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[psiko_17]

I am currently using the UDE2 font exploit.  What is the easiest way to update my box to use the NDURE exploit with shadow C?

[Ndure protagonist]

psiko_17, this is maybe the easiest way for you:

1. create a /E/backup directory and ftp your 5960 backup (or SlaYers 2.6 \SYSTEM\ALL\c's contents) into it
(so /E/backup/ has at least the xboxdash.xbe and Audio, fonts, xboxdashdata.185ead00 & xodash [folders+contents] in it)

2. create a /E/ndts directory and ftp the Ndure Toolset (from kingroach's Ndure 3.0's) into it

3. launch /E/ndts/default.xbe (LED will go red) and choose Backup/Restore -> Refresh C Drive

{; there is no 4 ... you've Ndure'd the Xbox already! ;}

5. choose Install Menu -> Install UDDAE if you want to more completely Ndure it

6. boot with the Power button and ftp your 5960 backup (or SlaYers 2.6 \SYSTEM\ALL\c's contents) into the empty (virtual) C drive if you want the MS dash in it.

[X_Cheat3R]

i'm also trying to upgrade an older mod i did from ude to ndure. i looked over your steps, and it seems ez enough - but how would i do it with krayzies?  any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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[Ndure protagonist]

QUOTE(Ndure protagonist *Edit: "*" added!*) @ Apr 8 2006, 11:02 AM)

psiko_17, this is maybe the easiest way for you:

* create a /E/dash directory and copy your current dashboard folder's entire contents into it *

1. create a /E/backup directory and ftp your 5960 backup (or SlaYers 2.6 \SYSTEM\ALL\c's contents) into it
(so /E/backup/ has at least the xboxdash.xbe and Audio, fonts, xboxdashdata.185ead00 & xodash [folders+contents] in it)

2. create a /E/ndts directory and ftp the Ndure Toolset (from kingroach's Ndure 3.0's) into it

3. launch /E/ndts/default.xbe (LED will go red) and choose Backup/Restore -> Refresh C Drive

{; there is no 4 ... you've Ndure'd the Xbox already! ;}

5. choose Install Menu -> Install UDDAE if you want to more completely Ndure it

6. boot with the Power button and ftp your 5960 backup (or SlaYers 2.6 \SYSTEM\ALL\c's contents) into the empty (virtual) C drive if you want the MS dash in it.

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OOPS ... I initially forgot to provide this essential information (that must be done before step 6):

* create a /E/dash directory and copy your current dashboard folder's entire contents into it *

This way the Power button will boot your existing dash (so you keep everything you've already setup)...
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This post has been edited by Ndure protagonist: Apr 8 2006, 06:33 PM

[Ndure protagonist]

QUOTE(Ndure protagonist *Edit: "4." added!*) @ Apr 8 2006, 6:18 PM)

psiko_17, this is maybe the easiest way for you:

* create a /E/dash directory and copy your current dashboard folder's entire contents into it *

1. create a /E/backup directory and ftp your 5960 backup (or SlaYers 2.6 \SYSTEM\ALL\c's contents) into it
(so /E/backup/ has at least the xboxdash.xbe and Audio, fonts, xboxdashdata.185ead00 & xodash [folders+contents] in it)

2. create a /E/ndts directory and ftp the Ndure Toolset (from kingroach's Ndure 3.0's) into it

3. launch /E/ndts/default.xbe (LED will go red) and choose Backup/Restore -> Refresh C Drive

4. choose Install Menu -> Upgrade Ndure 2.1
{; an FYI "OK" message will appear ... you've now Ndure 3.0'd the Xbox! ;}

5. choose Install Menu -> Install UDDAE if you want to more completely Ndure it

6. boot with the Power button and ftp your 5960 backup (or SlaYers 2.6 \SYSTEM\ALL\c's contents) into the empty (virtual) C drive if you want the MS dash in it.

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D'OH! ... just remembered a "4." IS needed, to put Ndure 3.0's new files in place:

4. choose Install Menu -> Upgrade Ndure 2.1

(If you have a G drive already, then choose Nkpatcher Settings -> Use Nkpatcher.67 (With Retail)<=the 2nd option)
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This post has been edited by Ndure protagonist: Apr 9 2006, 01:51 AM

[X_Cheat3R]

well thanks for the UPDATED info Ndure protagonist - however it comes a bit late im afraid...

i read your post before you added the 2 extra steps, and followed it step by step to try and upgrade.  once all was done, the xbox would only boot to the M$ dash.  I was only able to regain FTP access by loading the 007 game save again.  At that point I wasnt sure what to do, so I just went ahead and removed the gamesave for UDE and installed the game-save for Krayzies Ndure. I then reloaded the exploit, and installed Krayzies like usual - and it worked BUT - EVERYTHING ON F: AND G: WAS LOST.  After reinstalling krayzies, it booted to unleashx like usual - but there were no games so i checked the control panel.  It was showing the total size/free size as if the games were still there taking up space, but I could not access the games from within the XBOX or via FTP.  I finally formatted both F: and G: and just reinstalled all the games.  I'm assuming the problem was something to do with NKPatcher and the fact that the UDE exploit used an older version???

Anyway - WHAT A NIGHTMARE! And the worst part - it wasnt even my xbox! It was one that I had modded a while back and he wanted it upgraded.

I guess there are two morals to this story...

#1 - if it aint broke, dont fix it!  

#2 - PLEASE DOUBLE AND TRIPLE check your posts before you submit them - especially if you are providing instructions like this.  Dont get me wrong Ndure protagonist, I'm not complaining - all turned out ok in the end - but it was certainly a frustrating night!  

By the way - Once you get this edited with all the proper steps - it should be pinned - I'm sure it will come up again!

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[Ndure protagonist]

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I wish I'd verifyed it before posting too (I normally do) and I apologize for any inconvenience.  However, when I did here's what I found:

a. as initially posted, it Ndure'd the Xbox.  However, if there wasn't already a default.xbe in /E/dash, it booted the Ndure Toolset (in virtual-C mode);

b. by copying the existing dashboard into /E/dash, it then booted that instead (due to the Nkpatcher pathing);

c. it was booting the softmod dash with both the Power and Eject buttons though, which step 4. overcomes.

I provided what the poster specifically asked for.  Although updating to Ndure isn't for everyone (of course) it is of interest to some.
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This post has been edited by Ndure protagonist: Apr 9 2006, 06:58 PM

[kulprit]

If I complete all the steps with the 2 extra posts, this should then be a working way to update to ndure. Also without losing any information stored on my F drive?

[Ndure protagonist]

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kulprit; yes and it installs Nkpatcher(11_U02) with .06 support enabled, which should see your existing F drive.

(This process only automatically changes the C drive's contents ... if you keep a separate backup of that, you'll have a recovery point for your existing softmod, in case anything unexpected happens.)
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This post has been edited by Ndure protagonist: Apr 10 2006, 06:49 AM

[krayzie]

QUOTE(X_Cheat3R @ Apr 9 2006, 05:55 PM)

well thanks for the UPDATED info Ndure protagonist - however it comes a bit late im afraid...

i read your post before you added the 2 extra steps, and followed it step by step to try and upgrade.  once all was done, the xbox would only boot to the M$ dash.  I was only able to regain FTP access by loading the 007 game save again.  At that point I wasnt sure what to do, so I just went ahead and removed the gamesave for UDE and installed the game-save for Krayzies Ndure. I then reloaded the exploit, and installed Krayzies like usual - and it worked BUT - EVERYTHING ON F: AND G: WAS LOST.  After reinstalling krayzies, it booted to unleashx like usual - but there were no games so i checked the control panel.  It was showing the total size/free size as if the games were still there taking up space, but I could not access the games from within the XBOX or via FTP.  I finally formatted both F: and G: and just reinstalled all the games.  I'm assuming the problem was something to do with NKPatcher and the fact that the UDE exploit used an older version???

Anyway - WHAT A NIGHTMARE! And the worst part - it wasnt even my xbox! It was one that I had modded a while back and he wanted it upgraded.

I guess there are two morals to this story...

#1 - if it aint broke, dont fix it!  

#2 - PLEASE DOUBLE AND TRIPLE check your posts before you submit them - especially if you are providing instructions like this.  Dont get me wrong Ndure protagonist, I'm not complaining - all turned out ok in the end - but it was certainly a frustrating night!  

By the way - Once you get this edited with all the proper steps - it should be pinned - I'm sure it will come up again!

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all you had to do was change the bios type type to .06 to make the games show up. I sometimes wonder why I include a readme if people not gonna read it anyway...

[Ndure protagonist]

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once all was done, the xbox would only boot to the M$ dash.

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Fwiw, this suggests that the Restore option was mistakenly chosen (re. 3.'s choose Backup/Restore -> Refresh C Drive).
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This post has been edited by Ndure protagonist: Apr 10 2006, 05:22 PM

[X_Cheat3R]

QUOTE(krayzie @ Apr 10 2006, 03:48 AM)

all you had to do was change the bios type type to .06 to make the games show up. I sometimes wonder why I include a readme if people not gonna read it anyway...

thanks krayzie! i had looked thru the readme and not found it, but when i checked the .nfo it mentioned it so i dug deeper into the Extras and that is what I needed apparently.  thanks, krayzie, for the awesome installer - it works like a charm everytime.  i've probably used ur installer on close to 200 xboxes!  this was just the fist time  i ever tried to UPGRADE from an older mod.  oh well - lesson learned, and i'll check out the Extras !!!

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[Ndure protagonist]

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Hmm, I'm guessing 'kulprit' did it (re. "Was just checking out all the great options after I upgraded from UXE to ndure3") but then took a different route: http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?act...dpost&p=3352437
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[kulprit]

No, I did exactly as you said. Then ran the ndure toolset again and set eject to boot the msdash, but since there is no option to put it back to normal I will just leave it as xboxdash.xbe i guess. I couldn;t get uddae to run, although I was just testing stuff anyway. I get it to bring up a thankyou note to game developers, which i thought was the uber dash. But then it just reboots back to xbmc (my dash). Is there anything else cool I can do now that I have updated it, but all I was after was something that was less likely to bugger up anyway.


Thanks for the help though, should be put into 1 post and sticky'd, definately worthwhile.

[Ndure protagonist]

Thanks for the feedback kulprit; re. your UDDAE finding, I'm wondering if you did all of the steps entirely as stated (was xboxdashdata.185ead00 in /E/backup and did you do step 5)?

The process is re-doable though and if you still have the 5960 backup and the toolset in place (as per steps 1 & 2) you could just peform steps 3 through 6 again.

Re. your question in the other thread, you can change it to always boot the softmod after doing step 4 (while you're still in "red LED" real-C mode) by copying /E/ndts/files/C/bios/06/basic/bios.xbe to /C/bios/bios.xbe {67 not 06 if you have a G drive}.