Post by: psiko_17 on April 06, 2006, 02:23:00 AM
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 07, 2006, 02:11:00 AM
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.
Post by: X_Cheat3R on April 08, 2006, 02:54:00 AM
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Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 08, 2006, 11:31:00 AM
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.
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
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 08, 2006, 06:47:00 PM
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.
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
Post by: X_Cheat3R on April 09, 2006, 09:48:00 AM
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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Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 09, 2006, 11:55:00 AM
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
Post by: kulprit on April 09, 2006, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 09, 2006, 11:48:00 PM
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
Post by: krayzie on April 10, 2006, 02:41:00 AM
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...
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 10, 2006, 10:19:00 AM
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once all was done, the xbox would only boot to the M$ dash.
{^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
Post by: X_Cheat3R on April 12, 2006, 11:22:00 PM
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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Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 15, 2006, 09:55:00 PM
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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Post by: kulprit on April 15, 2006, 10:22:00 PM
Thanks for the help though, should be put into 1 post and sticky'd, definately worthwhile.
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 17, 2006, 12:54:00 PM
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}.
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 17, 2006, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 17, 2006, 10:15:00 PM
Launch /E/ndts/default.xbe (LED will go red) and choose System -> File Explorer ... how much space does it show next to C and E?
Also, when you choose C what file and directory names does it show?
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 17, 2006, 11:03:00 PM
Also, start up again with the Power button and use your dash to copy the /E/backup directory's contents into the empty (virtual) C, then see if the MS dash works when you then launch that C's xboxdash.xbe.
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 18, 2006, 12:19:00 AM
I understand your UDDAE circumstance now ... UDDAE is installed for the real C's MS dash usage (such as via the Eject boot the steps installed) but you're launching the virtual C's MS dash instead, which results in MS's "credits easter egg" for the button combo.
It can also be installed in the virtual C, if you want to see it work that way, by launching /E/ndts/unleashx.xbe (not default.xbe), doing step 5 and then invoking it the way you are...
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 18, 2006, 01:49:00 AM
(It's also possible to change the type of MS dash the Eject boots, via the toolset's Tray Open Options...)
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 18, 2006, 09:47:00 AM
Also, the UDDAE install couldn't cause the Eject boot to error 21 (any which way) and the "error" indicates that unleashx encountered an anomaly when it was processing the script actions...
I suspect the cause to be insufficient free space on E and consequently recommend that you:
a. backup something large (lets say 500 Mb or more) from the E drive and then delete what you backed-up (from the E drive);
b. delete /E/backup and /E/ndts too;
c. ensure that your MS dash 5960 backup is good (maybe get it from SlaYers if you're not certain);
d. re-do the steps (except re. /E/dash, as that's been working fine);
e. when you've confirmed the install was successful, you can restore whatever was backed-up in a.
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 18, 2006, 12:06:00 PM
With sufficient free space on E, you simply need to supply the entire MS 5960 dash backup plus all of kingroach's Ndure 3.0 Toolset and perform the steps as stated ... it will subsequently install the real C the way it needs to be.
(If you want to see what it does in detail, view the /E/ndts/Config.xml file and find the sections therein for the options that are chosen during the steps.)
Post by: mvorchard on April 18, 2006, 12:50:00 PM
Why I asked? Because my real C only has 704Kb free, and this might be the problem.....
You didn't say anything about the UDDA.... need not to worry about it??
Cheers,
MO
Post by: XBCube on April 18, 2006, 10:49:00 PM
Post by: Jman232 on April 19, 2006, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 20, 2006, 12:50:00 AM
QUOTE(Jman232)
I am having the same problem as X_Cheat3R with F drive.
They didn't correctly follow the steps I posted and then used krayzie's gamesave installer instead ... did you really do that too?
Post by: Jman232 on April 20, 2006, 06:54:00 AM
Post by: Jman232 on April 20, 2006, 07:30:00 PM
QUOTE(Ndure protagonist @ Apr 19 2006, 11:57 PM)
They didn't correctly follow the steps I posted and then used krayzie's gamesave installer instead ... did you really do that too?
I didn't read this until after the Ndure install. Is there a way to revert and get my photos back on the F drive?
I haven't formatted the drive. The dashboard and ftp shows 0 GB available. The raw data is still there. Maybe directories are still there and everything is still intact. I haven't messed with it. I don't want to do anything in hopes that my family photos are still there. I can always put my games back on the drive, but I should have backed up the photos to disk. Thanks. Nobody to blame here but me. Hope someone can help me out. I wish I had read this thread first. The readme never mentioned it. maybe it can get updated for morons like me. Something like: Hey idiot- back your s**t up- because thats what smart people do...
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 20, 2006, 10:03:00 PM
QUOTE(X_Cheat3R @ Apr 12 2006, 11:29 PM)
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.
Post by: Jman232 on April 20, 2006, 11:14:00 PM
Post by: Ndure protagonist on April 21, 2006, 09:16:00 AM
mvorchard; the UDDAE step is optional ... it will work and can be done anytime, provided the /E/ndts is there (and E has sufficient free space at the time, for unleashX to perform the actions).
Post by: Raap on May 17, 2006, 04:37:00 AM