IFI Loader error "No programming board found"

[sjeddie]

Hi all,

I have installed MPLab along with the IFI loader for vex from the vex website. When I try to upload a demo .hex file onto the robot through IFI, it gives me the message "No programming board found..." and stops the upload. I have searched a long time for a solution but couldn't find any; please help.
Here's a screen shot.


The Controller Verification works fine, I pressed the button on the orange cable, and the PGRM status led on the vex blinks slowly. It seems to behave like this even when the vex is off, so I'm guessing there's something wrong with the cable? Then again, when I used this cable with EasyC the robot worked fine.

I am thoroughly confused , please help!

-Eddie