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[mrt3o3]

Hi, a few days ago i learned about this whole PSP emulator/homebrew thing (kind of lol)
i saw the Smash GP and completety fell in love with it since you can be characters from more than jus nintendo.
anyways i spent the past few hours reading all different websites and all the guides in this forum.
unfortunatly im still lost lol
i have a version 2.5 PSP and have the eloader downloaded on my PSP
i was trying to follow these 2 guides:
http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/sho...56&postcount=1
and
http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/sho...94&postcount=1
i downloaded both links from the second site but only got the installer on the PSP, the other file says i have to do something to my root folder but i dont think i have one, or at least i dont see one
i also have the downgrader from the first site but am not sure how to set that up =/
i spent a lot of time reading different sites and guides but still am not sure what to do next.
any help would be greatly appreciated
thanx

[marioguy]

first check if you have a TA-082 motherboard, then check which downgrader to use if you are comfortable with flashing your psp.

[Chameleon]

this is the downgrader you were using but its the full installer

Just run it on your computer and all the files will be directed to your memory stick

( just make sure you have enough space)

[mrt3o3]

i check and do not have a TA-032 motherboard
and i tried using the installer but do i need GTA?
i tried continuing but when it got to the point of actually downloading i got this message
"Extract: error writing to file loadmenu.tga"

[parkermauney]

You have to have gta unpatched. (The update reads 2.0)

[mrt3o3]

so i should jus go out and rent one?
but if i do do that, how will i know its unpatched?
or would u recommend buying a new 1?

[parkermauney]

You can find them on ebay. Renting one will be your best bet, just get the oldest looking one.

[Triv1um]

2.71 downgrader?!!!

Upgrade to 2.71 and use the generic 2.71 downgrader. (google it)

That way you done need GTA.

[mrt3o3]

are these the right files?
to upgrade: http://dl.qj.net/Firmware-2.71-Firmw...8046/catid/163
and to downgrade?
http://psp.console-tribe.com/downloa...ware-full.html

and thanx for the help so far guys, i really appreciate it =)

[mrt3o3]

after i made a folder called "UPDATE" and tried to put the file from the first download site i got an error that said: "Cannot copy 8046_EBOOT: cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.