una nueva utilidad para xbox.......ahi os pongo lo que es:
What is boXplorer ?
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boXplorer (prounced "box plorer") is a file browser for Xbox which allows you to directly
browse files and folders on the Xbox harddisk and DVD drive.
boXplorer can also view Xbox video media files (*.WMV) and launch other application or
games (*.XBE files).
boXplorer can be booted from a DVD/CD or added to your Xbox harddrive and launched from there.
boXplorer is a great addition to Evolution X dashboard (on either harddrive or DVD/CD) since
it provides browsing capabilites which Evolution X currently lacks.
boXplorer currently does not contain any copy/rename/delete/move file capabilities, but
this is under serious consideration for a future release
I hope you'll like this tool
IMPORTANT :
This is a BETA release of boXplorer and has been tested on a PAL Xbox with a fittet Enigmah-X
chip and works fine, but the program *may* contains bugs so please use with caution.
And please read the Q & A below before installing this software !!!
Installation
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boXplorer can be used either on the Xbox harddisk with Evolution X or booted seperately
on a DVD/CD.
Installation on Xbox harddrive with Evolution X :
Start Evolution X on your Xbox. On your PC, FTP the Xbox like normal.
Create a new folder on the Xbox harddisk, I use "e:\boXplorer" myself.
Copy all files and sub-folders from the "Xbox Files" folder in the ZIP, to the folder on
the Xbox Hardisk. The Folder on the Xbox hardisk should look something like this :
e:\boXplorer\Default.xbe
e:\boXplorer\Media\background.xpr
e:\boXplorer\Media\font.xpr
Now you can add boXplorer to your Evolution X MENU.INI file. Consult the Evolution X
documentation for further info.
Installation on DVD/CD :
Burn the boXplorer.iso file on a DVD-R/DVD-RW or CD-R/CD-RW using your usual software.
If using Nero (like me) burn the ISO with these options : Finalize CD, Disk-At-Once.
If using CD-R/CD-RW and you are having problems, try to extract the files from
boXplorer.iso (I use the xISO tool) onto your PC, add a new sub-folder called "0dummy" and
add 500-600 MB worth of dummy files to this new folder, build a new ISO and burn it.
Sometimes the Xbox is having problems booting from a CD-R/CD-RW if the disk does not contain
enough data. It has something to do with the laser which like to read data from the outer
tracks on a CD-R/CD-RW more than the inner tracks. And this can be solved by adding some
dummy files in a "0dummy" folder which then is placed on inner tracks then the ISO is burned.
At least, that's my experiences
Controls
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Main screen :
A : Select folder/launch XBE/play WMV
B : Go to parent folder.
X : Toggle file filter between "*.*", "*.XBE" and "*.WMV".
Y : Go to root folder.
BACK : Go to parent folder.
START : Select drive/partition.
WHITE : Show the About-screen.
BLACK : Return to system dashboard.
D-PAD UP : Scroll up the list
D-PAD DOWN : Scroll down the list.
D-PAD LEFT : Scroll up the list, 1/2 screen.
D-PAD RIGHT : Scroll down the list, 1/2 screen.
Select Drive screen :
A : Select drive/partition
START : Select drive/partition
B : Cancel
BACK : Cancel
WHITE : Show the About-screen.
BLACK : Return to system dashboard.
D-PAD UP : Scroll up the list
D-PAD DOWN : Scroll down the list.
About screen :
A : Go back to previous screen.
B : Go back to previous screen.
BACK : Go back to previous screen.
BLACK : Return to system dashboard.
While playing WMV files :
B : Stop playback
Q & A
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Q : What is boxExplorer ?
A : A small program you run on your Xbox which enables you to browse the Xbox harddrive
and DVD drive
A : Why use boXplorer when we all can browse thru FTP with Evolution X ?
Q : FTP with Evolution X is great but it requires you to have your Xbox connected to
a PC and fiddling with IP addresses which may turn some people off.
But if you need an easy, fast and safe way to browse the hardrive directly on the,
Xbox boXplorer is the way
Q : Can I use boXplorer as an dashboard replacement ?
A : NO DON'T EVEN TRY! But why would you anyway ? Use Evolution X or keep the standard one !
Q : What is Evolution X/xISO/Enigmah/whatever ?
A : If you don't know, maybe you shouldn't be messing around with this program ?
Q : I can't copy/delete/move/rename files with boXplorer ?
A : This version does not support this, however this may be supported in a future release.
Q : I'm nervous about my Xbox, is boXplorer safe to use ?
A : Yes, it should be completely safe to use since it doesn't write to any files or tries
to modify the hardisk content in any way. But if you want to install boXplorer on the
harddrive, please be carefull how you install it with Evolution X. Otherwise simply
burn it on a DVD/CD and boot it from there
Q : When running boXplorer I can't FTP my Xbox ?
A : boXplorer does not contain FTP capabilities, use Evolution X to FTP your Xbox.
Q : Can I browse folders/files on my PC with boXplorer ?
A : No. You can ONLY browse your Xbox harddisk and DVD drive.
Q : Can I browse the internet with boXplorer ?
A : Nooooooo..... why did you have to ask ?!?!?!?!
Q : Can I add my own background/colors to boXplorer ?
A: No, not right now. Maybe I will make support for customization in the future.
Q : When I eject the DVD drive to browse a game DVD, my Xbox resets ?
A: This is normal on some Xbox mod-chips (I'm not an expert here) so if you want to
browse a game DVD, insert the game DVD before launching boXplorer on the harddisk
using Evolution X of course
Q : I'm new at this Xbox hacking stuff... how do I get started ?
A : Check out the sites about the Xbox hacking scene and if you plan on copying stuff
to your Xbox hardrive using Evolution X yourself, please be VERY carefull and
remember to backup your Xbox harddrive before you start.
If you screw up and your Xbox and it won't work properly, don't blame me !
Q : Have you anything to do with Evolution X ?
A : No, I don't even know the guys except from the scene forums and by their aliases.
Q : I can't get boXplorer to work on my Xbox ?
A : You need a chipped or otherwise modded Xbox which can use "unsigned code".
boXplorer had been testet on a PAL Xbox with a Enigmah-X (final) chip, but it
should work fine on other chips and US/NTSC Xbox consoles also.
Q : Can I get the source code anywhere ?
A: No, at least not right now. Maybe I will release the source in the future.
Q : Is xboXplorer legal ?
A: No, boXplorer was developed using Microsoft's Xbox Developer Kit (XDK) which
is only legal to use for authorized and licenced Xbox developers. So by building
my program with the
K, my program contains MS
K copyrighted code.
I'm only a private person using this project to learn a bit about Xbox development.
Q : When is the next version coming out ?
A : I don't know... I REALLY don't... but soon I hope
Q : Where can I find the latest version of boXplorer ?
A : Hard to say since it's basicly illigal... but try Usenet (alt.binaries.cd.image.xbox)
or IRC.
Q : Who are you ?
A : That's for me to know, T'ulkas is not my real name since I wish remain anonymous.
Q : How can I contact you with suggestions and such ?
A : Well you can't directly, but look out for me on the forums that are on the leading
Xbox scene sites.
Q : What is Xbox ?
A : A pretty nice videogame console from Microsoft !
Q : What's the meaning of life ?
A : A chair, go figure...
Version history
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v0.90 BETA - Initial release
- Browse files and folders on Xbox harddrive and DVD drive.
- Launch applications (*.XBE files)
- Play cut-scene videos (*.WMV files)
Still to come
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Features that may or may not be included in future releases :
- Improved browsing.
- Play more media formats (WAV, WMA, etc.)
- Prettier user interface.
- Copy, move, delete, rename files... (?)
- Customization (background, comors, fonts, etc.).
Credits
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Thanks to the Xbox Hacking scene and all the helpful guys on the forums.
Credits to PRIDE for assisting with the graphics
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