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The Complete Guide and FAQ to making a XBOX GAME BACKUP! LOOK HERE BEFORE MAKING "How to..." THREADS!
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meneslis
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2. January 2006 @ 16:48 |
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Quad, thanks for the quick replies. What I was trying to do was: extract ISO files from an original xbox game like you show in your thread. All I want to do is create back up for my original games and for the near future, so the kids can play in the truck while I'm driving. Thanks
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meneslis
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2. January 2006 @ 16:57 |
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its me again, well I guess i know when i've defeated. I was doing a search and I came across "GAME COPY PRO" AND "DVD WIZARD PRO" Has anyone ever used any of these?
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janrocks
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3. January 2006 @ 06:45 |
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Sorry..All you will get using those is the video files off the first layer...no game....Team PI are the only people who know how to dump an original game disk in a pc (maybe others but I only ever heard of Pi doing it) and they are using a modified drive and unreleased firmware....Even they can't make a working backup that works in an un-modded box...media checks,,grrrrrr,, Have a look at softmodding that xbox maybe..
Game backups are easy when you know how, FTP from xbox drive...Xiso files with something like CloneXB/ extractXiso (by huge..works ok, avoid the yursoft version) (It MUST be an Xiso maker..magic iso etc are useless)...burn image with nero/alcohol...done...
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meneslis
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3. January 2006 @ 06:52 |
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thanks for the info, im going to take my time a read thing thorugh. i will keep you posted on my success. i guess i wont buy those game pro or other softwares that claim to copy games. thanks again.
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janrocks
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4. January 2006 @ 05:16 |
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It's just that the xbox software is put on the disk about face..outside in, so the pc can't see it...then again the prices on modchips has fallen recently..about £25 UK for an Xecuter3.
www.baldbouncer.co.uk
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about the cheapest modchip seller on the planet, install guides..clear tutorials..
..Now that's what I call a bargain, less than a new game!!
For pc games I found Gamejack 4 to be about the best, emulates copy protection and such and a good hunt will find a free copy somewhere on the torrents, look for one with a keygen...
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curious24
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10. January 2006 @ 12:21 |
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im really sorry to be asking this question i have read and re-read and read again but i am stuck on craxtion4 i have (i think) succesfully ripped a game from the xbox drive to my pc using the craxtion4 "disc ripper" menu. i see all the files in the designated folder but when i got to "create iso" in craxtion i cant figure out from there. i go to the folder but then none of the sepeate files appear could i pleeeeeeeeeeease have some help??? ive tried and tried some more this is my last resort (chick in need)
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smigs
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10. January 2006 @ 18:42 |
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But my main question is how to make an xbox back up i i have tried about 8 tuturials and the alot of programs most like craxtion and qwix mess me up but i burned about 5 games and on one of them it like shows the first emblum and then freezes i know that the .xbe files are reaaly touche but i already put the firles on my hard drive but im very confused and nothing works please if you can give me a complete step by step very very detailed thing on making a copy and the programs i need.
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janrocks
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11. January 2006 @ 06:27 |
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OK here goes....
Connect the xbox to your pc (x-over rj45 cable)
Boot Flash fxp or whatever (even windows)
Put disk in xbox
Open D:\ in xbox window
transfer files to pc (folder..call it something like xbox-transfer)
Convert files to X-ISO...I use CloneXB, |google 4 it| (send it somewhere you can find it!)
Burn iso to disk with nero/alcohol 120% (disk image or saved project)
Done....
Hi Quad..found this link of drives/disks compatability
http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/Talk:Xbox_Linux_Boot_CD/DVD_Burnin...
@ who asked about trainers??
http://www.maxconsole.com
see u there...
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curtis18
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17. January 2006 @ 19:58 |
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I NEED HELP A.S.A.P. HOW DO I TURN OFF MY MODS. I MODDED FOR HALO 2 AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW I GET THE CLEAN MAPS BACK. I REALLY NEED HELP REALLY FAST PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ SOMEONE EMAIL ME WITH HELP. DanteMYHer@hotmail.com thx guys plz hurry
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halose7en
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18. January 2006 @ 17:21 |
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Quadratic, I need your help. Or anyone else who can help me out. Me and my mate have gone through a million tutorials/guides over the last 24hrs trying to figure out to backup xbox games and we're just banging our heads against a brick wall!
I successfully connected the xbox to the computer using WS_FTP Pro. Ive copied the game across to my PC Hard drive. Ive then created an ISO of the game folder using Qwix. I then tried to burn that ISO onto a DVD using Nero. (Ive also tried Alcohol 120).
Ive tried both + and - DVD's. Ive tried using different brands, I originally had some real cheap ones but went and bought a few verbatim to try those as well.
In Nero, Ive fiddled with the settings based on a guide I found which recommended lowest burning speed and finalising the disc. Im thinking there might be other settings I need to change within either the burning software or Qwix. If anyone could lay these out in full detail, that would be wonderful.
Ive tried different games and they dont read at all in the xbox. Its properly modded etc
Are there any tips I can get to help me run these discs?? Even the smallest things, Im totally out of ideas. Thanks
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Quadratic
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19. January 2006 @ 06:22 |
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I only see two problems that could preventing you from playing games:
1) Your xbox dvd-rom drive might be old and could be possibly "dying." Does it play original games? If it has problems playing originals it will more than likely have problems playing backups.
2) Try clearing your cache files. Go to E:/Cache and clear any files in there, and then to go X, Y, and Z folders and clear any files in there as well.
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janrocks
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19. January 2006 @ 08:11 |
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Just a thought..based on a mistake I made when I first tried..
You have made an Xiso of the contents of the game folder..not the whole folder (i.e. the folder you ftp-d into) you know what I'm getting at.you should have a file list something like
something (folder)
something (folder)
media (folder)
something
something
default.xbe
your list will look something like this, or maybe just a heap of files
not just a folder with the name of the game
.I don't use qwix (too much like hard work) so... have I explained what I'm trying to get across??
Brain not working well today..............
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halose7en
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19. January 2006 @ 11:44 |
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@Quadratic.. I have no problem playing original games at all, havent come across any that havent worked yet so I'll try what you suggested. Just out of curiousity, how would that change anything? Im alright with PC's, but not Xbox stuff! Also, I dont appear to have an x, y & z drive.
@janrocks.. when I ftp'd a folder across, I'll use shaolin monks as an example, I copied all the contents into a folder i named shaolin monks. In that folder on my PC, i have the following,
classic (folder)
english (folder)
front (folder)
default.bak
default.xbe
demo_screen
about 8x gamedata.wa'x' files (x = d-k)
jarvos.xbe
So when I made the xiso, i did it for the folder 'shaolin monks' rather than anything inside that folder which i mentioned above. is that the right way to do it??
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Quadratic
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19. January 2006 @ 14:33 |
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Cache files are storage buffers that are used to help games load faster. Eliminating these may solve the problem. When you FTP to your xbox, what drives do you see? You should see: C, D, E, F, X, Y, and Z.
Also, have you tried another xISO program besides qwix?
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evoxslaya
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20. January 2006 @ 00:18 |
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Hey, this may be a bit off topic, but what's the wonder working xbox that'll play backups or woteva?? I dont care that mine won't do it, i'd just like to read about it.
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janrocks
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20. January 2006 @ 09:37 |
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@ halose7en... think maybe if you put the disk you made in the xbox after booting unleash or your ftp client you may well see a folder called shaolin rather than the list of stuff you should have..plus that checks if the xbox can actually see the disks you use....if you are new to all this I recommend Extract Xiso by Huge or CloneXB-(google or pm me before 11.pm UK, away 4 weekend) for making the Xiso...very straightforward..I fell out with Qwix, it's ok for experts and home-brewers but far too easy to get it wrong for my liking...
Also you could try ripping the game (off the original)to the HDD and then see if it plays
That's a bit of a strange list..This isn't a demo disk is it??
Keep it simple and it will work (I had (HAD) a friend who told me all sorts of crap info about how to make these backups...It's really not that hard when you know how, but his way was long and stressful..His backups are either glitchy or don't load...says it all!!)
BTW Quad...have you checked out the drive/disk compatability list link I posted? Any use?
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Quadratic
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20. January 2006 @ 12:26 |
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Hey, this may be a bit off topic, but what's the wonder working xbox that'll play backups or woteva?? I dont care that mine won't do it, i'd just like to read about it.
No xbox will play backups without being modded in one of two ways: mod chip or softmod.
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BTW Quad...have you checked out the drive/disk compatability list link I posted? Any use?
I took a look at it, but I prefer to stick with the Verbatim DVD+R :D
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janrocks
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20. January 2006 @ 12:34 |
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@ Quad..Fine..I'm not trying to sell anything, just thought it might be useful when someone says I'm using "whatever" disks and my games don't work..I can add a few to that list too..some are "quality" but still don't work....(Ridisc blue 8X DVD-R..Ritek GO5..not compatible with philips drive)
The rule really is "If you find something that works well for you..stick with it"
Cheers..
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bobromin
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21. January 2006 @ 10:12 |
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hey guys im really dum and i just wanted to ask what exactly is a game backup people. also I have a mod on my xbox ok. well my question is how do you put files on your xbox. do you need a cable? A Sofware? well if you need a sofware, how are you going to to get the file on the xbox. I want to find out how to put files on my xbox because i want to download games on my xbox. O yeah by the way while your answering that question i have other one. Where get the files to download the games. what I mean for example i wanted to download halo 2, where should i go to download the halo2 file. another question is where do you download dvd2xbox.
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nooberguy
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27. January 2006 @ 15:09 |
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Hello I'm getting my modded xbox in about a week. And I just started doing some research on making back-ups before hand. First off thanks for the excellent guide that help with ftp, network settings programs you need ect. Just have a couple of questions hopfully someone can help me.
1.After you transfer the the files to your PC with Flash FXP, and after you make an xiso. I'm planning on using qwik. I'm going to burn on TY DVD-R. what if the iso won't fit on my DVD-R?
2.The tutorial mentioned that you can remove xboxlive files. What do they look like? If I delete those 1st then build the ISO will it make my game freeze? Do you have to replace the xboxlive files with dummy files and rebuild?
Thanks in advance for any additional imformation.
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Dragon_82
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1. February 2006 @ 00:31 |
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Hi guys I hate to do this but I am about to throw my xbox out my 3rd floor window so here I am asking for help. I have been following the instructions on this site to back up xbox games. I have a crossover cable hooked up and my LAN says it is connected. Now my problem is that whenever i try to connect with my xbox i get the following xbox message :
Connection Error
This could be caused by any of the following reasons:
Your network connection is down.
The host address is incorrect.
The server you are attempting to connect with is not available.
Connecting to 192.168.1.200:21
Connected to 192.168.1.200:21 in 0.000000 seconds, Waiting for Server Response
Error reading response from server.
Connection closed by remote host.
Host type (1): Automatic Detect
Any help that you may be able to give me with this would be greatly appreciated before i take a sledgehammer to either my computer or xbox.
Have a nice day
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Quadratic
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1. February 2006 @ 05:46 |
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1.After you transfer the the files to your PC with Flash FXP, and after you make an xiso. I'm planning on using qwik. I'm going to burn on TY DVD-R. what if the iso won't fit on my DVD-R?
2.The tutorial mentioned that you can remove xboxlive files. What do they look like? If I delete those 1st then build the ISO will it make my game freeze? Do you have to replace the xboxlive files with dummy files and rebuild?
If the ISO won't fit on the DVD-R then I guess you have a problem. If you have a DL burner then you could burn on DL discs, but if not then you're stuck unless you delete some files. Also, this is where a putting in a bigger hard drive is useful.
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Hi guys I hate to do this but I am about to throw my xbox out my 3rd floor window so here I am asking for help. I have been following the instructions on this site to back up xbox games. I have a crossover cable hooked up and my LAN says it is connected. Now my problem is that whenever i try to connect with my xbox i get the following xbox message]
What are your dashboard settings? Do you have your I.P. on static? What is your computer's I.P.?
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1. February 2006 @ 10:38 |
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is this going to take more thank 10 minutes and can't dvd2xbox work?
if this will take long then can i just use the new maps from halo 2 or no?
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Timyon
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19. February 2006 @ 13:16 |
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Ok say you have a downloaded XBOXGAME.iso file from some of the Bittorrent sites, Is there anyway to get it to work on an XBOX that has not yet been modified? I know the previous threads say Modified XBOX no exception but since the whole purpose of modding is to get the files in an iso format and burn to a DVD. and assuming the person uploading the file has a modded XBOX and has followed the procedures correctly it should work on an unmodded XBOX now correct?
After downloading 2 of these .iso file I burned it to a DVD+DL and then a DVD-R still didn't work so I am assuming you still need a modified XBOX huh? If so could someone educate me as to why? I mean the iso is already in the right format / file structure, and the DVD-R reads from the outside to the inside so why won't it work???
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Timyon
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19. February 2006 @ 13:29 |
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I used Nero to burn the iso and I am pretty familar with that process
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