Do not download random .exe files from suspicious forums. Many contain ransomware. Look for .rar or .7z archives that contain a .img or .bin file between 1GB and 4GB.

This happens because Windows cannot read Linux ext3 partitions natively.

Writing image to SD

Post your error message in the comments (including the color of your KESS board if opened).

0;5ee; requires a unique encryption key tied to the SD card to function. 0;16; 0;265;0;41e;

There isn't a "paper" in the academic sense on this topic, but there are that act as the definitive documentation.