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The only thing I see there that might apply to this problem is "Pod xt Series: Factory Reset, Reflash, and Firmware Updates". I'll try it when I have time. Thanks, Don

For about 1.5 minutes after power on, my POD XT makes a horrible noise which then fades out, after which the unit works normally. I checked the AC adapter with my digital voltmeter and it is showing the proper voltage of 9 volts AC. The firmware version is v3.01 and USB V1.12. I have attached an mp3 file I recorded with my phone and also a screen shot of what it looks like in Audacity. I purchased this POD XT about 10 or 15 years ago used at Guitar Center. It did not exhibit this noise at first. I think it only started doing this about 5 years ago. Any ideas? Thanks, Don POD_Noise.mp3

I know I'm a beginner here but since the screen shot shows that Monkey can see the PODxt and can see what is installed and the version(s) and it shows that the USB firmware installed is the same as the latest I think that indicates my computer is communicating with the PODxt. I think I did not successfully attach the screen shot on my first post, but I think I have done so now. Thanks, Don

I purchased a PODxt used from a music store this week. I was able to successfully register it at line6.com after making an account there. Per instructions I found on the site to upgrade the firmware, I downloaded and installed Line 6 Monkey on my Windows 7 SP1 computer. After I installed the drivers for the PODxt Monkey was able to see it. As you can see from the attached screen shot, Drivers, USB Firmware, Line 6 License Manager and Line 6 Monkey are installed with the latest versions. But Flash Memory has a question mark and the Update Selection button is grayed out. I also ran License Manager and authorized the PODxt and my computer. Since the goal of all this was to upgrade the Flash Memory (firmware) to version 3.01 I'm pretty frustrated and would appreciate any help. Since I play guitar and bass I was very interested to read that if you have version 3.01 you can install the Bass Expansion Model Pack. I will probably do that later as it is $99. I only paid $99.99 for the PODxt so will take some time to get used to the basic functions with guitar before moving on to bass. Thanks, Don