Hotswap question

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  1. hawk__0

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    Hey guy, this may sound kinda noob but.... I have my xbox all connected to my PC and such, and I downloaded evox, now i have no idea how to install it, or what partition, etc.
    Xplorer360 is opened and ready to go.
    here are the files i got in my evox download:
    Bios(folder)
    Skin(folder)
    Trainers(Folder)
    evox.ini
    evoxdash.xbe
    trainers source.zip
    (plus some misc nfo and txt files)

    so what do i do with this stuff? what partition do i install it to?
     
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    Have you already softmodded? You can't just install the application...
     
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    No, I haven't done anything. I attached and READ the xbox HD with ym computer with xplorer360, backed it all up.... then didn't know what to do.

    I dont know how to get anything onto it, or what program(IE evox) to install.

    Can anyone send me the appropriate links? I was following this guide:
     
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    Yeah, that's for repairing broken consoles!

    Click on my signature and start reading!
     
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    I've already clicked your sig and read.
    problem is, i seem to be unable to hotswap.
    the first time i did it, i used like 6 versions of xplorer306 and only beta 4 worked. I tried again and non worked, not even that "french" one i read about in another guide. I accidentally shut it off without replacing the cable and the box still works fine. to me, from what i understand, this means i never unlocked the drive in the first place!

    To unlock it, don't i just halt my comp from booting at bios, turn on xbox and replace ide cable after the "microsoft" thing appears with the big green X logo? I also tried letting it sit for 10 mins. no go.
     
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    just another quick observation here...
    this is for REGULAR xbox... right..?
     
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    Yeah, this is regular Xbox.

    Why are you hotswapping?

    You need to Softmod, i'm assumong that's you final goal (play backups, stream media, etc...)
     
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    Yes that is my goal but:
    A: No memory card and i dont want to buy one
    B: I 'MAY' have a copy of one of the games, and if i dont, im not buying one.

    I was told this is the only way to softmod for free. haha.
     
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    A) You don't need a memory card, you can use a USB Thumbdrive\Stick

    B) Borrow or hire the needed game

    C) Don't be such a tightarse, $5 to mod or $70 a game...
     
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    I don't have a choice on the tightarse part lol.
    Car accident earlier this year that nearly killed me = unemployed
    At college = No money.
    hahaha

    well, I have a USB key... and apparently I have the executable for action replay. I have the splinter cell game, I know it is really scratched though (got from a friend) and it freezed at parts of the game but im pretty sure the main menu will work.

    How can I accomplish this with my USB key??
    I dont see a USB port on the xbox
     
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    There's a tutorial I wrote, you need to make an adapter, it's really easy!

    Click on my signature and follow the links!

    ;)
     
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    Ok thanks, that was helpful :)
    but I notice on this USB compatibility list that mine isn't there:
    This is whats on the list:
    San Disk cruzer mini 32 MB
    This is what I have (not on the list):
    San Disk cruzer mini 512 MB
    Is this an issue? Will the capacity really make a difference?
     
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    You'll notice that at the bottom of that tutorial I have started a 'Confirmed' list! Try yours and then post the results to let us add you to the list! It should work though, others have used the 1Gb version!

    I might add though, a 'Confirmed NOT working' is only 'Confirmed' after another USB has been proven to work on your system. A simple "It doesn't work" will not suffice!

    ;)
     

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