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    Why is getting the installer file so complicated?

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      mi8088 @SteveITS
      last edited by mi8088

      @SteveITS The images do it injustice..

      But please explain to me how I got this one wrong:

      741405fa-c2d6-45e5-928e-3ddb6e6ae490-Screenshot from 2024-08-25 15-53-33.png

      I try to check the box..

      Question 1:

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      Question 2:

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      OK, I seem to be done:

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      After pressing submit:

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        johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator @mi8088
        last edited by johnpoz

        @mi8088 I was running into an issue with recaptcha awhile ago when first updated to firefox 129.. Not this site but another one, just kept asking and asking and asking and when finally got to verify it would say your answer is wrong.

        I just used chrome to get around the problem.. My understanding atleast with with recaptcha this is handled by google, if you google for recaptcha and firefox you will find it having issues going back for quite some time every now and then, etc.

        This seems to have worked itself out, since haven't see the problem as of late..

        So your issue might be related to that, and not really a netgate/pfsense sort of issue.

        edit: btw I just downloaded the installer and didn't see one captcha anything.

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          SteveITS Galactic Empire @mi8088
          last edited by

          @mi8088 said in Why is getting the installer file so complicated?:

          @SteveITS The images do it injustice..

          But please explain to me how I got this one wrong:

          When you get a chance, you should probably watch Blade Runner a few times.

          Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
          When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
          Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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            Waqar.UK @SteveITS
            last edited by

            @SteveITS

            I just tried it, and I cannot download the latest version as well.

            It say go to check out and asks to login to my Netgate web forum. I cannot go further.

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by

              You have a screenshot of that? I can ask our guys to look at it.

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              • johnpozJ
                johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator @Waqar.UK
                last edited by

                @Waqar-UK the account wouldn't be your forum account, it would be the account you created for the netgate store

                https://shop.netgate.com

                See here is my logged into the store, and showing the net installer I download the other day

                store.jpg

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                  Waqar.UK
                  last edited by Waqar.UK

                  @johnpoz

                  Thanks I understand.

                  @stephenw10
                  I will try to get a screen-grab.

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                    Waqar.UK @Waqar.UK
                    last edited by

                    OK I got to register, but got a file using Winrar:

                    pfSense-plus-installer-24.06-BETA7-amd64-20240614-1949.img

                    Can this be used to install pfsense on my Qotom i5?

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                    • GertjanG
                      Gertjan @Waqar.UK
                      last edited by

                      @Waqar-UK

                      The next step : Prepare a USB Memstick.

                      No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
                      Edit : and where are the logs ??

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                      • stephenw10S
                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by

                        Yes that's the correct installer file.

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