My Rio MP3 player will not stay on... everytime i try to turn it on, it will turn off then (without me doing it) start up again, turn off, and repeat that same ritual again and again. I have tried to fix it by taking out the battery and keeping it out for more than a couple days but still the same thing. Please fix my problem

try reformatting it then putting music back on it see how that helps

try running in windows 7 under open instead of running as admin see if that helps

Go to the following site:

http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/support/rio/product.asp?prodID=108

This is where you can download the Rio Software 2.90 to manager your music.

It says "upgrader" because it is looking for a firmware upgrade - you will not be able to get rid of this message without doing the firmware upgrade - go to the rio website and follow the instructions for doing a fimrware upgrade - the msg will be removed, and you will be good to go

-Tha Mp3 Doctor

Try updating the firmware :-) http://www.rioaudio.com/support/rio/product.asp?model=267&SKU=90260554

Stuck in upgrader mode. Try resetting by inserting a small #1 paperclip in the player. Otherwise, go to the Rio website at realnetworks and download the firmware upgrade.

-Tha Mp3 Doctor

look for a tiny pinhole and insert a pin while powered up to reset the device

Try this: disconnect the player from the computer, turn it off, hold in the volume + button, and reconnect the player to the computer while holding the volume + button in. Keep holding the volume + button for an additional 5-50 seconds. Windows should eventually go into recovery mode and revive the player- it will pop up a window that says Found New Hardware Wizard.

You would literally have to break it open with a screwdriver or wedge, smashing/damaging other components in the process (trust me, I did it).

im not sure it'll help but something told me when mine said the same thing that the device needed a new driver. what ever that is.

hi http://server.iad.liveperson.net/hc/s-71042583/cmd/kbresource/kb-6922490712602368881/view_question!PAGETYPE?VisitorProfile=rio&action=view&documentid=42561&product=79 good luck