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Offline PspKicks316

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Question about backing up the hdd
« on: August 08, 2009, 01:11:43 PM »
Can I just connect it to my laptop through a regular sata>usb enclosure and use Xlorer360 to back everything up?
I've done it this way to modify gamesaves.
Couldn't I just copy everything over from the drive, plug in my new one, then replace/copy all of the files onto the new drive? It won't cause any problems right?
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2009, 06:27:14 AM »
theres a little back up thing on the top bar i think. i dont see any probs with that
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2009, 07:12:41 PM »
yeah it will work just highlight every thing and drag it off into the folder you want
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2009, 05:59:20 AM »
Are you trying to use the new HDD in your 360?
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2009, 08:51:51 AM »
you can also use xport to make an image, then simply recover the image on your new drive.
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2009, 10:07:18 AM »
Quote from: 40_ounce on August 14, 2009, 05:59:20 AM
Are you trying to use the new HDD in your 360?
...why else would I need to backup a current hdd onto a new 360 hdd?


Quote from: scott on August 14, 2009, 08:51:51 AM
you can also use xport to make an image, then simply recover the image on your new drive.
Will all of this work if I'm going from 20gb to 120gb?
Or should I just copy everything and then copy it onto the new hdd one by one without preserving partitions?
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2009, 10:14:46 AM »
I just copy and pasted this from a post I commented on in another thread.

"You cannot just copy the contents of your 360 HDD to any HDD. You need to flash the HDD with firmware that the 360 will recognize. I used a WD 1200bevs hdd. You can find them on ebay already flashed with the firmware needed to use with the xbox 360. Or you can buy one yourself and flash the firmware needed. Here is a couple links that will help you.
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?s=65b4fcd2354ff315501fd28660eaebc7&showforum=170
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=668416
If you need more help ask me and I can try and help. I wrote down the steps I used to make my HDD compatible somewhere...."
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2009, 10:18:32 AM »
Quote from: PspKicks316 on August 14, 2009, 10:07:18 AM
...why else would I need to backup a current hdd onto a new 360 hdd?

Will all of this work if I'm going from 20gb to 120gb?
Or should I just copy everything and then copy it onto the new hdd one by one without preserving partitions?

NO do not use the image backup you are going from a 20gb to any size other than a 20gb. The image takes the hddss.bin with it and will make your 120gb read as a 20gb.

Your better off just taking the individual files.
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2009, 10:45:01 AM »
i think all you need is the third partition. I'm not sure how you're going to get the files?
Are you using Xplorer360? How are you connecting your hdd to the comp?
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2009, 10:56:26 AM »
xport is my friend LOL

makes it all so easy
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2009, 11:09:42 AM »
40_ounce, omg stop posting. I'm using a god damn official drive. I NEVER SAID IT WAS A DIFFERENT TYPE OF DRIVE.
I said I was going from 20gb to 120gb.
And, I quote:
Quote from: PspKicks316 on August 14, 2009, 10:07:18 AM
...why else would I need to backup a current hdd onto a new 360 hdd?
360 drive. Read before posting please.

Quote from: scott on August 14, 2009, 10:18:32 AM
NO do not use the image backup you are going from a 20gb to any size other than a 20gb. The image takes the hddss.bin with it and will make your 120gb read as a 20gb.

Your better off just taking the individual files.
That's what I thought. Hm. Alright thanks again, scott. You're really on top of the ball, here. I like it.
Quote from: modded matt on August 14, 2009, 10:56:26 AM
xport is my friend LOL

makes it all so easy
I planned on using Xplorer360 like I did to modify my saves. How good is xport?
I won't be doing this right away, but soon.
« Last Edit: August 14, 2009, 11:48:53 AM by PspKicks316 »
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2009, 11:34:16 AM »
xport comes with the xport device. it is a docking station for the HDD, the software is almost identical
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2009, 11:47:18 AM »
I googled it. Looks pretty nice. I want one lol
I'll look into that more once I need it
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2009, 01:11:25 PM »
Quote from: PspKicks316 on August 14, 2009, 11:09:42 AM
40_ounce, omg stop posting. I'm using a god damn official drive. I NEVER SAID IT WAS A DIFFERENT TYPE OF DRIVE.
I said I was going from 20gb to 120gb.
And, I quote:360 drive. Read before posting please.
That's what I thought. Hm. Alright thanks again, scott. You're really on top of the ball, here. I like it. I planned on using Xplorer360 like I did to modify my saves. How good is xport?
I won't be doing this right away, but soon.

I'm just trying to help. You didn't say in your first post it was a xbox 360 120gb HDD.
You can download the software and connect your hdd to a sata port on your comp. Just do a google
search for xplorer360.
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2009, 06:17:58 PM »

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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2009, 09:45:16 AM »
Interesting. I've got to get me one of those. Haha. Thanks matt
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Re: Question about backing up the hdd
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2009, 01:19:59 PM »
Yes, they are quite amazing little devices.
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