Ok. No one jump down my throat as I've read all the threads on this issue and nothing suggested works. I'm trying to load the 5.0 beta (version 411). I have not loaded any previous 5.0s. I am running Vista (64 bit). I download and run 5.0 beta update. I erase the vendor file. I use the loader file and it fails to recognize 5.0 only sees 4.6.

Please help.

Unload 4.6 device software from the Vista box?

you have to remove old os ( ver 4.6) first from your pc, re-start than try again

Run a search and look in hidden files for the Vendor file. Also make sure they are removed from the recycle bin.

I am having the same issue, unistalled 4.6 from my computer, installed 5.0, open desktop manager and it finds only 4 different 4.6, keep in mind I uninstalled 4.6 from my computer so that is odd. No vendor.xml file.

Is there anyway to manually point Loader at the directory? I can see the directory just fine.

More interesting is if I launch loader.exe it finds no compatible software, if i try to load blackbery.alx it says it is not compatible.

Odd, I am wondering if the download of .411 for the bold 9000 is mislabeled.

It is labeled 9000M_v5.0.0.411_P5.2.0.33.

Anyone have a good idea here?

AT&T 9000 "world phone" will not accept 5.0.x ?

maybe this helps you too ?

Okay, found another Vendor.xml file on the HD....odd that Windows Search didn't find it, brought up Googledesktop Viola!