How To Reset Your Xbox 360 Console

If you are getting an error after updating your console or game you can clear out the update and restore your Xbox. This will also work on software mods gone bad.

How To Clear Any Failed system updates that cause the console to error.

1. With the console off, press and hold the sync up button.
   
2. While holding the sync button press the power button to turn on the console
3. Continue to hold the sync button until the Console has booted up completely.
4. During the boot process the console should clear any failed updates, allowing you to use it normally.

How To Clear All Installed Game Updates

1. Go to the "system" blade
2. Select "memory"
3. Press Y on the HD symbol
4. Press X,X, Left Bumper, Right Bumper, X,X
5. A message will appear saying: "Do you want to perform maintenance on your Xbox 360 storage devices?"
6. Select Yes

If you are still getting an error it is probably a hardware failure. Check the error code list and go from there.

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