how to get MCE working?
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how to get MCE working?
hi,
I'm trying to install MCE on my xbox [PAL, 120GB, X2 PRO Mod]. I downloaded the ISO, burned it to a cd (my xbox has a thompson DVD Drive) and it boots up to a prompt where I can only select "CD Installer", so I click it and the setup ejects the CD and asks for the MCE CD, I just re-insert it and procedes to install. I am aware it will format my F drive but I don't really mind. So the set up says its formating the partition and says its completed successfully then extracts the files to it, takes a while then says error and goes to system halt. When I reboot, my F drive is unchanged (still has all my files and apps etc there). I extracted the BIOS on the CD and flashed it manually to my mod and tried it again, same deal. Any idea as to why this is? Thanks.
I'm trying to install MCE on my xbox [PAL, 120GB, X2 PRO Mod]. I downloaded the ISO, burned it to a cd (my xbox has a thompson DVD Drive) and it boots up to a prompt where I can only select "CD Installer", so I click it and the setup ejects the CD and asks for the MCE CD, I just re-insert it and procedes to install. I am aware it will format my F drive but I don't really mind. So the set up says its formating the partition and says its completed successfully then extracts the files to it, takes a while then says error and goes to system halt. When I reboot, my F drive is unchanged (still has all my files and apps etc there). I extracted the BIOS on the CD and flashed it manually to my mod and tried it again, same deal. Any idea as to why this is? Thanks.
Re: how to get MCE working?
Sounds like your Thomson drive is not reading the disc all the way. Probably getting a bad sector or something.evil_marty wrote:hi,
I'm trying to install MCE on my xbox [PAL, 120GB, X2 PRO Mod]. I downloaded the ISO, burned it to a cd (my xbox has a thompson DVD Drive) and it boots up to a prompt where I can only select "CD Installer", so I click it and the setup ejects the CD and asks for the MCE CD, I just re-insert it and procedes to install. I am aware it will format my F drive but I don't really mind. So the set up says its formating the partition and says its completed successfully then extracts the files to it, takes a while then says error and goes to system halt. When I reboot, my F drive is unchanged (still has all my files and apps etc there). I extracted the BIOS on the CD and flashed it manually to my mod and tried it again, same deal. Any idea as to why this is? Thanks.
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because of the way the xbox partitions work, you can format them as linux partitions without deleting any of the data that was there originally. It will just get wiped eventually by being overwritten.
On the subject of the error, does it give any more info about what the error is?
On the subject of the error, does it give any more info about what the error is?
If you keep an open mind, will your brain fall out?
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Hi!
Can anyone explain how and what software to use(Nero?Primo?..) to get a correct cd?
Yes, it says so in the Friendtech Media Center.txtevil_marty wrote:Is it possible for MCE to access media off my computer through SMB?
I have the same problem and a Samsung drive.evil_marty wrote: I downloaded the ISO, burned it to a cd (my xbox has a thompson DVD Drive) and it boots up to a prompt where I can only select "CD Installer", so I click it and the setup ejects the CD and asks for the MCE CD, I just re-insert it and procedes to install. I am aware it will format my F drive but I don't really mind. So the set up says its formating the partition and says its completed successfully then extracts the files to it, takes a while then says error and goes to system halt. When I reboot, my F drive is unchanged (still has all my files and apps etc there)
Can anyone explain how and what software to use(Nero?Primo?..) to get a correct cd?
Ok, just found this! http://www.xboxrepairguide.com/FriendMC ... _stepa.htm
This is the real thread: viewtopic.php?t=1798
Thanks to you all, hopefully it will work now.
This is the real thread: viewtopic.php?t=1798
Thanks to you all, hopefully it will work now.