1) I have the fundamentally belongs\vehicles\Dacia. Auto Dacia does not appear in the program at logos auto. How do I enter the logo-image to use the program of dianoza? 2) Where can I find the setup codes, adjustment?
please guys, im new and ill appreciate if someone can help me with mine too. i formatted the cf card of my new diagun iii before uplaoding my vehicle datas, and since then the Dbscar serial update will not even recognise my cf card again. i think ive deleted some system files,i cant even upload the vehicle datas i have on my diagun iii, so ive not being making use of it for the past 1 month of purchase. please can anyone help in this forum. my product is registered but i cant upload my datas please i need u guys help.
Hello, just got my diagun iii and its registered. the tf/cf card [memory card ] got formatted by me mistakenly, and i cant load any of the vehicles on it right now through the Dbscar serial update, because the dbscar serial update is not showing my product serial number and my downloaded vehicle datas. please what should i do, i just got the diagun iii and i need to start using it as soon as possible. thanks. expecting your reply shortly.
