Generac

INVALID FILE

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What This Code Means

Corrupted File error message; Invalid File error message; File Not Found error message

Possible Causes

  • •Controller Fault
  • •Corrupted File
  • •Corrupted, invalid, or missing update file on the USB drive
  • •File Not Found
  • •File names on the USB have more than 8 characters
  • •Invalid File
  • •Unsupported Device
  • •Use of a low quality USB drive

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Ensure correct file types are used.
  2. 2Ensure file names on the USB do not have more than 8 characters
  3. 3Inspect controller for faults.
  4. 4Re-try the update process using a higher quality USB drive
  5. 5Verify device compatibility.

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