Hi,i make formar the ps3 disk and i put windows xp on it.now i open the ps3 and say to me :no applicable update was found.insert storage media that contains update data of version 2.41 or later,and press start and select button.i download a update v.2.41 and i put it on usb and letter on ps3 and dont work.say somethingh about error.pls what i can do?????????????i bileve the ps3 drivers are lost because i make format the disk:(

Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.
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Procedure

1. Transfer the PS3UPDAT.PUP file to the UPDATE folder.
2. Connect the USB to your PS3.
3. Go to Settings > System Update, then Update via Storage Media.
4. Select the USB key and launch the update procedure.
5. Take care all the best Clive

I need more info like what media you are using memorystick/HDD
and what are they formated as???

No applicable update data was found connect storage media that contains update data of version 3.40 or later, and then press the start and select button at the same time

Error code "8002F997" means your PS3 is having issues updating your system software directly via internet. As a workaround you'll use external storage media, such as a USB thumb drive, to transfer the software to your PS3

1. Requirements

- A USB cable (not necessary if using a USB thumb drive)
- A PC with Internet access
- Storage media or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive

2. Downloading and saving the software

- Plug in your USB drive to your computer, and create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Create a folder named "PS3" on the storage media/USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".

- Download the update data from

http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/us/2011_0310_91ee193a2fa921a6fce780fc40236e3b/PS3UPDAT.PUP

and save it in the "UPDATE" folder.

Note:

Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3 will not recognize the update data. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.

-> Location: Save in the "PS3" folder > "UPDATE" folder
-> File name: Save as file name "PS3UPDAT.PUP".

3. Updating the PS3 software

Note:

Do not turn off the PS3, or remove the USB drive, during the software update!

- Insert the USB drive/storage media into the PS3
- On your PS3, from Home Menu (second icon from the left) -> System Update ->Select [Update via Storage Media].

The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.


http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm

Storage Media is just an USB stick or any type of memory stick (xd card, sd card, cf card, even micro sd is considered 'storage media') If you are trying to update and it is asking you to insert the firware with the storage media, you will have to put the files on a usb stick or any type of storage media and then insert the card in either the memory card slots (if you have a original 60/80g launch model), or use a memory card reader.

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The iFP-795 is a player that has connection type UMS
(also called MSC): seeing the player as a removable disk:
Go to next site to see the connection type:
http://www.iriver.com/flash/index.asp?code=0300
and click on connection. Scroll down to see the iFP-700 series listed in the connection type UMS.
UMS = Universal Mass Storage
MSC = Mass Storage Class

With XP sp3 the computer Operating System has setup USB connections with new drivers, that support both UMS (= MSC) and MTP connections.
MTP = Media Transfer Protocol

When you experience next making connection:
Connecting the device to the computer Wizard found new hardware pops up.
Only this time the Windows update searching for software will not work on automatic routine: ending up with "Cannot Install this Hardware".

Manual performing the wizard, setting the device to USB connection type:
1. Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software ?
Select "No, not this time".
[Next]
2. If your hardware came with an installation CD, or floppy disk, insert it now.
Select "Install from a list or specific location(Advanced)."
[Next]
3. Please use your search and installations options.
Select "Don't search I will choose the driver to install."
[Next]
4. Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware.
Select "USB Mass Storage Device."
[Finish]

Just post a comment if you need more help.

Hi buddy You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

• System Update »
  Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
  
• Update using a PC »
  Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.
• Update using disc media »
  Update using update data that is included on a game disc.

*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.

I hope this will help you.

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That's the best way to do over your PC to your USB. Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data.
Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named “UPDATE”.

• Download the update data and save it in the UPDATE folder created in step 1. Select here to start the download.

Notice
Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data.

• Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
• File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.
  Update procedure
  

Notices

• Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• The power button on the PS3™ system front is not active during an update.

1. Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
2. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button

The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.

• Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
• File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.
  Update procedure
  

Notices

• Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• The power button on the PS3™ system front is not active during an update.

1. Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
2. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.
   
   
   The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
   
   
4. Start the update data.
   
   
   
   Press the button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
   
   
5. Confirm that the update was successful.
   After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. If the System Software field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

Hint
You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

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