Solution
This error will occur when NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (NI MAX) is opened
without Windows Administrative privileges. Follow the steps below to run NI MAX with administrative privileges.
- Close NI MAX if it is already open.
- Right-click NI MAX and select Run as administrator.
- Select the hardware you are attempting to update and select Update Firmware.
- Follow the on-screen steps.
This error can also occur if you are updating software at the same time that you are trying to update the Firmware. Your first step should be to update the Firmware and then update/install software.