need some help

[jezzerdog]

right here gos, i have a fortec star omega stb, with a diseqc 1.2 motor on the dish. call any one tell me , ware i can a sofeware update for the stb.
fotec star no longer do the updates for this box or do i have to buy a new stb for the dish.
many thanks
jezzerdog

[Tivù]

Why do you think you need a Software Update for the Box?

[jezzerdog]

the last sofeware date in the box is 2006... i was advised it would by a good idear to update to get more channels and sats. remember im know to all this.
many thanks

[Tivù]

My Fortec Star software is from 2004!

Updates are usually provided to cure proven bugs and faults or, for those inclined that way, to enable decryption of certain encryption types.

The former won't significantly affect the basic operation of your Box and it retains the basic functions of being able to add and scan any Satellite capable of being received at your location.

The latter is now largely a waste of time as encryption methods are now more or less watertight (with one or two exceptions).

So if you want to open encrypted Channels, forget it - but if you want to scan for current FTA Channels, that is a core feature of your Box anyway.

[jezzerdog]

many thanks for that... my friend is obviously taking out is arse....the box is working fine.. glad i ask the pros.... many thanks

[Tivù]

Ah yes - we all do that on occasion!

I believe that "Unofficial" support (Patches) for your Box ceased over a year ago.