How to RUU with Vista
 

Forgive me, because I know you can find instructions on how to flash using Windows Vista, but they are all throught different topics and in random posts. I ran a search and couldn't find a dedicated topic to using RUU with Vista. Sorry if I missed it, feel free to delete this if I did.

I've seen a few different ways to get it to work, but I find that this particular method seems to work very well. Two of my friends swear by it. It's bit lengthy, but check it out. If anything, its good knowledge to have.
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?s=e8...ic=252977&st=0

I think this is no longer needed if you use wmdc 6.1. just disable the USB and put the phone in boot loader mode and flash away.


I have tested this with Vista x86 and x64 and was able to flash in both version of Vista.

kdoweb

You are correct my friend, this is just another work around method. Just thought people would like to know.

Yea in vista I was not able to flash a rom so I did the driver change before saw this thread and didnt realize I just had to disable usb. duh!

I could just use system restore to revert back to original drivers, but only difference I noticed using these drivers is that to sync I now need to enable the "Advanced network functionality" checkbox in connections settings tab on my 6700, where before I had to "un-check" it.

So in vista I am using a virtual machine running XP pro, but DUH again I used M$ Virtual PC and this program is not able to have virtual machine recognize the USB, so I have to drag the rom & NOID files out of the virtual machine to Vista to flash.

Anyway this is still ok since before i was using 2 laptops for kitchen.

Was having problems with also with "BuildDSM" no matter all soulutions I tried.

It ran on 2 HP laptops (XP & Vista) and,
Did not run on 2 Gateway laptops (XP & media Center versions).

Just pointing out my experience, not to bash Gateway as I liked all these laptops.

EDIT:
linking similar threads:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...ighlight=vista

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...ighlight=vista

Just staing my findings in case anyone does not already know:

For those that chose to run a "virtual machine" with XP inside vista(as host), the program recommended is "VMware", NOT "M$ Virtual PC" wich is free but does not support USB at this time.
Lack of USB support means cannot run upgrade or sync 6700 in a virtual machine.

Vmware program can and has 30 day eveluation here:
http://www.vmware.com/products/ws/overview.html

Another possible solution:
For those who chose the free M$ virtual PC program, you can try to run your existing virtual machine created there on VMware free player, an alternative that I will be testing, located here:
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/faqs.html

Look what he page says about the free version:
"VMware Player includes features that enable users to configure their machines for optimal performance as well as access host PC devices..."

Anyone tried please post comments.

You Still Need The Drivers When Doing A Radio Update.