Did anybody install firmware 1.04 on K20D using Win 7 - 64 bit?

HermanLee · 05-17-2010, 10:25 PM

I just downloaded the firmware update 1.04 for my K20D from Pentax website:
Latest K20D Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX

After I downloaded in my Windows 7 - 64 bit PC,

I extracted the file but then there is this warning that the file might not install correctly. I didn't write down the file name but something with "...win32".
So I assume it must be for 32 bit Windows.

Has anybody tried to install this new firmware update 1.04 to their K20D using Windows 7 - 64 bit? Do you get any problem?

If nobody ever did this I guess I need to contact Pentax USA and ask them directly.

Thank you for the help.

Adam · 05-17-2010, 10:35 PM

Although I haven't had experience with this specific example, I do know that usually the whole "maybe this didn't install correctly" notice is a load of crap and can be ignored. If the program ends up running, then it did install correctly

HEKPOMAH · 05-17-2010, 11:32 PM

On my Windows 7 x64 I did it successfully.
Technically firmware update is simple LHA self-extracting archive, you can unpack them directly on your card.

sterretje · 05-18-2010, 12:41 AM

See my reply in the other forum; added here as reference for others.

Quote:

Download the version for the Mac if the windows exe does not run. The Mac version is a zip file and can therefore be extracted by any software the supports the ZIP format; this will work on any platform.

Extract it and copy the bin-file to the memory card as per instructions.

**robbiec** · 05-18-2010, 04:22 AM

I updated my K20 successfully using Windows 7 64 bit. You do get an erronerous error regarding the firmware exe not installing successfully but the actual bin file is created successfully. I just copied this onto my SD card and updated.

HermanLee · 05-18-2010, 09:12 AM

@ Adam: I really hope so. Cross my finger. Because I'll need the camera for my upcoming vacation.

@ HEKPOMAH & robbiec: Thank you for the confirmation. This is what I expect. I think I'll go ahead and do the update tonight.

@sterretje: I've replied you in the other forum. Thx.

HermanLee · 05-18-2010, 08:08 PM

Good news: The update for firmware 1.04 on my K20D using file extracted with Win 7 64 bit went successfully.
Thank you for the helps.

05-17-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729	Did anybody install firmware 1.04 on K20D using Win 7 - 64 bit? I just downloaded the firmware update 1.04 for my K20D from Pentax website: Latest K20D Firmware Update : Software Downloads : PENTAX After I downloaded in my Windows 7 - 64 bit PC, I extracted the file but then there is this warning that the file might not install correctly. I didn't write down the file name but something with "...win32". So I assume it must be for 32 bit Windows. Has anybody tried to install this new firmware update 1.04 to their K20D using Windows 7 - 64 bit? Do you get any problem? If nobody ever did this I guess I need to contact Pentax USA and ask them directly. Thank you for the help.

05-17-2010, 10:35 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Although I haven't had experience with this specific example, I do know that usually the whole "maybe this didn't install correctly" notice is a load of crap and can be ignored. If the program ends up running, then it did install correctly Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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HEKPOMAH New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ljviv, Ukraine Posts: 11	On my Windows 7 x64 I did it successfully. Technically firmware update is simple LHA self-extracting archive, you can unpack them directly on your card. Last edited by HEKPOMAH; 05-18-2010 at 12:06 AM.

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sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	See my reply in the other forum; added here as reference for others. Quote: Download the version for the Mac if the windows exe does not run. The Mac version is a zip file and can therefore be extracted by any software the supports the ZIP format; this will work on any platform. Extract it and copy the bin-file to the memory card as per instructions.

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robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	I updated my K20 successfully using Windows 7 64 bit. You do get an erronerous error regarding the firmware exe not installing successfully but the actual bin file is created successfully. I just copied this onto my SD card and updated.

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HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729 Original Poster	@ Adam: I really hope so. Cross my finger. Because I'll need the camera for my upcoming vacation. @ HEKPOMAH & robbiec: Thank you for the confirmation. This is what I expect. I think I'll go ahead and do the update tonight. @sterretje: I've replied you in the other forum. Thx.

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HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729 Original Poster	Good news: The update for firmware 1.04 on my K20D using file extracted with Win 7 64 bit went successfully. Thank you for the helps.

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