This is not the way to get to Rooted 2.1! The only way to get to Rooted 2.1 is from 1.5 to 2.1!!!!!!
The most recent HTC Leaked ROM is this one. If you have the old leak it is recommended to update to this other leaked version.
HTC 2.1 Release Candidate (AKA OTA) Leak Rom
Verizon test rom, possible OTA leak. Do not Install if you want root.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RHNAWUR0
Same Instructions
*Note before updating. Do not use Mybackup Pro app to restore your home screens in the new 2.1.
You will loose all HTC widgets and you will have to repeat steps 3-8 over again.*
Dedicated to rooting the VZW Droid Eris. 2.1
download 2.1 from the section down below then:
TUTORIAL:
1. place the PB00IMG.zip in the root of your sdcard (DONT UNZIP PB00IMG.zip)
2. back up all important data contacts synced with google will transfer over when you sign into your google account.
3. shut down phone
4. start phone with "power+volume down" at the same time
5. let it load the PB00IMG.zip
6. when it asks to press action to update it means press trackball center or power key quickly.
7. it will take <10 minutes to boot the first time
8. go through the google setup wizard as usual and ENJOY
9. If there are any problems after the update process such as sense not working or HTC widgets missing,
reload the img and repeat steps 3-8 to try the update process again.
I have not tried it but read it at XDA here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=656061