QUOTE(Semicidal @ Nov 19 2007, 02:04 AM)

Okay, I figured out the problem with Iprep (I needed to update a definition file) but I ran into something else.
When I click to format my disk, I get an exception error saying the device isnt ready, but when I click try again, it works no worries. Should I trust it>
Semicidal, if you know you have a good fw that you acquired from the "usual places", you can update your definition file yourself. All you need is the hacked firmware file and a program like "Win MD5 Sum", you can download it http://www.md5summer.org/.
Install and start Win MD5 Sum and get the sum of the firmware file you're wanting to use.
Find the file in the iPrep programs root folder called 'ixDef.xml', open and after this line:
CODE
Add the following:
CODE
type name of firmware
Save it and restart iPrep, and the firmware you loaded into Win MD5 Sum can now be loaded into iPrep without error!
This whole process is quick once you've done it a few times and is quicker than going and searching for an updated Def file, those on dial-up will appreciate this method

WARNING: Only do this for firmware files you know are in correct working order for the drive you're wanting to flash.