It also includes information on clearing the Xbox cache.

Resetting your Xbox 360 involves formatting the hard drive, which can’t be undone.

When you finish, your Xbox 360 is returned to its original factory state.

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From theSystem Settingsmenu, selectStorage.

Press theY buttonto open theDevice Options.

SelectYesto confirm your choice.

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Enter yourConsole Serial Number

SelectDone, then wait for the formatting process to complete.

Once you’ve finished resetting your Xbox 360, turn it on to confirm your data is gone.

In many cases, clearing thecacheon your Xbox 360 may be the better option.

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you might fix a lot of common problems with your Xbox 360 by simply clearing the cache.

This removes temporary files and data stored in the system cache during normal use.

Press theGuide buttonto open theXbox Guide.

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With theSystem Settingsmenu open, selectStorage.

SelectYesto confirm the operation, then wait for the process to finish.

reboot your Xbox 360, and see if your problems persist.

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Before that, though, you’ll need to back up your data and format the hard drive.

The new owner will need to install their own hard drive or use a memory card.

When you attempt to format the hard drive, you’re usually unable to proceed without this number.

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Scroll down to selectSystem Info.

You will still be able to log back in on this console or any other console in the future.

Move Everything at Once

Connect a USB hard drive or thumb drive to your Xbox 360.

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Press theY buttonto bring up theDevice Options.

Select yourUSB Storage equipment.

You will be unable to transfer the data if your external hard drive doesn’t have enough storage space.

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Select a game you want to back up.

Press theA button, thenPress theA buttonagain.

Press theA buttonto delete the original copy and move it to your external media.

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it’s possible for you to also selectCopyto leave a copy on your hard drive.

Wait for the Xbox 360 to finish backing up your data.

Select another item, and repeat this process as many times as necessary.

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When you’re done, press theB buttonuntil you return to theSystem Settingsmenu.

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