Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:42 pm Post subject: May I see XBox hard disk files if i plug in my PC??
Question is simple, answer... I dunno!!!
I tried to plug the xbox hard disk to my PC. I can see hard disk "hardware", but the partitions are "bad".
Is there any software or utility to browse xbox hd from PC without using LAN and xbox?? I need to "save" some files, but i think my xbox is damaged, and maybe the hd too.
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 6:19 pm Post subject:
I know that forahobby has successfully hooked up xbox HD's to PC's...not sure how it's done.
He is on a much different time zone, so I am sure he'll be able to respond tonight at some point.
I would think because the HD is locked is where you have issues viewing it on your PC.
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forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:25 pm Post subject:
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I tried to plug the xbox hard disk to my PC. I can see hard disk "hardware", but the partitions are "bad".
I have tried this myself and have had no luck.. The only way you can use a XBOX HDD in your PC is to UNLOCK the XBOX HDD and then insert it into your PC..
You will then need to FDISK the HDD and give it partitions compatible with windows, format and then you can use it..
You cant just plug in a CONFIGURED XBOX HDD and expect to see the files on your pc.. ThIS WILL NOT WORK!
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Is there any software or utility to browse xbox hd from PC without using LAN and xbox?? I need to "save" some files, but i think my xbox is damaged, and maybe the hd too.
Sorry but no.. You must connect your xbox to your PC network and FTP files to and from your xbox and pc..
Joined: Aug 18, 2004 Posts: 488 Location: Baltimore
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:04 pm Post subject:
I dont know much on modding so someone correct me if I am wrong, but if you powered up you PC & XBOX, then unplugged the IDE (not the power) from the xbox hard drive & plugged into a free ide slot on your computers motherboard, wouldnt the PC pick up the unlocked drive?
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:17 am Post subject:
I am sure there is a way. One thing for sure though is you would have to make sure you set the Xbox HD to slave as it is currenty set to master.
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jiggysmb Xbox-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2004 Posts: 488 Location: Baltimore
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:06 am Post subject:
Well, I think you would just have to use an open IDE slot, put the xbox on its own ribbon to the PC motherboards second IDE slot, if its free.
I just ordered a refurbished box to open up & play with. I will let you guys know if I make any breakthroughs
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 4:33 am Post subject:
Hi jiggysmb,
im sure the xbox hdd is formatted with it special kind of file system.
Ive never heard of anyone successully viewing xbox files off there xbox hdd by plugging it into a PC IDE Slot..
I tried this way back.. Asked heaps of advanced users when i was a newbie and coulnt be done then.. Let us know if ya have any luck guys.
would be intersting..
IF YOU WANT TO USE A XBOX HDD IN A PC YOU MUST UNLOCK IT THEN FDISK IT BEFORE YOU CAN USE IT!
Joined: Aug 18, 2004 Posts: 488 Location: Baltimore
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 9:35 am Post subject:
I found a site that uses a Linux PC & 'xbrowser' to access the HD once the xbox has booted up & unlocked the drive.
I assume xbrowser reads the xbox format... can xbrowser be used with windows???
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