How to Update the Janome M7 to Version 2.00

[@karencutchey2905]

Fingers crossed I can do this from a tablet! I don't own a computer anymore! Thanks for all the info you provide!

[@creolekitten]

Thank you! My M7 sat for about a year, unplugged while I was dealing with family matters. Then about a year ago, I was finally able to start sewing on it again, but I noticed some things were different. I didn’t pay much mine to it until tonight. LoL. I’d been sewing on the original version this whole time. 🤣😂🤣 Thanks to you, I have installed the latest version. Thanks for all your wonderful videos!

[@darlenelevy6544]

I kept getting the ERROR! message to frustration. I was trying to download the software onto a USB stick that was 256MB. The stick was way too small in memory. I figured that out on my own :) I went to Office Max a bought a 32M USB (2/$12.00). I downloaded the software onto that stick. I still got the error message until I read the DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS in the software and followed them one step at a time. You must click "copy" to get the software on to the stick. It worked like a charm and only tool about 7 minutes. Thanks to Kim for the info and detailed instructions. Thanks to those who posted and offered their solutions.

[@jenniegraham2882]

Your awsome thank you for teaching us. When we don’t have access to live teachers❣️❣️

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Happy to help!

[@michelebaker4613]

This was a great help in get my M7 Janome updated. Thanks.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it helped!

[@septemberbaby0903]

Mac user here! Thank you so much! My update only took 5ish minutes!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I hope you have have a lovely day. I just got home from a tea party and I had a wonderful time. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead. Thank you for posting your video and your expertise!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thank you! You too!

[@joanbielefeld2446]

Thank you so very much. What would I do without your clear concise tutorials?

[@alisontaylor1995]

Thank you Kim. I wouldn't have known about the upgrade otherwise.

[@granniebea03]

Thank you for the great information on the update.

[@janhollandhailey1659]

Thank you so very much .. I was catching up on your videos and didn’t realize I needed an update on my M7 .. so appreciated!!

[@leslie-gailellis1578]

Brilliant. Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this myself

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You can do it!

[@MariaMcGuireBDC]

Thank you so much! I have a Macbook Pro and with your step-by-step directions it took me under 10 minutes total to update!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome!

[@nancyg1786]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The update worked perfectly and I'm now running 2.0. I never would have known there was an update for my beloved Continental M7 if I didn't subscribe to Chatterbox Quilts.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad I could help

[@karenlarsen4470]

This was perfect! Thanks for including which files to save for the Mac! Seamless update!

[@angelaodonnell5503]

Thanks so much for this video. I only have my M7 a few days and never considered that it would need an update. Followed your instructions and updated the machine perfectly. 🤩

[@leemasiello3404]

Thank you Kim ! Upgrade was successful

[@jeanniebench9360]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. So generous to share this. So clear and helpful.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Your videos are SEW Helpful! Thanks Kim! ❤️

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiekennedy4809]

I want to thank you for the excellent information!

[@kissmystashfabricco1451]

Thank you so much for this video! Even tho I had updated it once already, I had totally forgotten how to do it lol.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome!!

[@kimwood5239]

Thank you for this information, so nice.

[@suelindbo6737]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I've had many questions about what the update is for and all I know is that it fixes some errors/bugs in the software. Go to www7.janome.co.jp/global/machineupdate/continental-m7-professional-update-to-version-2-00/ to get the software to update your Janome M7

[@SB-mt5mp]

Thanks !

[@jesipowers7867]

Thank you for this! Do you know what the update is for?

[@cynthiaknittle8482]

Thank you!!

[@meghangwentoenroe26]

First of all thank you so much Kim for all you do for us to educated . ❤ I have followed your video and updated my machine 2 of them btw. After the update my first machine screen go off total dark but the LCD lights were still On. Then I switched off the machine wait for a while switch On back but the machine totally dead. My dealer replaced new one. Soon after I updated the second machine its screen go to froze including all of the other buttons foot paddle scissor needle lock button non of them are responding then I turn off the machine On it back same thing the machine won't turn On. I turn the machine off waited over night turn On the machine it does the same thing. Is it possible that does issues caused by the update ? when I did the update it goes exactly same as in your video. Please answer me. Thanks

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Sounds like you are having quite the issues! I'm not a Janome retailer or representative so my suggestion would be to contact your dealer again to try to get this sorted out. One thing to check is that your machine is either plugged into a surge protector to protect from any electrical surges that can happen (brownouts, thunderstorms, etc.).

[@meghangwentoenroe26]

@@Chatterboxquilts thank you so much for the reply. Yes I have the electric surge. Rechecked the cabel plug in. But has no difference . My dealer also don't know why his technician has no knowdlge too. They are willing to replace new one which is the 3rd machine. But I am doubting my choice and don't know how to say No to the 3rd machine 🥺 this is my first experience with janome.!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Wow, that is disappointing for sure and I can assure you that this is not typically what happens with a Janome machine. You might want to ask the dealer for a refund at this point due to all of the issues that they can't identify. It's great that they are replacing the machine but how many will it take? If they could identify the problem, it could be resolved and you could be sure that this wouldn't happen again but as it keeps happening and they can't identify what is causing it, you might want to ask for a refund (depending on how long you've had the machine). Hopefully they can get this figured out and you'll be on your way again.

[@meghangwentoenroe26]

@@Chatterboxquilts I just got a call from the dealer they have been testing on the new replacement machine and he said the machine was fine. So he assumed it is an electrical issue which mean my house electric had problem or even worse I might not be able to use this type of machine at my house due to the electic! for me thats nonsense . If it is the electrical at my house I wouldn't be able to use any thing needs to plugged into electric right? my PC refrigerator tv etc. The electric surge protector shows very stabil wave of electric tho. I don't know what they aiming . Even the machine they want to bring is new or already serviced! its been crazy dilemma and frustration for me. I purchased it in the beginning of may but haven't been able to sew either of the machine they replaced.

[@annas.r.p.5835]

I am trying to find a video on how to MEMORIZE a stitch pattern with the M7 ... looked on the DVD that came with the machine but I wanted more information... Do you have a video on this machine technique?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I don't have one for the M7. Have you checked in the manual? In my manual, information about creating stitch patterns starts on page 81 and you get more details on page 95 as to saving what you've created so you might find these sections helpful.

[@carolkilgour6787]

Thanks so much for this. My M 7 is version 1.02. Can I go straight to version 2.0 or do I need to do version 1.1 first then upgrade to 2.0

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I believe that you should be able to go straight to version 2.0 but I would check with your Janome retailer just to confirm.

[@ElisabethHorowitz]

Hi, I appreciate your videos as I am getting to know my M7. Can you suggest what I should do? I am trying to update to version 2.0 and I even bought a simple flash drive (instead of my encrypted one) and I formatted it and downloaded the appropriate things folders on my PC. I was never able to find the exe ending though. In any case. I got an error message although the screen did turn yellow

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Sorry that you're having issues updating your M7. I'm a Mac girl so I'm not able to help much more than what was in the video as far as PC information. The .exe file should be available when you download the .zip file and there are instructions on how to "open" the files in the .zip folder on the Janome Global website at www7.janome.co.jp/global/machineupdate/continental-m7-professional-update-to-version-2-00/. If you're still having problems, your local Janome dealer should be able to help you - and I know that some of them will even update the machine if you purchased it there.

[@madooona86]

How much the watt for janome m7 if buy from Germany ? And for update new version can I use and usb stick or it include inside box

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You'll need to contact a Janome retailer in your country for this information - I'm not a Janome retailer or representative.

[@raggedyanna6-Missy]

What size and brand usb? Do I need to format it? Thank you

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I've used a variety of sizes and brands so I don't think that is as important as making sure that there are only the appropriate files on the USB stick.

[@SB-mt5mp]

Fantastic video with such clear information. I would have never known about the update. Could you tell me what changes the update provides? I’ve never had a sewing machine that required an update before. Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I can't really speak to what the update changes but I think it's more bug fixes and "behind the scenes" updates.

[@florenceduty614]

I'm not seeing "the link below to take me to the Janome site for the update...

[@Chatterboxquilts]

The link is in the Description below the video.

[@florenceduty614]

@@Chatterboxquilts ty I got it, now my windows won't let me open the file to access the file to save. I don't have windows 11 yet. Could that be it?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm not sure about that as I'm not a PC user. You might need to check with you Janome dealer about this. :(

[@lexitejeda6209]

@@florenceduty614 it’s not for lack of windows 11. I’m running 8.

[@alysiapowell9169]

HELP!!! I attempted to update my brand new machine this morning and it is stuck on the Yellow screen. What do I do???

[@Chatterboxquilts]

There can be a variety of reasons why this occurred. First, try another USB stick. Second, make sure only the appropriate file is on the USB stick - if there are other files on it, the system gets confused and it won't work. if you try both of these and are still having issues, I would check with your local Janome retailer for additional help. (I'm not a Janome rep or retailer).

[@deborahhobbs8941]

My screen never turned yellow

[@memeyers1962]

I must be an idiot because I followed the MAC directions but when I try to upload them to my M7 I keep getting the yellow screen with ERROR across it. Is there something I missed?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Make sure that you only have the five files from the PROG file - not the entire file folder - on the USB stick. You need to open up all the files until you find the PROG file, open it, and then drag the files out of it and onto the USB stick. If you have the other files from the update folders on the USB stick you will get an error. If you pull only those 5 files over and still get an error, I would try another USB stick (or reformat the one you are using) and try again. Hope this works for you.

[@memeyers1962]

@@Chatterboxquilts thank you. I deleted the previous download and downloaded the files a second time. The second time worked like a charm, maybe first file and an issue. But, thank you for your help, link and video. I had been trying to find the file to no avail until you. I truly enjoy your videos and find them very educational and informative.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

So glad it worked out for you!

[@patticlaude1]

What does janome charge for update?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

There is no charge for the update software - it's free on their global website (link in Description below video).

[@lexitejeda6209]

My yellow screen just said “Error”

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You might have to try another USB stick. If you are a Mac user, you need to only transfer over the 5 files in the PROG folder, not the whole folder itself. If these suggestions don't help, you might have to contact your local Janome retailer to get additional help - they may even update the machine for you. Hope it works for you.