[CoiL]

RKBatchtool: https://mega.co.nz/#!fNYgQJhD!btjE1UzXx4F0q16QZ3y29Noizh7_Oxn0X-yY1q1oPmk

 

[7S Cameron]

  RKBatchtool: https://mega.co.nz/#!fNYgQJhD!btjE1UzXx4F0q16QZ3y29Noizh7_Oxn0X-yY1q1oPmk

I'm having trouble getting it to work (this is my first time using it). It says to hold the volume+ button and plug it in while the device is off. When I do that it says that it isn't recognized. When I try to install the drivers manually using device manager it says it is already updated and it has malfunctioned. I am running Windows 8.1 64 bit.

 

[CoiL]

Sorry, can`t help You. Maybe it has something to do with W8.1x64. It works fine under W7Ux64. Maybe try to give it administrative rights and run in compability mode? I remember I had also problem at beginning but I just did one small move wrong. Btw, If I remember correctly, then only +vol button alone didn`t work for me also and I had to use hold or power button (sry don`t remember anymore) combination or something. 
Also, maybe try uninstalling DX50 drivers from PC (use ccleaner to clear up registry after that) and try again as RKB instruction says.
 
Maybe Medmitry can help You better @ PM.
 
Edit: Yes, I think it was +Vol button + Power button. It doesn`t say it in instruction (which is stupid). 
Turn off DX50, press and hold +vol and power button, connect USB cable and release +vol button. Or press power button after connecting USB and release +vol ...sorry, don`t remember which way it was. Try.

 

[7S Cameron]

  Sorry, can`t help You. Maybe it has something to do with W8.1x64. It works fine under W7Ux64. Maybe try to give it administrative rights and run in compability mode? I remember I had also problem at beginning but I just did one small move wrong. Btw, If I remember correctly, then only +vol button alone didn`t work for me also and I had to use hold or power button (sry don`t remember anymore) combination or something. 
Also, maybe try uninstalling DX50 drivers from PC (use ccleaner to clear up registry after that) and try again as RKB instruction says.
 
Maybe Medmitry can help You better @ PM.
 
Edit: Yes, I think it was +Vol button + Power button. It doesn`t say it in instruction (which is stupid). 
Turn off DX50, press and hold +vol and power button, connect USB cable and release +vol button. Or press power button after connecting USB and release +vol ...sorry, don`t remember which way it was. Try.

I tried everything you said, but to no avail...

 I sent a PM to medmitry, hopefully he can help me out.

 

[jamato8]

You only hold the volume + on with the unit off. I used 86x with Windows 7 64 bit. It took a few tries but works for my Dx90 and 50 now. I haven't kept up with what you are doing but if you need a FW placed on the DX50 and can't get the batch tool to work I can do it for you. 

 

[7S Cameron]

  You only hold the volume + on with the unit off. I used 86x with Windows 7 64 bit. It took a few tries but works for my Dx90 and 50 now. I haven't kept up with what you are doing but if you need a FW placed on the DX50 and can't get the batch tool to work I can do it for you. 

I'm on Windows 8.1 64 bit. When I plug the DX50 in while holding the volume+ button it says the USB device isn't recognized and has malfunctioned. When I go to device manager to install the drivers manually, it says the drivers are already updated and the USB device has malfunctioned.

 

[mp3]

   I am running Windows 8.1 64 bit.

 
 
The rkbatchtool will not work on Win 8.1 64 bit, there are a few workarounds but none of them worked for me, on an old XP 32 bit, no problems at all.

 

[7S Cameron]

 

   I am running Windows 8.1 64 bit.

 
 
The rkbatchtool will not work on Win 8.1 64 bit, there are a few workarounds but none of them worked for me, on an old XP 32 bit, no problems at all.

So, basically I'll have to run a virtual machine with XP or 7?

 

[mp3]

  So, basically I'll have to run a virtual machine with XP or 7?

 
I had the exact same issues as you're experiencing, and whatever I tried, it didn't work. I never tried a VM, I started up the ancient XP and it worked first time.
 
But, yes, AFAIK 8.1 64 is a no go, it worked up until 8, as I read from several forums and discussions.

 

[7S Cameron]

 
So, basically I'll have to run a virtual machine with XP or 7?

I had the exact same issues as you're experiencing, and whatever I tried, it didn't work. I never tried a VM, I started up the ancient XP and it worked first time.

But, yes, AFAIK 8.1 64 is a no go, it worked up until 8, as I read from several forums and discussions.

I forgot that my laptop is still running Windows 7! I'll give it a try on there.

 

[daseinpdx]

I forgot that my laptop is still running Windows 7! I'll give it a try on there.

 
If that still doesn't work, try using one of the other drivers.  Even though my computer is Windows 7 too, the W7 driver didn't work for me.  I had to install the XP driver and it did work.  Good luck.

 

[7S Cameron]

Good news everyone! I got it to work with my laptop! I am proud to announce I am currently running SU 1.4.

 

[mp3]

   
If that still doesn't work, try using one of the other drivers.  Even though my computer is Windows 7 too, the W7 driver didn't work for me.  I had to install the XP driver and it did work.  Good luck.

 
As I understand it, it's not the drivers that are the problem, but changes made to the USB stack in 8.1. You can install the drivers for 8.1 by disabling driver signature, but the device is not recognised by win 8.1 in flash mode, due to changes made to the USB stack.

 

[7S Cameron]

So, after getting used to Rockbox SU, i don't like SU 1.4 as much as I used to... I may go back to Rockbox beta. X)

 

[Marcosinus]

In my opinion, SU 1.3.3 gives the best sound (just before DOC final), SU 1.4 (and official 1.6) are not bright and clear.