Hi.
You just need to unzip the file and then run the executable file (.exe)
Regards,
Sara

I began attempting to load some programs into my new ESP32 but had some errors.
is there a way to clean up/erase any of programs on both my computer AND the board itself.
also, when I need to copy and paste a program/example, where and how do I do it?

Hi,
What errors did you get?
You can simply upload an empty program to your board or you can run a command to erase flash. See this:https://rntlab.com/question/how-perform-reset-factory-esp32/
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Sara

I tried copying and pasting a 5 Kb (about 170 lines of code) file, and attempted to compile and load, but the following is the error message i got –
 
Sketch uses 646402 bytes (49%) of program storage space. Maximum is 1310720 bytes.
Global variables use 38340 bytes (11%) of dynamic memory, leaving 289340 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 327680 bytes.
esptool.py v3.0-dev
Serial port COM3
Connecting…….._____….._____….._____….._____….._____….._____….._____
A fatal error occurred: Failed to connect to ESP32: Timed out waiting for packet header
I wonder if I have a corrupted memory in my ESP32 board. If I need to reset it I need more detailed help from you please

Here is another error message
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino-sketch-0B1934080D53D2F8D474B974F6359D94\core\core.a(main.cpp.o):(.literal._Z8loopTaskPv+0x8): undefined reference to `setup()’
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino-sketch-0B1934080D53D2F8D474B974F6359D94\core\core.a(main.cpp.o):(.literal._Z8loopTaskPv+0xc): undefined reference to `loop()’
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino-sketch-0B1934080D53D2F8D474B974F6359D94\core\core.a(main.cpp.o): In function `loopTask(void*)’:
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\esp32\hardware\esp32\1.0.6\cores\esp32/main.cpp:18: undefined reference to `setup()’
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\esp32\hardware\esp32\1.0.6\cores\esp32/main.cpp:21: undefined reference to `loop()’
collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status
exit status 1
Compilation error: exit status 1
I don’t uderstand

Even my WiFi test example, which worked earlier today, is giving me this error message –
Sketch uses 206902 bytes (15%) of program storage space. Maximum is 1310720 bytes.
Global variables use 13560 bytes (4%) of dynamic memory, leaving 314120 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 327680 bytes.
esptool.py v3.0-dev
Serial port COM3
Connecting…….._____….._____….._____….._____….._____….._____….._____
A fatal error occurred: Failed to connect to ESP32: Timed out waiting for packet header
Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 2

Are you pressing the BOOT button when you start seeing the dots?
Do you have any peripherals connected to your board? In which GPIOs?
Regards,
Sara

It seems to me that I now have a corrupted board. Can you give me a simple (if possible) way to reset the ESP32 board to its original state like it was when I got it just 2 days ago. I am very new to this and it’s frustrating

Hi.
What indicates that the board might be corrupted?
Take a look at this: https://rntlab.com/question/how-perform-reset-factory-esp32/
Regards
Sara

Hi there
Having the same problem as described above. Have downloaded the CP210x Universal Windows Driver. There is no exe file. tried the others: CP210x Windows Drivers and CP210x Windows Drivers with Serial Enumerator. these run, but makes no difference. Purchased a new cable. no different, rebooted, no difference. Running windows 11.

Hi.
What is the board that you have? Can you share a link to your board?
Regards,
Sara

Thanks for coming back to me. Turns out that i had a faulty esp32. replaced it and all worked fine.

Great.
I’ll mark this issue as resolved. If you need further help, you just need to open a new question in our forum.
Regards,
Sara