How to Go from Xbox to Xbox Media Center in 30 minutes


by Erik Feb 15, 2006 fileunderFound in Microsoft Xbox


Note: If you have any questions or problems, please consult the FAQ first. It can be found here. If this does not answer your question, feel free to ask dialupinternetuser, a site moderator.
So you've heard rumors of, or perhaps seen friends with, a pimped out Xbox running Xbox Media Center. They are streaming their favorite TV shows, movies, mp3s, and pictures all to their kickass home theater, and now you want some of that action. This guide is written to help you get from a standard Microsoft Xbox to a Xbox Media Center in a relatively short time with the least amount of headaches.
I've compiled a step-by-step guide with a complete parts/software list for everything you'll need to get, to know, and to do, so that you can consider yourself amongst the XBMC elite. I have a set up a discussion here for those of you with any questions about this guide or to answer any problems you may encounter.
Items You'll Need
  1. Microsoft Xbox ($150)
  2. Networked PC Computer ($???)
  3. Original MechAssault game ($20)
  4. Datel Xbox Action Replay ($25)
  5. Krayzie's NDURE installer ($0)
  6. Xbox Media Center (XBMC) ($0)
  7. FlashFXP ($0)
  8. 7-Zip ($0)
  9. uTorrent ($0)
(note: many advanced users prefer to use a USB memory stick alongside an adapter to transfer the save to their Xbox.  Read how to do this here)
 
WARNING: Attempting to modify your Xbox is done at your own risk as it is possible to damage your console through the steps outlined in this guide. It also can affect your Xbox Live account. If you have Xbox Live and want to play a game on it, you MUST start your Xbox with the game in the tray. Do not start the Xbox and then put the game in. Doing so will result in you being banned from XBL.

1. Get an Xbox!

Either you can go out and buy a new Xbox, a used Xbox, or use your existing Xbox. Once you are done with the XBMC modifications, it'll be worth its weight in gold. Now, you should make sure you are fairly familiar with the Xbox and the controller. This guide will refer to the Xbox "Dashboard", which refers to the software that loads (hint: it's green) when you turn on your Xbox without a game in it.

2. Buy the necessary equipment

There are two purchases that you need to make to get your Xbox running XBMC. You need to buy a game called MechAssault (also can be done with 007: Agent Under Fire and Splinter Cell using a very similar process, but that is outside of the scope of this guide. For more information about using the other games, read the readme.txt that comes with the NDURE installer), and you need to get an Xbox Action Replay.

2.1 : Buy MechAssault

Mech Assault

You must find an original copy of MechAssault that can be used to modify your original Xbox. This game may be hard to find, so your best bet may be from a friend or from a used store or renting it. You have to make sure that the version of the game is correct before you make your purchase otherwise you might waste $20 or so. The reason is because Microsoft has "fixed" MechAssault in subsequent versions so that the exploit cannot be run. Please read this forum for more info.
 
The newer copies of MechAssault say either "Game of the Year" or will be designated as "Platinum Hits" and these will not work.You need a copy of MechAssault that is listed as either Part No. X08-82261, X08-82262 or X08-82264. Take a look at the pictures below to find out where to read the part number on the box and disc. You should note that sometimes when buying used games the disc will be matched with a different case, so you should make sure the part number on the disc is the proper one.
NOTE: To be certain that your copy of MechAssault will work, take a look at the laser etching on the inner ring of the disc. If you see MS02301L then it will work, if it is MS02308L then it will not.
You will need to hang on to your copy of MechAssault if you ever want to undo the modifications you've made to your Xbox, but otherwise this game can sit on your shelf as it is will not be needed after you've performed the exploit.

2.2 : Buy an Xbox Action Replay

Action Replay!

The Xbox Action Replay is a device that allows you to load game saves from your PC to your Xbox using your PC's USB interface and an included 8 MB memory card. It is available for approx. $25 at most stores that sell games.
Once you've successfully performed the exploit, technically, you do not have any reason to keep this device as it will not be needed. However, you may want to keep it on hand in case you want to perform another exploit on another Xbox (or use it for its intended purpose).

You can also make your own USB controller adapter and use the Action Replay software.  This works fine.  Here is one method.  This will save a trip to the store, but you will still have to download the Action Replay software.

3. Download the required shareware

Before we get started with the mod, you will need to get 3 pieces of shareware software that will become necessary later: mIRC, FlashFXP, and WinRAR. If you have any of these already, then you can use your existing copy.

3.1 : Download/Install uTorrent

uTorrent
 
uTorrent is a freeware BitTorrent client. This application is needed to download files off of the Internet using the BitTorrent protocol. In this guide, it is used to download Krayzie's NDURE Installer. Read about it on Wikipedia.
 
uTorrent can be downloaded from http://www.utorrent.com

3.2 : Download/Install FlashFXP

FlashFXP

FlashFXP is a great FTP transfer tool that you will use to move files back and forth between your PC and Xbox.
 
Go to http://www.inicom.net/pages/en.ffxp-home.php to get your shareware copy that is free to try for 30 days.
 
Note: The main reason FlashFXP is used is because it is well known. Once your 30 days with FlashFXP is up, either buy FlashFXP or switch to Filezilla. Filezilla is a free, open-source, FTP client.

3.3 : Download/Install 7-Zip

7-Zipis a free, open-source archive manager that you will need to uncompress .RAR files. This is much like a .ZIP file that you may already be familiar with. It can be downloaded here.

4. Download the Xbox software

There are two key pieces of software that need to be loaded onto your Xbox for your mod to be considered complete, the NDURE installer and Xbox Media Center. There is a website created by an XBMC used know as T3CH that provides current, compiled, XBMC releases.
 
NDURE must be downloaded from bitTorrent or Xbins. (The use of Xbins is outside the scope of this guide, however it will provide more recent files than bitTorrent. Read how to use it here.) I recommend you familiarize yourself with the BitTorrent protocol and how to download files using this protocol if you are not already. Don't worry, it's not too complicated to use. Instead of downloading files directly, you must first download a torrent file (has a .torrent file extension) first, then open this file using a BitTorrent client such as uTorrent to manage the downloading of the actual file(s).

4.1 : Download Krayzie's NDURE exploit

Do a search for "NDURE" on TorrentSpy to download a torrent file called something like "Xbox Softmod Krayzie NDURE" with a file size of approximately 36MB. Open the torrent with uTorrent to download Krayzie's softmod installer. It will likely be zipped AND rarred so you'll have to unzip and unrar it to somewhere on your PC. This package includes the files necessary to mod your Xbox using either Mech Assault, Splinter Cell, or Agent Under Fire. There will be one folder for each of these options.

4.2 : Download Xbox Media Center (XBMC)

Xbox Media Center
 
Download Xbox Media Center from http://t3ch.yi.se. There are several versions. You should download either the most current SVN release, or the stable 2.0.0.1 release. For new users I recommend the stable release. The software will be rarred, so use 7-Zip to extract the files.
 

5. Install Krayzie's exploit on your Xbox

Now that we've collected all of the necessary hardware, software, and game necessary to perform the XBMC modification, we can get started with the actual mod. The first step of the mod is to load the NDURE gamesave file onto your Xbox using Action Replay. Actually, this "file" is a gamesave that runs within your copy of Mech Assault.

5.1 Install and run Action Replay on your PC

Action Replay should come with an install CD that you need to install first before you get started. Follow the instructions provided by the install software, and once finished, insert the Action Replay device complete with the memory card into your PC's USB port, then start the Action Replay software.

5.2 Copy Krayzie's Exploit to the Action Replay memory Card

You should see three columns in the Action Replay window. Drag-and-drop the ZIP file labeled udata.zip, located at "\Krayzie Ndure Pack\MA\MA save" from the compressed files downloaded from Step 4.3 into the center column labeled "PC database" (You must drag from My Computer and drop in the center column). Now scroll down the list until you see "MechAssault" and a child item labeled "Run Linux".
"Run Linux" is the title of the game save that you will load up within MechAssault. Drag and drop this file from the "PC Database" column to the "Memory Card" column on the left. This process can take several minutes as the memory card is written. A dialog should tell you when it is complete, then proceed to step 5.3.

5.3 Copy Krayzie's NDURE exploit from the memory card to the Xbox

NOTE: You must delete all previous MechAssault gamesaves from the Xbox before continuing. Also, you must remove all Xbox Live Mech Assault downloaded content.
You now must move the "Run Linux" game save from the memory card to your Xbox hard drive.
 
Insert the memory card into your Xbox controller, power on your Xbox (without a game), and you should see the familiar Xbox dashboard welcome screen. Select the section labeled "memory" and follow the following three screen captures to get the gamesave from the card to the Xbox.
NOTE: When attempting to copy the gamesave from the memory card, make sure to press right on the directional pad to select the smaller MechAssault circle, as in the second screen capture above. Use common sense and you can figure this out easily.

6. Perform the exploit

Up until now, you have not done anything to your Xbox other than load the gamesave. Step 6 crucial as this is where the actual exploit will take place.  Before following the next stemps make sure you have dashboard 5960 or greater. You can update your dashboard by running a Live game and connecting to the Live service (you don't have to be signed up with Live).  Or you can run a newer game like Halo 2 that will update the dashboard automatically. To check your dashboard version, power on your Xbox without a game in it, select settings, and then system info. Read the text, and at the bottom it will say D: xxxx, which is your dashboard version.

6.1 Run Linux

Put your copy of MechAssault into your Xbox and it should load up. From the main menu in Mech Assault select the option labeled "campaign". Now, you should see the familiar gamesave title "Run Linux". Load this gamesave by highlight it and pressing "A".

6.2 Start the Exploit

After you selected "Run Linux" you will end up at what looks to be a new program. This is installer's main menu. This program is the UnleashX dashboard written as an alternative dashboard to the Xbox dashboard with a set of scripts prepared by a person who refers to himself online as Krayzie. The exploit is bundled with this dashboard and can be accessed from the menu option labeled Install Softmod.
 
NOTE: Some newer versions of the script ask you which dashboard to install either UnleashX or EvolutionX; this install covers UnleashX.  The UnleashX dashboard is suggested as it does not have functions that will wipe out your xbox (BIOS (EEPROM) Flashing, etc.)

(1) First, select the option to back up your EEPROM  it is the first option on the top (the software will not install unless you backup the EEPROM), select YES on the next screen and then OK on the following screen:
 
 
 
The UnleashX dash will then load a portion of the EvolutionX dashboard to backup the EEPROM (you should see the first screen - if you see the second just select backup):
 
 
 
There are no bells or whistles to let you know things worked, if you do not get an error then things worked.  Depending on the script version  you have, it will either return to the Ndure installer OR it will sit at the 2nd screen above, hit the eject button and it should return to the Ndure installer IF it does not you can restart your xbox (if you see the 2nd screen it is safe).
 
(2) When you return to the install screen it is suggested you backup the EEPROM to the MU (Memory Unit) and keep it in a safe place - you will need this in case anything goes wrong and MU's are cheap.
 
(3) install the softmod. The installer will guide you through the install procedure and keep you updated on its progress. Once the mod is complete you will be prompted to reset your Xbox and remove the game. The installer will then make a shadow copy of your C drive. After reboot, you will now have a modded Xbox!
 
 
Krayzie's installer is really well put together, and you only have to follow the instructions that popup once you've started the mod. Please use this forum on xbox-scene to correspond with Krayzie directly or to read what others have experienced when modding their Xbox.

6.3 OPTIONAL: Uninstallation and troubleshooting

After step 6.2 is complete your Xbox is setup so that you can get to the UnleashX install dashboard by launching "Run Linux" as you did in step 6.1.

You can disable the exploit by selecting "Switch softmod on/off" from the menu.
This menu has FTP functionality which may come in handy if something goes wrong. For now, we can move on.
 

6.4 Backup your Xbox Information (Not Optional for recovery)

It is strongly recomened that you backup the Xbox information before you do anything else.  This backup information needs to be safely stored somewhere other than on your Xbox in case of a hardware failure, hard drive corruption (or user errors).  Without this information you may not be able to recover from such a problem without extensive knowledge of electronics, or great expense. 

To backup the information FTP into your xbox, using the steps below.  In the Xbox directory you should see E: drive, under that drive you should see BACKUP as a directory.  This directory and all content needs to be copied from the XBox onto a computer (and burned to a CDROM). Inside this directory make sure that you have EEPROM and CDRIVE. The CDRIVE directory should contain about 175Meg of files (this is your original XBOX hard drive before the exploit) and the EEPROM directory should contain about 2.23Meg of files (This is a copy of your eeprom contents - special serial numbers and keys, will detail this in the FAQ) 

7. Install XBMC on your Xbox

Powering on your Xbox without a game loaded should now bring you to the EvolutionX dashboard. Many people could be happy to leave EvolutionX as their default dashboard on their modified Xbox but I very much prefer to install Xbox Media Center because of the aforementioned amazing media streaming capabilities.
This is possible because you now have access to your Xbox's hard drive through FTP access over your network. Cool, eh?

7.1 Connect the Xbox to your network

If you haven't already, you need to connect your Xbox to your network (or at least your PC) so that you can get FTP access. If you have a typical home network with a router, then your Xbox should be accessible by an IP address assigned by DHCP on your router. (Read this if you don't have a home network and will have to connect your Xbox to your PC using a crossover cable).
     
Determine your Xbox's IP Address by going into the "settings" section in EvolutionX where it should be listed. You can check to see if your Xbox is available on your network by "pinging" this IP address from the command prompt on your PC. To do this open the command prompt (Hint: It's under accessories in the start menu) and type ping ipadress of xbox.

7.2 Copy XBMC to the Xbox using FlashFXP

Go to the location on your PC where you download your copy of the XBMC .RAR file. Using WinRAR, extract the files to your PC.
 
Start FlashFXP and navigate locally to the location where you extracted XBMC on your PC. Now, open a new FTP connection to your Xbox by clicking the lightning bolt and then selecting quick connect. Enter in the IP address from step 7.1 and username: xbox with password: xbox. You should now be able to get access to the Xbox's directory structure. Be sure to uncheck Use Passive Mode on the options tab. If you do not do this, your transfers will take forever.
Navigate to /E/Dashboard/ on your Xbox. This is where EvolutionX is installed, so to have XBMC replace EvolutionX, you simply have to copy the XBMC files to this location, overwriting the existing files. Now select all of the files from XBMC that are located on your PC and transfer them to the /E/Dashboard/ directory on your Xbox. This will take several minutes, so please be patient.
Once this is complete and you power cycle your Xbox, Xbox Media Center should start up.
You can configure Xbox Media Center from within the dashboard itself or the setting can be modified directly in the XboxMediaCenter.xml file located in the root of the application directory on the Xbox.

8. Configure your network shares

To start streaming your media from your PC or home network it is as simple as creating network shares of your media folders on your PC. You should be able to navigate to the computers on your network using the SMB network options from within XBMC. Also, you can create shortcuts to you media folders in XBMC so you don't have to navigate through so many folders to get at all of your media. For more information about this, go here.

Conclusions

Congratulations, you now have a pimped out Xbox running Xbox Media Center!
There are many capabilities that have not been mentioned in this guide, and I leave you to discover the splendor that is the modified Xbox with Xbox Media Center.

 

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529 comments

1.  avatar bbrevolt  Aug 27, 2006 9:39pm

Great article! Took me about 2.5 hours but it was totally worth it. Plays everything and can now play dvds without the remote!
2.  avatar motselig99  Aug 28, 2006 5:45pm

Are you still able to play Xbox games without uninstalling the Media Center prog.?
3.  avatar HOG HEAD   Aug 29, 2006 9:42am

ive done it it works great .. yea you can still play xbox games plus play on x box live if you use the right softmod installer ,, i play halo 2 all the time with no issues on live ... the media center is an app that can be used from the dashboard its just like running a program on a pc .. ps you can also play your backed up xbox games the way to play on live is to cold boot the game meaning put the game in and turn on the xbox from the power button and it will boot the game not the soft mod dash and then you can sighn into live .... well good luck
4.  avatar HOG HEAD   Aug 29, 2006 9:45am

lol one correction on above post you can play your bought xbox games on live not your backups dont want to confuse anyone lol its early in the am ..
5.  avatar excelon  Aug 29, 2006 6:49pm

Is there a Link to upgrading the Xbox HD after successfully following these steps?
6.  avatar Erik  Aug 31, 2006 8:34pm

excelon, read this.
7.  avatar Omar  Sep 09, 2006 3:55am

Yes, I'm 99% sure it does.
8.  avatar nestafett  Sep 09, 2006 6:06am

Hi, Im about to get a xbox and set all this up, but my tv is not close to my modem to connect the xbox to. is there a cheap way to make my xbox wirelss? can i just get a usb wireless adapter or do i have to buy a special adapter? (Ive seen tutorials on how to open it up and soder stuff, but i dont trust myself with that) I'm using this as a cheap way to get a media center and less wires. so hopefully i dont have to run a long one from my comp or buy an expensive adapter. thanks!
9.  avatar Omar  Sep 09, 2006 11:26am

Yes you can network your Xbox without running a cable by using a Wireless Brige, like this one from Linksys.
10.  avatar EasyToRemember91  Sep 10, 2006 6:01pm

hey so i got that Krayzie guy's exploit and downloaded it through torrent and then went to action replay and it didn't give me the option to open a mechassualt thing can anyone help me please? just leave a comment here please because i am not familiar with any accounts here thank you
11.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Sep 11, 2006 10:57am

you need to put the gamesave onto the action replay. Then take the memory card and copy the fil to mechassualt on your xbox, not computer
12.  avatar EasyToRemember91  Sep 11, 2006 4:21pm

Hey can someone help me again im sure i sound like a retard but i downloaded one of the run linux files from codejunkies.com and it works but once i get it on my the game and click run linux my xbox shuts off and says an error code 21 can anyone give me a run linux file or a link to a good one so i can finally run the linux file please
13.  avatar spongy  Sep 13, 2006 5:50am

Do I need a wireless adapter on the XBMC to connect to both my PC or router ? Is there an updated version of tutorial that is easier as I am afraid that I might screw up somewhere since this tutorial does not sound easy ? -
14.  avatar bbrevolt  Sep 14, 2006 5:04pm

Before embarking on this tutorial read it through twice. Completely worth it. Now I can play avi's/divx on cd/dvds on the box and don't need to stream it to the tv or have a dvd-divx player. The only expensive thing is the action replay. The game is only $2 at gamestop.
15.  avatar bbrevolt  Sep 14, 2006 5:06pm

In order to network my xbox and computer I hardlined the xbox to my router and used a wireless usb adaptor for my desktop.
16.  avatar kakkarot  Sep 14, 2006 6:52pm

yeah I did all of the steps till the part where u gotta instal the 2nd part after the backup thingie..and it kept saying error and wouldnt instal....so i clicked on other thinges in the menu and ended up clicking on something which then turned of my xbox...when i turned it back on there was a black screen with green leters saying call customer support in a buch of different languages..and there is a big white 21 on the top left corner of the screen...and it does this every time..what do I do now?...is it broken?..can annyone help???...
17.  avatar kakkarot  Sep 14, 2006 8:10pm

damn...i need a xbox rescue disc it said there should have been instructions for one on the readme...but I have no readme file...i need helP :`(...
18.  avatar randalljr  Sep 15, 2006 1:03am

im new to all this but it does sound interesting. my question is i already have windows media to my xbox 360, is this something that is worth doing. how diferent is this setup as appose to what i got now???
19.  avatar fox  Sep 15, 2006 4:03am

ok sucessfuly got evox onto xbox. am goingto put xbmc on next. however when i put a dvd in to xbox and press launch dvd a sign comes up saying loading and nothing. has this happend to anyone else? havn't really looked into it yet, but before i do i thought i would post this and try get some feed back. by the way was very easy to mod xbox with ndure, tried heaps of other ways but this was the only one that worked
20.  avatar fox  Sep 15, 2006 4:10am

p.s. has anyone tried to burn xmbc to dvd and load it to xbox or can it only be done by ftp?
21.  avatar fox  Sep 15, 2006 4:25am

ok sorted my dvd problem. put mechassult back into xbox and pressed run linux a new dash came up went to xtras and loaded dvd codec
22.  avatar s049031  Sep 15, 2006 3:06pm

I want to know if its possible to go back to factory xbox settings, and if its possible to turn the mod off so you can play online
23.  avatar kakkarot  Sep 15, 2006 4:06pm

ugh...does annyone know were I can find an Ms dash recovery cd or atleast the data that I can make into a cd...and will it work even though linux has dissapeared when I try to load it up on mech assult?
24.  avatar fox  Sep 15, 2006 9:04pm

you can turn mod off if you used krayzies ndure package. put mechassult game into xbox and run linux. a screen will come up with option of turning off mod. also try some of the afterdawn forums or xbox scene heaps of helpful info
25.  avatar fox  Sep 15, 2006 9:11pm

hay kakkarot download ndure, i got from isohunt and utorrent. unzip or unrar and look in "krayzies ndure pack" folder. open 007, sc, or ma the read me files there good luck
26.  avatar fox  Sep 16, 2006 3:52am

ok got another question for ewes (lol yous) can i run a remote/portable hdd through one of the usb ports on the front of xbox and run xbmc or any apps from there?
27.  avatar kakkarot  Sep 16, 2006 6:10pm

fox I have that pack but what do I do with it?...do I take the image file the bin and burn it?...cause I tried the ms one with cdrwin 5 and I dont know if I set the options right but It didnt work when I put it into my xbox...you see the run linux campaign does not appear when i load mechassult like it did before...so I cant get to the screen where I can turn off the mod...nor can I get to the original dash board...all It ever does is either run games or show an error screen with a big 21 in it...please if anny one has anny Idea how to fix this email me at adinhad@yahoo.com but ill check back on here in a while...thanks again fox...
28.  avatar fox  Sep 17, 2006 5:57am

kakkarot try xboxscene.com how to fix error 21 by removing xbox live, hope this helps man
29.  avatar kakkarot  Sep 18, 2006 11:09pm

I gotta crack open the xbox and conect it to my comp...delete some data and put new data on box...sounds fun...thanks again fox...now let me see if I can find a capable screw driver in my dads tool box...
30.  avatar hur  Sep 20, 2006 4:05am

Here's a torrent for the other games (James Bond, Splinter Cell) in case you can't find MechAttack..though t has it too. BTW BEST guide, thanks. http://www.btmon.com/Games/XBOX/XBOX_SOFTMOD_KRAYZIE_NDURE_2.0.torrent.html
31.  avatar hur  Sep 20, 2006 6:34am

I found out the torrent above is for 1.0 files...so try send$$pace here for 1.1 files of all three games: http://www.sendspace.com/file/tpz594
32.  avatar hur  Sep 20, 2006 3:02pm

BTW what's with absolutely no stores seling it/being rude about this "Action Replay" thing? One of them was like "No we don't sell that kind of stuff" and hung up on me. WTF!
33.  avatar Colt  Sep 20, 2006 4:24pm

why cant i connect to xbox live?
34.  avatar snagdxr  Sep 20, 2006 8:31pm

how how come my action replaydos not have run linux for mechassault
35.  avatar snagdxr  Sep 20, 2006 8:32pm

how how come my action replay dos not have run linux for mechassault
36.  avatar snagdxr  Sep 20, 2006 8:33pm

how come my action replay dos not have run linux for mechassault
37.  avatar Erik  Sep 20, 2006 10:11pm

@Colt and @snagdxr: please post more details about your respective problems in the discussion linked to in the beginning of this guide, and I should be able to help you.
38.  avatar PLoppeh  Sep 21, 2006 8:34am

does anyone know where i can get a program that takes a european game (PAL) to play on a north american Xbox
39.  avatar 6ujufy  Sep 21, 2006 1:18pm

no
40.  avatar Erik  Sep 21, 2006 1:21pm

Actually, I believe you can play PAL games on your modded Xbox.
41.  avatar hur  Sep 22, 2006 12:22am

Hey Erik, have you seen http://home.iprimus.com.au/miarose/readme.htm It's supposed to add PVR-like functionality to the XBMC...there's a more recent plugin here: http://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/Download/Plugins/Others/XboxMediaCenter-MediaPortalIntegration/
42.  avatar hur  Sep 22, 2006 12:26am

Sorry, here's the official site of "Media Portal": http://www.team-mediaportal.com/
43.  avatar SiRCRX  Sep 22, 2006 1:50am

Hey guys just did the mod seems to work really good big test is with a burnt game but i have a question Has anyone else ran into poor picture quality? i have an LG 50" rear projection with the componet video cables and i can't seem to get the pictures clear it's blurry soon as i load the MS dash the picture is fine any help would be great Cheers!
44.  avatar thechydude  Sep 23, 2006 4:36pm

I havent been able to mod my xbox becase i am looking for the cable for the memory card to hook it up to my computer, but i am excited to mod my xbox as soon as i can find it. I have dial-up witch i hate sometimes but if you are going to mod ur xbox and have dil up it should take about 5 or 6 hours to download the files needed. That is 5 of 6 hours total for all of them together.
45.  avatar chuckles2k6  Sep 23, 2006 4:46pm

do i need to use the WET54g for the wireless bridge or can I use the Linksys Gaming adaptor?
46.  avatar ZiggyM  Sep 24, 2006 7:39pm

I do not have a E/Dashboard Directory on My Xbox now what ???
47.  avatar SiRCRX  Sep 25, 2006 4:11pm

with this Ndure softmod am i able to play PAL games on my NTCS Xbox? if so can someone please tell me how this is done so far i am not able to get it running cheers!
48.  avatar raj16  Sep 25, 2006 7:03pm

Can I use X-box 360 instead and get the same result????????
49.  avatar QuickJolt  Sep 26, 2006 8:57am

no you can not use a 360
50.  avatar QuickJolt  Sep 26, 2006 8:58am

and the most recent version of the installer mentioned on this tut is kraizes ndure installer 1.1.1 there is no 2.0. just go to xboxscene.com they can answerall your questinos in minutes with percise advice.
51.  avatar QuickJolt  Sep 26, 2006 8:59am

xboxscene.com host the actual xbmc forums trust them.
52.  avatar raj16  Sep 27, 2006 5:05pm

thanks u quickjolt for all the info.
53.  avatar hur  Sep 27, 2006 8:54pm

I don't really understand how to install 1.1.1 myself from krayzie's post..
54.  avatar addme  Sep 28, 2006 1:00pm

hi guys,can any one give me a link to a site where it give a detailed instrutions on how to mod your xbox useing the splinter cell or oo7,as i can not find a copy of mec, many thanks.
55.  avatar Erik  Sep 28, 2006 3:22pm

@addme: it's almost the same as listed in this guide, just make sure to copy the correct files to your memory card (use the Splinter Cell or 007 folder instead of the MA folder). I haven't done it, but it's almost trivial to switch.
56.  avatar thechydude  Sep 28, 2006 9:40pm

to give feed back i did it through splinter cell and it works great
57.  avatar frolickingassbeaver  Sep 29, 2006 9:23am

On the Dash, it says "My Programs". What does that entail? Can you run Firefox? Or a word editing program?
58.  avatar Erik  Sep 29, 2006 10:43am

You can run applications built for the Xbox. Emulators, Homebrew games, etc. There is a browser but I don't think it's that good.
59.  avatar escort75  Sep 29, 2006 10:47pm

Hi people just wondered as ive just modded my xbox with evox would it be possible to install xmbc and say unleashx along side this if so any help would be welcomed thanks..xmbc looks good too...
60.  avatar James Bay Snypz  Sep 30, 2006 1:14am

can anyone help me soft mod plz
61.  avatar jwhung  Oct 01, 2006 11:59am

Hi, Erik I follows your instructions and stop in Step 6.1. When I try to run Linux, xbox shows "unable to load ". I have recopy the data.zip file to action replay and restart but it didn't work. Do I miss anything? thx you
62.  avatar kingofthecoast  Oct 01, 2006 6:20pm

IS THERE ANYONE WHO LIVES IN MICHIGAN WHO IS WILLING TO MOD MY XBOX? I WILL PAY!
63.  avatar frolickingassbeaver  Oct 01, 2006 9:33pm

Where can I download homebrew games, XBox apps, etc? Is the instillation essentially just stick in a boot disk, and go, or is it the same kind of "transfer-the-files-then-load-a-save-game"thing? After I get this on, can I download Xebian? How about XUbuntu?
64.  avatar SX_512  Oct 05, 2006 10:24am

@ Frolicking... I'm not 100% sure of this but i think you can get that 'homebrew' stuff of torrent sites. Also, although i havent done it myself, i have read tutorials on the net about installing Xebian on the xbox, i believe it is the only or the most stable or something version of linux for the xbox.... Just try googling 'install linux on your xbox' or something like that. Also, you may find this tutorial helpful, just scroll down to the bit after installing the 'emergency linux' or whatever it is.
65.  avatar SX_512  Oct 05, 2006 10:25am

Woops, left out the link. Here it is http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/59201336
66.  avatar Erik  Oct 05, 2006 10:42am

@frolick: Read this guide on Xbox-scene.
67.  avatar frolickingassbeaver  Oct 05, 2006 7:20pm

Thank you SX 512 and Erik. You guys pwn. hXc.
68.  avatar Aliminator  Oct 07, 2006 6:03am

WTF is the Q Drive? Why does it takes up 3.5 GBs? Now my E Drive only has 3.5 GBs left...(my game saves are not even over 1 GB)
69.  avatar Erik  Oct 07, 2006 10:42am

The Q drive is a virtual drive. A shortcut to your XBMC install directory. That's why it has the same amount of space as your E drive. They're the same partition.
70.  avatar towlett  Oct 07, 2006 9:01pm

I followed the instructions but when I boot I still get EvolutionX dashboard, not XBMC. :-( Anyone have a list compiled of what files/folders should be where?
71.  avatar zbroszczyk  Oct 08, 2006 11:13am

hey.if you do this can you make modded maps on halo 2?
72.  avatar Aliminator  Oct 08, 2006 6:13pm

So Q Drive is same as E Drive? ok....but why do I only have 3.5 GBs left? does XBMC takes up 3 GBs?
73.  avatar Omar  Oct 08, 2006 7:13pm

The xbox saves 2GB for caching. The other gig maybe went to saves/custom soundtracks?
74.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Oct 09, 2006 9:32am

note: for non high speed users, runnning halo 2 by itself does update dashboard. To check to dashboard go to System on MS dash and wait for the D: #### to come by, #### is the dash
75.  avatar Aliminator  Oct 10, 2006 11:40am

is there a way to upgrade xbox HDD?
76.  avatar ddmax81  Oct 11, 2006 9:44pm

I have been trying to get hold of a working copy of XBMC, but not successful. If any one can direct me to the correct site please.... Thanks D
77.  avatar enetrprise  Oct 14, 2006 11:05pm

I have heard rumors of geeks using Windows on an xbox is true >>>>?????
78.  avatar HOG HEAD   Oct 15, 2006 1:03am

xbox remote .. i have an keymap xml file that changes the volume with the xbox remote in videos u use the up and down arrows in music you use the numbers 3 and 9 .. 3 and 9 work in videos also and in the dash of xbmc it is kinda usefull ,, i never liked the fact that you have three ways to skip through the movie and no way to turn up the volume so i spent like 2 hrs figuring out the way it works . if any one would like the same thing you can email me or im me at how_justin@yahoo.com and ill be happy to send you my xml file any you just ftp it over and it works with techs build as seen above in the main picture o and ddmax i have a good copy of media center if you need one ..
79.  avatar frolickingassbeaver  Oct 16, 2006 10:39pm

Hey, I try to connect my PC to my Xbox with FXP and it tells me either "The connection timed out" or that it connects, no XBOX files show up, and then it says "Disconnected".. What's wrong? How do I fix it?
80.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Oct 19, 2006 3:32pm

what exactly are the autoinstallers, i found one called franks xbmx autoinstaller on torrent, is this any good?
81.  avatar Omar  Oct 19, 2006 3:58pm

Autoinstallers are DVDs or CDs that you stick into your Xbox when it's already modded that does all the installation and setup of all the programs for you. So you don't need to mess around with FTPing, knowing the proper folders, etc etc.
82.  avatar hur  Oct 19, 2006 8:18pm

I just used a cheap USB adapter cable for the xbox controller instead of the uber EXPENSIVE action replay, you can find the walkthrough for that on xbox-scene. When I had ftp problems I also had to set the connection "active' instead of passive in advanced settings in my ftp client. btw this is a great guide.
83.  avatar Erik  Oct 19, 2006 10:24pm

The USB adapter cable route is definitely a great option. I haven't tried it myself, but I'm sure with some help from xbox-scene, it's a cinch.
84.  avatar zippo  Oct 20, 2006 9:26am

Question: If an Xbox has the Evolution X dashboard installed on it, and you have games loaded on the hard drive, .... do you lose access to all of the games if you install XBMC ? I'm guessing that once you install media center, this means you cannot play games that are installed on the hard drive anymore ?
85.  avatar Erik  Oct 20, 2006 12:10pm

@zippo: answered here
86.  avatar Phil  Oct 20, 2006 1:25pm

I tried a couple of mechassault save expl. Both say... cannot load linux when I'm in Campaign.... Anyone help please
87.  avatar Erik  Oct 20, 2006 2:26pm

Have a read through this thread. Most common problems have been 1) faulty memory card/action replay, and 2) failure to remove all mech assault download content from the Xbox before starting.
88.  avatar JonBoy  Oct 22, 2006 7:31pm

Thanks. If only I could find a copy of mechassault that works (I rented version 1.6 from blockbuster but it wouldn't boot up-- faulty copy I guess). I guess I'll try online next.
89.  avatar marshall  Oct 22, 2006 9:18pm

best thing ive ever seen for xbox im glad that you took the time to do this i had no problesm just to everybody else if you dont have a file in e:call dashboards create one and put everything in there and restart i love this program
90.  avatar blood45  Oct 22, 2006 11:06pm

Instead of using shareware try: FileZilla instead of FlashFXP and 7-Zip instead of Winrar they are free and good also instead of the action replay thing, i used an xbox to usb adapter and a Kingston DataTraveler 256 meg usb thumbdrive. you can find more info on the xbox-scene's forum
91.  avatar cheeha  Oct 24, 2006 10:37pm

Great tutorial, it inspired me to dust off my old Xbox and give it life again! Unfortunately I couldn't get Krayzie's exploit to work, every time I tried to select Linux within Splinter Cell my Xbox would freeze. I did however find another tutorial using ltools which worked a treat >> www.how2xbox.com My Xbox is now pimped out, my only gripe with it is that the support for DVR-MS files is not complete as yet but they are getting close.. Good work to all involved ;)
92.  avatar adeimar  Oct 28, 2006 8:07pm

Does this let you play Rip'ed games on your XBOX? and if so do you need to copy the ripped files to your XBOX HD or can you burn them to disc and play? (Note i am not asking if it allo0ws you to play them on LIve, just if it allows you to play ripped games in general)
93.  avatar TruePsion  Oct 29, 2006 12:32am

No matter what I do, I can't get XBMC on my modded xbox. I followed the tutorial as much as possible. I do have one worry. I see two mech assault save files on my hard drive but I don't remember EVER playing this game. Was that save created when I put it in my xbox...or did I screw up the whole soft mod? Everything else works fine though so I dunno.
94.  avatar cheeha  Oct 30, 2006 1:30am

@TruePsion your xbox is already modded?
95.  avatar G  Oct 30, 2006 7:40pm

Can I just take the HD out of the xbox and hook it up to the pc and transfer the files instead of using that active replay thing? If so where do I place the files, what directory etc?
96.  avatar SONYBREADMAN  Oct 31, 2006 6:29am

How do I Play halo2 on live with this mod?
97.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Nov 02, 2006 2:16pm

has anyone here modded an xbox bought in January/February 05? my dad is being annoying and wont let me mod my xbox because he says they might of changed something in the hardware spontaneously and it won't work.
98.  avatar Erik  Nov 02, 2006 2:56pm

I've modded almost ten Xboxes from 2003 up to the latest store bought in mid-2006 and all have worked flawlessly with this technique.
99.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 2:17am

FTPing XBMC is taking me hours (!) not "several minutes"...I have wired connection to the xbox not wireless so idk is fxp slow in nature?
100.  avatar Erik  Nov 04, 2006 10:00am

FlashFXP is a great application and normally fast. I have heard of people having slow network connections to their Xbox, but I can't remember the fix right now. I'll see if I can dig something up, but in the meantime double check your network setup.
101.  avatar superazn  Nov 04, 2006 1:55pm

to G, no u cannot just hook up ur xbox hd to ur pc the xbox hd is locked. u willl need a program and the eeprom to unlock it. so its not as simple as u say. to Sonybreadman, u can play on live as long as u boot using the retail dashboard. i'm not sure wat microsoft will check in the future so no promises it will work say in 2011.;)
102.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 2:56pm

well I mean its just that FXP transfers files one-by-one and the latest xbmc 2.0.0 is like over 100mb and includes around 500 files. It's not that have a slow speed because they are all transferring at over 500kbps, but there is a delay between the starting of file transfers from the queue that can last as long as 10 seconds. This is exactly what I did: 1. connected to xbox 2. navigated to e\dashboard in ftp side 3. navigated to xbmc (not the originally downloaded .rar) files on left side 4. selected all and hit transfer 5. this loaded them into the queue which, like I said, goes one file at a time does this do the same for everyone or what? this is painstakingly slow I didnt want to leave this running overnight since I dont want my xbox overheating but is still going and the total time now is like 4 hours...
103.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 2:58pm

sorry if thats hard to read I forgot to insert html line breaks
104.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 3:00pm

would it matter if I have the trial or full version of FXP?
105.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 3:02pm

and actually XBMC is over 3000 files haha
106.  avatar Erik  Nov 04, 2006 3:58pm

@viper: check out this thread. Try connecting to your Xbox from another computer if possible. It may be something with your computer setup.
107.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 4:07pm

SOLVED IT MAKE SURE IN THE CONNECT SETUP YOU DO NOT USE PASSIVE MODE! XBOX DOES NOT SUPPORT IT! You have to goto like the second tab and uncheck a checkbox.... im so happy now thanks for the help erik
108.  avatar viper973  Nov 04, 2006 4:09pm

wow it literally transferred all those files in under 10 min hahaha wow i feel dumb
109.  avatar frolickingassbeaver  Nov 06, 2006 9:16am

ok, so what's up with my Connection "Timing out" in FXP? Is it the Active/Passive thing? Help, please....
110.  avatar dojcsany  Nov 06, 2006 5:21pm

Hey I hope somebody is till checking these, I have modded my xbox to xbmc with a couple different versions thinking i had a bad xbmc install. but it doesnt change anything. Everything works great except it wont recognize backed up games. When I put them in the drive it tries to read them and the drive either says (busy) or unknown, and it wont load the game. please someone help!!!
111.  avatar jakskal  Nov 06, 2006 8:33pm

do you have to use the datel action replay kit? can u use the intec one?
112.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Nov 06, 2006 9:10pm

Thanks Erik for the info on when Xbox's are modded. *If you are using FlashFXP, before you install with an installer FOR THE FIRST TIME, set your clock to like 2050 as the year. Then install it and put the time back to normal.
113.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Nov 06, 2006 9:11pm

ha ... i forgot to say what that will do, you will get more than 30 days on trial version.
114.  avatar ktolisgr  Nov 09, 2006 12:11pm

I have installed the exploit but I cannot connect the FlashFXP. The connectin test is sucessful but it waits something called file listing?
115.  avatar Erik  Nov 09, 2006 12:17pm

@jakskal: You can use any device that allows you to load gamesaves on your Xbox, including the Intec.

@ktolisgr: It sounds like you are having networking difficulties. Perhaps a very slow connection to your Xbox. Can you ping your Xbox?
116.  avatar bigwaveda  Nov 09, 2006 2:48pm

**WARNING** Do not attempt to use Splinter Cell Chaos Theory or Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow it will not work.
117.  avatar Erik  Nov 09, 2006 3:01pm

Why do you say that? Everything I've read said it can be done. Are you sure you did it correctly?
118.  avatar bigwaveda  Nov 09, 2006 3:22pm

I tried both and neither did not work. It took some research but finally found that it is uncompatible. http://www.techfreaks.org/articles/modxbox.shtml 2. One of the Following Games a. Any version of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (NOT PANDORA TOMORROW OR CHAOS THEORY) To find this out a few hours later was hair pulling. But I'm all good now.
119.  avatar bigwaveda  Nov 10, 2006 12:06am

I was wondering why my transfer from PC to XBOX was so slow!! Many thanks Viper for that fix, much faster now! :)\
120.  avatar bigwaveda  Nov 10, 2006 1:29pm

Help please. I attempted to transfer XBMC per instructions which transfered fine into the /E/Dashboard/, I can see the files in /E/Dashboard/, but when power cycling the XBOX does nothing I still have EvolutionX. Now I have all these files located in /E/Dashboard/ but no change to XBMC.
121.  avatar Erik  Nov 10, 2006 4:29pm

Make sure you copy the XBMC files to the root of /E/Dashboard/ and not in a sub-folder /E/Dashboard/XBMC/
122.  avatar bigwaveda  Nov 10, 2006 6:12pm

Many thanks Erik for the reply, I have done this numerous times now where all files reside in /E/Dashboard/, but still no go. One other question, if I was to use EvolutionX how do I put my video files onto my XBOX and what folder would the reside? i would like to get XBMX going though. Thanks again!
123.  avatar bigwaveda  Nov 11, 2006 12:08pm

Got it thanks. Problem was I inputed files with no .xbe. Thanks again!
124.  avatar d3sib0y753  Nov 12, 2006 2:38pm

i cant find the game were can i get t
125.  avatar d3sib0y753  Nov 12, 2006 2:41pm

i look for t everywhere but only fnd the new one and not the orignal where did u guys go to get it
126.  avatar Erik  Nov 12, 2006 2:47pm

I bought Mech Assault used. If you can't find it you can perform the mod using all versions of Splinter Cell. Anywhere where you see Mech Assault replace it with Splinter Cell in this guide.
127.  avatar jakskal  Nov 12, 2006 6:31pm

ha! my mechassault cover which has 'game of the year' on it has a part number which doesn't match the ones stated above(its X09-46303)..but the actual game cd inside has the part number X08-82264..so i guess that'll work?
128.  avatar Amanie  Nov 12, 2006 6:50pm

It should. If it's not the correct version, you'll know as soon as you try to "Run Linux". Nothing will happen.
129.  avatar Chris  Nov 13, 2006 1:04am

Erik. Is this tutorial still okay to use? Or is it out of date and old? I was thinking of doing my softmod in a few days using your tutorial.
130.  avatar Omar  Nov 13, 2006 1:18am

It's still good. There are probably new versions of the dashboards, XBMC, installers etc, but the basic guide is the same. Get MA, transfer the save over, run through the steps, copy over XBMC and you're good to go.
131.  avatar Chris  Nov 13, 2006 1:43am

Are the new versions that much more significant then the versions posted on this tutorial?
132.  avatar Chris  Nov 13, 2006 1:50am

Will this softmod allow me to play backed up games? And what if I cannot find the original Mech Assault game?
133.  avatar Chris  Nov 13, 2006 10:36pm

is there any way that i can do this softmod using a mac computer?
134.  avatar thabeacon206  Nov 14, 2006 10:04pm

wassup everyone, you guys should totally modify your xbox with the xbox media center cause its worth it. I got mine done for $30 from a friend and it makes my life easier. you can simply turn off your xbox with your controller or restart your xbox. you can put ANY games on your new modified xbox. and more memo space. so get that shit cause its worth it!!
135.  avatar rls 38  Nov 15, 2006 6:56pm

with sid4 u can download skins and game saves its pimp
136.  avatar webmaster  Nov 15, 2006 9:27pm

um well ok i bot the stuff and everything like a long time ago. and i lost the cd. and then I reformated my computer. how can I get the action replay back without buying a new one?
137.  avatar Jeremey  Nov 16, 2006 2:29am

I was looking at bigwaveda's post and I'm having the same problem, I moved them all to the e/ folder and not the e/xbmc folder but when I do that I get an error? What should I do?
138.  avatar Jeremey  Nov 16, 2006 2:34am

ok so i moved the files but it is still booting evox first, what the hell?
139.  avatar Jeremey  Nov 16, 2006 4:24am

OH CHIT, I was trying to move the E folder to the C folder and it wouldn't work, so me being a dumbass deleted all of C folders contents. Games still cold boot but there is no dashboard if no game is placed in tray. How do I fix this?
140.  avatar Jeremey  Nov 16, 2006 10:39am

Basically I can't enter the dashboard i can only play a game without going on xbox live...
141.  avatar Chris  Nov 17, 2006 12:59am

can i still mod my box with splinter cell instead of mech assault? Can anyone tell me how. I don't want to take any chances of trying to use splinter cell instead of mech without knowing how to, and f**k up my xbox. PLEASE RESPOND!!!
142.  avatar Erik  Nov 17, 2006 9:40am

I haven't used Splinter Cell, but it's almost exactly the same process. Inside the .rar file you download, just make sure to use the "Splinter Cell" folder instead of the "Mech Assault" as per the guide. I've modded many Xboxes, and there have been many thousands of people modding their Xboxes using the method in the guide, and there have been almost an insignificant number of ruined Xboxes. (less than 0.1%) In a case that I remember the person's brother tried to mod his already modded Xbox, and then he deleted everything off of his E drive to fix that.
143.  avatar Chris  Nov 17, 2006 10:43pm

i downloaded the action replay software, and I'm gonna try and make the usb controller mod to hook my memory unit to my pc. is the action replay software all I need? Or is there extra programs on the original action replay disk that I need?
144.  avatar superazn  Nov 19, 2006 10:09am

@jeremey. if u can still ftp things to ur xbox, then u should download either CASH or Slayer's Autoinstaller. There is a retail C drive with a 5960 Dash within the iso. The latest versions are v1.1 for CASH, but not exactly sure for Slayer. @Chris. All u need is the driver for the action replay to do this mod.
145.  avatar Jeremey  Nov 19, 2006 7:45pm

will slayers autoinstaller also mod my xbox at the same time?
146.  avatar Chris  Nov 19, 2006 11:10pm

help. i started my mod. i used the splinter cell platinum since people said it was okay to use. i got to the start game part and saw the linux save. once i did that and clicked on check points, the next screen showed a bunch of green words in different languages. in the upper left corner there was a number 21, and the words in english said service required. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!
147.  avatar Jeremey  Nov 20, 2006 12:03am

you can't use the platinum edition. They must be originals. Use mech assault. AND DON'T DELETE YOUR C DRIVE EVER once you get into the HDD if you use FTP.
148.  avatar Chris  Nov 20, 2006 12:15am

are there any online sites that sell original mech assault copies?
149.  avatar Chris  Nov 20, 2006 12:16am

i cannot find an original at gamestop. they are all platinum copies.
150.  avatar Chris  Nov 20, 2006 12:17am

Also. I don't understand what you mean jeremy by not deleting my c drive ever!!!
151.  avatar csr1978  Nov 20, 2006 6:01pm

I finished the conversion process, but when I rebooted my Xbox, the XBMC appeared with no background, no pictures and no icons. It only has white text over a black screen. It is very difficult to navigate through with no icons to tell you whats "highlighted"

WHAT DID I DO WRONG? Is there a file or two missing?
152.  avatar superazn  Nov 22, 2006 2:47pm

@jeremey, if u already downloaded slayers auto installer, then extract it so u can see the individual files. u will see a file under "ALL" folder that holds the dashboard. i'm pretty sure that the autoinstaller requires a modded xbox for it to work.
153.  avatar toliman  Nov 22, 2006 7:55pm

well, the ndure softmod is linked to the games. if you change the game, the exploit that allows you to run non MS -approved code just won't work. you can get different kinds of softmods, depending on the access you have to the xbox. in this case, you load the exploit in a savegame tied to a specific game. once you have the softmod installed, you now have two (or more) dashboards, the original dashboard that is installed on the c: of the XBOX HDD, and the UnleashX / XBMC application stored in a folder somewhere. the thing about this advice is that if you install XBMC to /c/dashboards/ it won't fit there. my last XBMC v2 install took ~160mb with all the plugins, etc. i dont think c: has that much room with the MS dash and another dash on the main drive. if you put the files on /e/XBMC/ instead, and replace the default/hacked.xbe file in /c/ with the shortcut that's included in the XBMC directory, it will work, and you get three different dashboards to choose from if you need to later upgrade XBMC to a new version or run different apps. the autoinstaller pack does this for you, as long as you install the initial softmod via the first few steps. essentially once you get the unleashX dash working, put the autoinstaller disc in the drive, wait for it to start, and follow the instructions there. you really only need unleashx, dvd2xbox, the full/fat xbmc, with plugins, trainers, etc. some emulators from the autoinstaller packs and you're totally set.
154.  avatar KillaJJ  Nov 26, 2006 12:57am

i kinda messed up my xbox can i revert it?
155.  avatar KillaJJ  Nov 26, 2006 1:07am

i can run games but a cant go to the dashboard it says call customer support what can i do?
156.  avatar Rupert_Tippens  Nov 26, 2006 4:38am

thinking of installing a simple skin mod on my xbox, gonna get a secondhand xbox in the near future to try running xbmc on. anyway, i wanna know is there some way of taking the skin back off and reinstalling the original skin if i don't like it or if i stuff it up?
157.  avatar superazn  Nov 26, 2006 5:58pm

@killaJJ, if u look in the C there should be backups