Post by: Heet on August 05, 2003, 05:47:00 AM
Post by: Amything on August 05, 2003, 06:21:00 AM
However I ran into a snag. When I try to build menu it says "Unknown Dashboard Version". I transferred my whole 'xboxdashdata.1012a700' folder just in case and select it when I build but I keep getting that error. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Post by: Amything on August 05, 2003, 06:53:00 AM
I got error 21 on boot. I know I'm resigning the wrong way, not sure what to select there really.
Post by: Amything on August 05, 2003, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: The Axledental DJ on August 05, 2003, 01:04:00 PM
Thanks
The Axledental DJ
www.axledentaldj.com
Post by: unsc1 on August 05, 2003, 01:46:00 PM
Post by: unsc1 on August 05, 2003, 02:07:00 PM
Post by: unsc1 on August 05, 2003, 02:45:00 PM
i couldnt launch anything from the xboxdash im not sure whats wrong
Post by: unsc1 on August 05, 2003, 03:41:00 PM
Post by: SlaYer on August 05, 2003, 05:06:00 PM
I used a fresh and fully tested original M$ dash and a fresh set of files from the xboxdashdata.1012a700 folder
I customized the "SubMenu" names and added a couple of apps and one game.
Pushed the "Build Menu" button, browsed to the xboxdashdata.1012a700 folder, got a confirmation of successful edit and a popup to find WinXIP.exe
Loaded up WinXIP and pushed the "Resign Dashboard". Browsed to the mint retail dash and loaded up all XIP's by browsing to the xboxdashdata.1012a700 folder. Got success confirmation.
Verified that several files in xboxdashdata.1012a700 did get modified and that the "xboxdash.xbe" file changed as well.
All seemed OK. FTP'd the entire xboxdashdata.1012a700 to xbox along with the freshly signed "xboxdash.xbe" in the root of C:
Rebooted and guess what? Xbox reboots itself as it tries to load the M$ Dash.
Even went as far as to load a fresh mint X2 4977 bios, totally unmoded. Got Error 21
Any Ideas?
Also, is there any way to automate the signing of the M$ dash? Manually selecting and loading XIP's is a real pain! I loved that the previous version used PixIt and did it instantly!
Post by: msn25 on August 05, 2003, 06:33:00 PM
ie ...
SLAYERS MS DASH AUTO-INSTALL v1.0
Post by: evil clone on August 05, 2003, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: supernatural on August 05, 2003, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: billiebob on August 05, 2003, 08:40:00 PM
Also when you press one more time after your at the quick launch you highlight the a button icon....no biggie....works great....
Post by: brandogg on August 05, 2003, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: unsc1 on August 05, 2003, 10:15:00 PM
Post by: supernatural on August 06, 2003, 12:18:00 AM
is it ok?
Post by: dfunked on August 06, 2003, 01:05:00 AM
eg.
"Device\\Harddisk0\\Partition6\\GAMES\\NCAA2004"
Post by: TexAgs2008 on August 06, 2003, 04:45:00 AM
i have a 4976.02_Silver_Noani_256k bios, this why i cant get my dash working?
Post by: Axelay on August 06, 2003, 05:16:00 AM
Don´t forget to use 2 "//" behind the name of your directory !!!
Your path should look like this : ""Device//Harddisk0//Partition6//GAMES//NCAA2004//"
This will work !
By the way, make sure that all files exists ! I had a dashboard error 21 because I had "default.xbe" for evox, but the file on the hdd was "evoxdash.xbe".
(shit, I can´t use two backslash // here !! why that ?)
Post by: Xaddict2k2 on August 06, 2003, 06:05:00 AM
Thanks
Post by: BenJeremy on August 06, 2003, 06:21:00 AM
| QUOTE (Axelay @ Aug 6 2003, 09:16 AM) |
| @dfunked : Don´t forget to use 2 "//" behind the name of your directory !!! Your path should look like this : ""Device//Harddisk0//Partition6//GAMES//NCAA2004//" This will work ! By the way, make sure that all files exists ! I had a dashboard error 21 because I had "default.xbe" for evox, but the file on the hdd was "evoxdash.xbe". (shit, I can´t use two backslash // here !! why that ?) |
X-S forums software converts double backslashes "\\" to singlke backslashes: "\"
So to make double backslashes, you need to use quadruple backslashes: "\\\\" becomes "\\"
Just "double up" but don't forget, it will strip the doubling when you edit, so you need to re-double them if you do an edit.
\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
Post by: Heet on August 06, 2003, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: unsc1 on August 06, 2003, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: IntestineMan on August 06, 2003, 11:44:00 AM
I have the unmodified xboxdash.xbe which loads with phoenix. It currently has the font exploit right now. I will try later and take out the font exploit to make sure it runs normally. Then I will flip on modchip and see if it runs modified dash. I think it should because the font exploit is working!
unsc1, the secret is to have a different directory for your modified dash files. See my explanation earlier or if you can follow SpencerBr's tutorial.
SpencerBr, good to see someone else got it working!
It is actually quite simple but I guess it helps if one is familiar with all this stuff first. For a newbie to try this right from scratch is sort of intimidating.
Post by: brandogg on August 06, 2003, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: unsc1 on August 06, 2003, 11:58:00 AM
do you have the retail drive?
i think you need the live dash
Post by: brandogg on August 06, 2003, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: unsc1 on August 06, 2003, 12:11:00 PM
default.xip
dvd.xip
jkeyboard.xip
etc..
and replace the xboxdashdata10027100 folder with the folder you just found
Post by: brandogg on August 06, 2003, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: SlaYer on August 06, 2003, 12:32:00 PM
| QUOTE (msn25 @ Aug 6 2003, 02:33 AM) |
| 1wolf1 .......... this is right up ur ally ... why dont u make a auto-install and make it quite easy for us ... ????? ie ... SLAYERS MS DASH AUTO-INSTALL v1.0 |
Ha Ha Ha, nah, not for a long time...
I worked my ass off on two installer versions. I am sitting on the side lines on this one untill it evolves a bit. Remember my installer is designed to be used by noobs, so if developers and people like me are having problems you can imagine what would happen....
In tone with that, anyone know what the heck is happening and why my dash modding attempt failed? I mean I followed ALL instructions, used virgin M$ signed files to work with and got positive confirmations all the way! Yet I get reboots or Error 21 depending on the bios I use (X2 4977 color or X2 4977 virgin)
The only thing I can think of is that my xbox is v 1.1
Is that why this is happening? Anyone confirm it works on v1.1, and if so, exactly what bios did you use?
Post by: unsc1 on August 06, 2003, 12:54:00 PM
now the ultimate dash is the original
im not sure if this is an error on my part or in xdashutils but whenever i choose to reboot my box by pushing the black button then selecting yes.
Whenever it reboots a screen comes up that says error reading disc.
edit
no its not an error its just means you have the wrong directory
Post by: xionanx on August 06, 2003, 02:37:00 PM
If you place commas "ie. This does this, this, this, and this " in the ITEM INFO box, then save your menu, then load the saved menu; the commas cause the info behind them to replace the information in the XBE NAME box and the PATH TO XBE box.
Oddly enough this didn't effect the dash when I made the menus. I made them, built the menu, signed the dash, uploaded it to the XBOX and they work perfectly fine. Only later when I went back to make adjustments did I notice this bug.
I was also wondering if it would be possible for you to add the ability to edit the main menu titles from "Storage" and "Quick Launch" to whatever the user wants. I personally have gutted EVOX and am using it solely for FTP puroses. So, I would like to rename "Quick Launch" to "FTP Server" without having to manually do it.
Anyway, great program! This has deffinantly made things easier!
Post by: TexAgs2008 on August 06, 2003, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: supernatural on August 06, 2003, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: brandogg on August 06, 2003, 07:44:00 PM
Post by: unsc1 on August 06, 2003, 07:59:00 PM
and it works for me so use slayers autoinstaller
Post by: xionanx on August 06, 2003, 07:59:00 PM
1. Go to your local video store
2. Rent "Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic" (there are other LIVE enabled games that will update your dash to the latest version, but I'm 100% positive about SW:KOTOR)
3. Place disk in XBOX
4. Go to the Download content option
5. Wait while it updates your dash to the latest version
It is that simple people!
This will even "fix" any changes you may have done to your original dash. So, be carefull you don't "update" your edited dash.
Post by: brandogg on August 06, 2003, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: brandogg on August 06, 2003, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: KAC on August 07, 2003, 04:53:00 AM
| QUOTE |
| Ok, for everyone who can't figure out where to get the latest dash, heres how. 1. Go to your local video store 2. Rent "Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic" (there are other LIVE enabled games that will update your dash to the latest version, but I'm 100% positive about SW:KOTOR) 3. Place disk in XBOX 4. Go to the Download content option 5. Wait while it updates your dash to the latest version It is that simple people! This will even "fix" any changes you may have done to your original dash. So, be carefull you don't "update" your edited dash. |
What I did was go to Burnout 2 (I'm sure it will work with any other LIVE enabled game too) on my F:games folder with boXplorer then just ran the file "dashupdate.xbe".....and BOOM, it updated the dash.
Post by: brandogg on August 07, 2003, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: unsc1 on August 07, 2003, 09:33:00 AM
Post by: brandogg on August 07, 2003, 09:42:00 AM
Post by: brandogg on August 07, 2003, 09:50:00 AM
Post by: unsc1 on August 07, 2003, 10:08:00 AM
Post by: unsc1 on August 07, 2003, 10:31:00 AM
Post by: Xtech on August 07, 2003, 11:14:00 AM
Post by: brandogg on August 07, 2003, 11:31:00 AM
Post by: unsc1 on August 07, 2003, 12:37:00 PM
i cant remeber where though
Post by: Xtech on August 07, 2003, 05:50:00 PM
it's not convienient, but it will work.
Post by: Darkmotion on August 07, 2003, 06:21:00 PM
sorry for my bad englisch.
Greetings from Switzerland.
Post by: brandogg on August 07, 2003, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: falconsfan on August 09, 2003, 01:39:00 AM
Post by: SNICK! on August 16, 2003, 04:09:00 AM
Post by: SNICK! on August 16, 2003, 07:33:00 AM
any chance of a young develepor helping you out a bit on the ftp one?
cheerz
Post by: evil clone on August 16, 2003, 08:15:00 AM
keep up the good work
peace
ec
Post by: Xtech on August 16, 2003, 08:55:00 AM
The Evox.ini style configuration is doable....but defeats the purpose.
You still need to have that file inside default.xip. The xbe does not allow files to be loaded outside the dashboard heiarchy, with the exception of audio files, and gamesave files.
I'm not sure why you have to hex edit the xbe every time. ??
The only other possibility is to obtain a "no-Xip check" xboxdash.xbe, which would allow you to modify files using XdashUtils, but you wouldn't need to resign.
** If a new WinXip (with Automation support) is released...the only thing you would have to do is edit the menu, and upload. I'm told it's not too far off.
Post by: Darkmotion on August 16, 2003, 11:11:00 AM
Post by: fuckdb on August 17, 2003, 06:58:00 AM
batch mode, batch mode, batch mode, batch mode.
Batch Mode to insert/replace files in many diff .XIP with Project managing system.
Post by: assmonkey on August 17, 2003, 11:33:00 PM
the orginal msdash on c:
and hacked msdash on f:
Post by: evil clone on August 18, 2003, 08:27:00 AM
open up xboxdash.xbe with an hex editor look for Partition2 and replace all of them with Partition6. Than just store the xboxdashdata folder and the xboxdash.xbe on the F: drive. hope this helps
peace
ec
Post by: Xtech on August 18, 2003, 02:27:00 PM
Post by: evil clone on August 18, 2003, 03:06:00 PM
peace
ec
Post by: supernatural on August 19, 2003, 05:47:00 AM
Post by: The Axledental DJ on August 21, 2003, 12:15:00 PM
And its Batch file doesn't follow the destination I tell it where my xip files are.
So I have to copy and paste them over where I keep all of them.
So, it seems the batch.exe file is wrong, or a bug is in there or somewhere else or in the XdashUtils.
I just kinda made a soultion to this weird bug in XDashUtils. I found the Batch.dat file and px.ex and copy and pasted them back to where I keep all my XIPS for my editing of my new MS Dashboard. and then edited the Batch.dat file so it creats the updated Xips in two places. One where its supposed to be and the other still in the WINNT/xdutemp folder..
Post by: Xtech on August 21, 2003, 03:39:00 PM
the good news is, I'm making very steady progress with the new version (which btw, will not have a temp folder or batch files).....
expect it sometime this week. This version will be much more dynamic than the last, including Ftp Listing, and if used correctly, you wont need to type in a single Path to an xbe file. Point and click.
Also will include a few easter egg color option plug-ins compliments of Gcue + voltaic.
Post by: The Axledental DJ on August 21, 2003, 04:58:00 PM
Post by: Xtech on August 21, 2003, 11:01:00 PM
..well..optional to the user.
Working on some Winsock issues for ftp, and a couple of other things then it will be finished. Maybe 2 or 3 days.
Post by: The Axledental DJ on August 28, 2003, 08:35:00 PM
I just did the patch today and it plays my Predator SE Region 2 DVD!
Thanks
The Axledental DJ
www.axledentaldj.com
Post by: evil clone on August 29, 2003, 06:40:00 AM
Post by: evil clone on August 29, 2003, 06:41:00 AM
Post by: HoaX on August 31, 2003, 10:35:00 PM
2 very cool programs