Device configuration unable to import

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The system rejects a backup or configuration file you are trying to load.

Symptoms
  • "Incompatible file format"
  • Import hangs
  • Settings don't change
Possible Causes
  • Version mismatch
  • File corruption
  • Wrong file extension

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Version

Ensure the backup was created on the same (or older) version of the software.

2

Verify File Integrity

Open the file in Notepad to see if it contains readable data or just gibberish.

3

Manual Import

Paste the contents of the backup directly into the active config file.

When to See a Technician

Importing a config from a different hardware model can cause system crashes.

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