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# Troubleshooting downloads from the Windows 10 App
Is Windows App not downloading your program properly? Let's try to figure out why!
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Is the [Windows App](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9pjc7sv48lcx) not downloading your program properly? Let's try to figure out why!
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## Step 1: Check your cable
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>Does the cable work on another computer? If not, find a different cable to use. Some cables may only provide a power connection and don't actually transfer data.
* Try another USB port on your computer.
Is the cable good but you still can't see the **MICROBIT** drive? Hmm, you might have a problem with your @boardname@. Try the additional steps described in the [fault finding](https://support.microbit.org/support/solutions/articles/19000024000-fault-finding-with-a-micro-bit) page at microbit.org. If this doesn't help, you can create a [support ticket](https://support.microbit.org/support/tickets/new) to notify the Micro:bit Foundation of the problem. Skip the rest of these steps.
Is the cable good but you still can't see the **MICROBIT** drive? Hmm, you might have a problem with your @boardname@. Try the additional steps described in the [fault finding](https://support.microbit.org/support/solutions/articles/19000024000-fault-finding-with-a-micro-bit) page at microbit.org. If this doesn't help, you can create a [support ticket](https://support.microbit.org/support/tickets/new) to notify the Micro:bit Foundation of the problem. **Skip the rest of these steps**.
## Step 2: Check your firmware version
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![](/static/mb/device/mb-drive-contents.jpg)<br/>
3. Look for a line in the file that says the version number. It should say **Version: \.\.\.**
![](/static/mb/device/details-txt.jpg)<br/>
If the version is **0234**, you **NEED** to update the [firmware](/device/firmware) on your @boardname@. Follow the upgrade instructions described below at **Upgrade the firmware**.
If the version is higher than **0234** say **0241** or **0243** you have the right firmware. You can create a [support ticket](https://support.microbit.org/support/tickets/new) to notify the Micro:bit Foundation of the problem. Skip the rest of these steps.
### Upgrade the firmware
If the version is **0234**, you **NEED** to update the [firmware](/device/firmware) on your @boardname@. Go to **Step 3** and follow the upgrade instructions.
If the version is **0241**, **0243** or higher, **you have the right firmware**. You can create a [support ticket](https://support.microbit.org/support/tickets/new) to notify the Micro:bit Foundation of the problem. **Skip the rest of these steps**.
## Step 3: Upgrade the firmware
1. Put your @boardname@ into **MAINTENANCE Mode**. To do this, unplug the USB cable from the @boardname@ and then re-connect the USB cable while you hold down the reset button. Once you insert the cable, you can release the reset button. You should now see a **MAINTENANCE** drive instead of the **MICROBIT** drive like before. Also, a yellow LED light will stay on next to the reset button.
![MAINTENANCE gesture](/static/mb/device/maintenance.gif)
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5. The upgrade is complete! You can open the **DETAILS.TXT** file to check and see that the firmware version changed to the match the version of the `HEX` file you copied.
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If you want to know more about connecting the board, MAINTENANCE Mode, and upgrading the firmware, read about it in the [Firmware support page](https://support.microbit.org/support/solutions/articles/19000019131-how-to-upgrade-the-firmware-on-the-micro-bit).
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