Data Backup After X3 Install - Question

[scott_newsgroup]

Once you have your X3 installed and running (with a dashboard), are there any data files (not games) you should backup before installing utilities?

If so, what is the best method of backing-up the data? And, which files are mission critical for backup?

Thanks in advance -

 

[Ikarasu]

If your worried... just backup your C Drive. X3 backs up the eeprom and stuff for you... but if you'd like... backup all of C and the admin folder... Should all fit on a CD.

Also... just FTP the files.

 

[scott_newsgroup]

If your worried... just backup your C Drive. X3 backs up the eeprom and stuff for you... but if you'd like... backup all of C and the admin folder... Should all fit on a CD.

Also... just FTP the files.

Thanks for the reply. Does the X3 auto backup the EEPROM, etc.? If so, where is it stored?

Thanks -

 

[1911Wolf]

Thanks for the reply. Does the X3 auto backup the EEPROM, etc.? If so, where is it stored?

Thanks -

The Admin folder, he just told you. Yes, the X3 does an auto backup of the eeprom on first boot. Also create and save a copy of the x3data.txt.

 

[radarshop]

What exactly is stored in the eeprom and does it ever change.Also how might it get erased?

 

[Ikarasu]

The eeprom is stuff such as.... Your HD/mobo info. Your HD unlock key (I believe) Ect. I'm not sure how it might get erased... but it's always good to have a backup. Hell... you can sell it for $10 get some extra cash if you wont be using live.

 

[radarshop]

Would the xbox be in a unbootable state if it got erased?

 

[bigmak]

Yeah if your eeprom gets erased then you won't be able to boot.

FYI I just found out the hard way that your video settings are also stored on your eeprom. So be carefull when playing around with them..

 

[scott_newsgroup]

I just completed my backup, and I have a couple of questions:

1. Two files failed to copy: 'c:/media/skins/default/keyboard2.ttf' & 'c:/media/skins/default/main.ttf'... When I manually browse to this folder, I can't see the files - has anyone else had this problem? Does it matter?

2. Does FlashFXP also copy hidden files?

Thanks again!

 

[Ikarasu]

1. - I doubt it'd matter. Odds are you wont even need your backup...

2, - Yes - flash FXP is set to see hidden files