noob question.

[ouijaboard]

Hi everyone, been a member on here on for a while now but never posted. I've used this to read other posts for research and help in the past from when I had the eurovox. I'm probably asking a silly question but after some thought I've decided to gamble with the kryptview. Is there anywhere that sells a pre flashed box? Or is there anyone that can do it for me in the surrey area as I don't have a computer or know anyone with a old one? Sorry if its a stupid question and offends anyone.

[mickmc68]

hi m8 none of the surpliers will sell u a box pre-flashed as thats illegal m8 ur best bet would be to look on gumtree ect for some1 selling 1 locally to u already set up 4 ur area , i see u aint got a computer u do realize u need an internet connection for the box to work

Mick

[ouijaboard]

Hi mate thanks for the reply,I've tried looking on gumtree but no one in this area sells one. I have got an internet connection as I use my ps3 online,I just havnt got an actual computer. Guess ill have to buy one. Would a old laptop with a rs232 port work or does it have to be desktop effort?

[unadkat]

Originally Posted by ouijaboard

Hi mate thanks for the reply,I've tried looking on gumtree but no one in this area sells one. I have got an internet connection as I use my ps3 online,I just havnt got an actual computer. Guess ill have to buy one. Would a old laptop with a rs232 port work or does it have to be desktop effort?

Laptop will work just fine mate.

If the laptop doesn't have a RS232 port then you can always get a converter which will convert it to USB.

[ouijaboard]

Thanks guys. Just worried I'm gonna buy a box,not be able to set it up and completly cock it up. I'll order one from lincsat and hope for the best. Just one other thing, can you use any Windows operating system on the computer for the flashing if using a usb - rs232 converter? I know this all sounds simple to you guys but I just want to get it right first time hassle free lol

[unadkat]

Originally Posted by ouijaboard

Thanks guys. Just worried I'm gonna buy a box,not be able to set it up and completly cock it up. I'll order one from lincsat and hope for the best. Just one other thing, can you use any Windows operating system on the computer for the flashing if using a usb - rs232 converter? I know this all sounds simple to you guys but I just want to get it right first time hassle free lol

yes you can use any OS.. it shouldn't cause any problems @ all.

Setting it up is not hard @ all so quit worrying!

The Flashing via RS232 is only required once and after that you can update the firmware via the Remote.

[skweezer]

Originally Posted by ouijaboard

Thanks guys. Just worried I'm gonna buy a box,not be able to set it up and completly cock it up. I'll order one from lincsat and hope for the best. Just one other thing, can you use any Windows operating system on the computer for the flashing if using a usb - rs232 converter? I know this all sounds simple to you guys but I just want to get it right first time hassle free lol

Id recommend you dont use the usb to rs232 converters, they are absolute rubbish, and ive never got them to work after trying pretty much everything. as well as lots of other people on here who have had trouble with them. Just get an old laptop with an rs232 port built in, and seeing as its old, it should be fairly cheap.

[andyjill]

Just lend a laptop from somebody or take the kv to a house that has one, like post above said you only need to use it the once.

[ctblue]

Originally Posted by mickmc68

hi m8 none of the surpliers will sell u a box pre-flashed as thats illegal m8 ur best bet would be to look on gumtree ect for some1 selling 1 locally to u already set up 4 ur area , i see u aint got a computer u do realize u need an internet connection for the box to work

Mick

Bought mine in Manchester paid a fiver for the guy in the shop to flash it for me

[ouijaboard]

Thanks guys,I'll look on fleabay at some laptops!