Re: AVTS error message questions BS 4.1.11

----- Original Message -----

From: "Jeff Hintz" <jeffhintz@dieboldes.com>

I have not seen those error messages before. Send those out to the support list for help. Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lesley Thompson [mailto:lesleytdiebold@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 4:48 PM
> To: Jeff Hintz
>
> ok, let me ask you about these other error message on the AVTS:
>
> -File Archiver.cpp Load over
>
> -Archive not enough space Load over
>
> -Corrupt File
>
> What causes these and what should be done about them? Thanks.
>
> Lesley
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Hintz" <jeffhintz@dieboldes.com>
> To: "Lesley Thompson" <lesley@dieboldes.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:16 PM
> Subject: RE: "invalid backup election.brs" error message questions BS 4.1.11
>
>
> The AVTS unit automatically does a backup of the election and all election
> files, including the election.brs file. If you download a new card and
> that cards ID's match one of the backed up election files on the AVTS unit,
> then when you insert in the new card there is a conflict with the backed up
> file and the files on the new card, causing the "invalid backup election.brs"
> > error message.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Lesley Thompson [mailto:lesley@dieboldes.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:15 PM
> > To: jhglobal@earthlink.net
> > Subject: Fw: "invalid backup election.brs" error message questions BS
> > 4.1.11
> >
> >
> >
> > > Hello Jeff,
> > > Can you tell me what the cause of the BallotStation error message
> > > "invalid backup election.brs" means and/or is caused by?
> > > Thanks.
> > Lesley
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Schmidt, Connie, ELC" <Connie.Schmidt@jocoks.com>
> > > To: <lesley@dieboldes.com>
> > > Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 5:03 PM
> > > Subject: FW: Questions BS 4.1.11
> > >
> > >
> > > > for your information.
> > > >
> > > > Connie
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Horn, Sarah, ELC
> > > >
> > > > The error message "invalid backup election.brs" pre-dates version BS
> > > 4.1.11.
> > > > In addition to Debbie's discovery of it during acceptance testing, we
> > saw
> > > it
> > > > several times prior to the April election when we were re-setting
> > machines
> > > > during training. Our theory then was that it occurred when we had
> > removed
> > > a
> > > > PC card from one TouchScreen machine and put it into a different one.
> > > Today
> > > > Stuart and Kris received the message repeatedly, on multiple
> > TouchScreens.
> > > > when re-setting cards for training.
> > >
> > > Lesley:
> > > I dug around in my e-mails to find this communication with Jeff from
> > > November. The very first shipment of 150 machines that we received on
> > > November 1, 2001, we received that "Invalid backup election.brs. Okay to
> > > restore from main file?" message. No mention of it was made in
> following
> > > e-mails or phone conversations. I am interested to know what you find
> > out.
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Debbie Tyrrel
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Lesley Thompson [mailto:lesley@dieboldes.com]
> > >
> > > > Debbie,
> > > > To follow up on our phone call:
> > > In Windows CE 2.0, changes to these settings must be "flushed" to make
> > them
> > > > permanent.
> > > > The flush.exe program is found in the ffx directory which is either in
> > the
> > > > control panel or windows directory.
> > > > To get to the "My Computer" desktop go into the install process by
> > placing
> > > > the upgrade install pcmcia card in bottom slot.
> > > > Once changes are set, will need to keep these units segregated or
> > "flush"
> > > > all units and replace IP address.
> > > >
> > > > It is suggested that we move you to Windows CE 3.0, especially on the
> > > units
> > > > to be used in the upload process.
> > > > Windows CE 3.0 allows for automatic IP addressing using dhcp (direct
> > host
> > > > control protocol).
> > > > The GEMS server will also need to be set up as a dhcp server.
> > > > The dhc protocol will allow you to use any units as upload units
> because
> > > of
> > > > the automatic recognition of the IP addressing.
> > > > We do have a letter from ITA approving the use of winCE 3.0 operation
> > > system
> > > > on the AVTS Ballot Stations and I will have a copy faxed to you.
> > > > Let me know if you are interested in upgrading to the windows CE 3.0
> > > > operating system and I will submit the order.
> > > > Please note that the next Ballot Station upgrade series will require
> > > windows
> > > > CE 3.0 operating system.
> > > > If you only upgrade the operating system on the units to be used for
> > > result
> > > > uploads, will want to keep these units segregated.
> > > >
> > > > FYI: currently Georgia is using WinCE 3.0 and BS 4.1.11 and will be
> > moving
> > > > to BS 4.3.x after November.
> > > >
> > > > I am following up on the BS 4.1.11 error message re. invalid backup
> > > > election.
> > > >
> > > > Lesley
> > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Tyrrel, Debbie, ELC" <Debbie.Tyrrel@jocoks.com>
> > >
> > > > > Lesley:
> > > > > We are finding during our mock election to test election night
> > > procedures
> > > > > that the new version of the firmware on the TS units does not save
> the
> > > > > Network card setting. Any time that the Network card is
> accidentally
> > > > > ejected with the election PC card, the Network card setting has to
> be
> > > > > reentered. Jeff had told Kris that the setting was saved on the
> > Network
> > > > > card, but that apparently is not the case and it is not being saved
> in
> > > the
> > > > > unit either. Is there any way around this problem? Debbie
> > >
> > >
> >
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