摘要 |
An updating method for firmware that is stored as a file in an image forming apparatus that includes a file system that has a journaling function. The method comprises determining whether an update for the firmware is instructed, and determining to update the firmware when it is determined that the update is instructed; determining whether firmware for the update is stored in a storing unit when it is determined to update the firmware, and disabling the journaling function when the firmware for the update is stored in the storing unit; and updating the firmware by use of the firmware for the update in a state in which the journaling function is disabled. |