How to Install PUP on the PS3

Save PUP File to USB Flash Drive

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  Download the PUP file from the PlayStation website and save it to your computer's desktop. Right-click on the PUP file and select "Copy" from the shortcut menu.

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  Plug the USB flash drive into an unused USB port on your computer.

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  Open the folder for the USB device if it fails to open automatically.

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  Right-click on an empty area in the USB folder window. Point to "New" in the shortcut menu. Select "Folder." Name the new folder "PS3."

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  Open the "PS3" folder. Right-click on an empty area in the "PS3" folder. Point to "New" in the shortcut menu. Select "Folder." Name the new folder "UPDATE."

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  Right-click on an empty area in the "UPDATE" folder window. Select "Paste" from the shortcut menu to transfer a copy of the PUP file to the USB flash drive.

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  Right-click on the PUP file. Select "Rename" from the shortcut menu. Name the file "PS3UPDAT.PUP."

Install PUP File on PS3

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  Turn on your PS3 and TV.

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  Unplug the USB flash drive from the computer. Plug the USB flash drive into the PS3.

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  Use the arrow buttons on the PS3 controller to navigate to the "Settings" menu. Highlight "System Update" in the menu. Press the "X" button on the controller.

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  Highlight "Update via Storage Media" and press the "X" button. The PS3 will conduct a search for update data saved on the USB flash drive. You will be prompted when the update is found.

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  Press the "X" button on the controller once the update is found. Follow the remaining on-screen prompts to finish the update and install the PUP file. Do not unplug the USB device from the PS3 until the installation is complete.