| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the time required for updating of firmware.SOLUTION: Provided is 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: a determining step for determining whether an update for the firmware is instructed (S502), and determining to update the firmware when it is determined that the update is instructed; a disabling step for determining whether firmware for the update is stored in storing means when it is determined to update the firmware (S505), and disabling the journaling function when the firmware for the update is stored in the storing unit (S507); and an updating step for updating the firmware by use of the firmware for the update in a state in which the journaling function is disabled (S509). |
