Xbox 360: Remember To Clear Your Cache
By William on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 at 10:50 AM PST In Game Consoles, Microsoft, Microsoft
This week, I decided to dust off my Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion disc and replay the entire game. I entirely forgot how frustrating the game freezes were with that game. I made it 80% of the way through the main quest before I started having issues with the game freezing and it was happening several times every hour or so. Probably the only remedy for this would be the Xbox 360 cache clear code that was discovered long ago by Hexus. This method is the only way to entirely clear the Xbox 360 cache.
Take the following steps to clear your cache:
Go to the system blade and then select memory.
Press Y on the HD symbol and then press X,X,Left Bumper, Right Bumper, X,X. Once you do this a messsage will appear saying: Do you want to perform maintenance on your Xbox 360 storage devices?
Keep in mind that this method will also clear out all software updates, but it’s worth that cost. After you clear things out, you’ll experience far less issues when it comes to the system crashing or screens freezing. If anyone knows of a better method, feel free to drop a comment below. It’s easy to forget that sometimes your system may need a little extra maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
I have slow internet so losing my software updates would pain me : (
That sucks. It is kind of a pain to have to re-do all the software updates. There are other methods of clearing caches, but none that work this well.
all you need to do is hold down button A during the loading screen until you see Bethesda logo. this clears the cahce and doesnt affect any ogther systme updates.
holding down A method works some, but doesn’t clear the entire cache, which honestly seems to give me less problems.
Will I also lose DLC if I do this ?
No you will not lose DLC. You’ll just lose the updates which is a pain in the ass I guess, but it usually takes less than 10 or 20 seconds to do an update.
i clear my cache at least every week…i have alotta gamez, and i download ALOT…so everytime i clear my cache it makes all my games run ALOT quicker, and my xbox responds better insteda freezin…i reccommend doin it 100%!!!!…tha only thing u lose is software updates!!! which can b redownloaded and r REALLY QUICK DEPENDING ON UR INTERNET CONNECTION!!!!…and everytime u clear ur cache u gain a lil/alot of hard drive space, which may b needed or useful 2 sum people…
Cleared the cache this method and it solved my Assasins Creed Disc Read Errors.
Smarttt!!
It’s not working. I have tried it several times now, and nothing happens?
Got it now! Actually i used Y to get the device option (as i should) and then used Y (again) X,X,Left Bumper, Right Bumper, X,X.
thanks, i got hung up on the same problem but i just got off work, so i couldn’t think.
i can’t get it to work
lets say i downloaded the shivering isles will i have to redownload that again
Amazingly enough xBox support gave this to me as a solution to the “Disc Dirty/Damaged” issue. I have not had any issues with it erasing software updates, its essentially like disk clean up or defragging on your PC. So, yeah, a little routine maintenance never hurts…. too much.
Will this delete my gamer profiles, gamerscore and saved games?
No it will not delete your profile. How many times do people have to say it only affect the UPDATES FOR GAMES.
anyone know if some of the DLC like nights of the nine and the others will run without doing the update after clearing the cache? I still use the cheats so I dont want the latest patch
Why the hell do we have to do this ON A DAMN CONSOLE?!
Might as well buy a bloody PC.
Will this delete any of my downloaded content, such as the vile lair or spell tomes?
I downloaded the Halo 3 Legendary map pack today and it doesn’t work, I restarted my console, re downloaded the map pack, and I updated the game, then I cleared my cash and it still didn’t work, I need help fast please!
Hi guys,
I have the same “Unreadable Disc” problem but i dont have a harddrive. How am i suppose to clear my cashe? I tried to Format the memory stick but with no results. Am i missing something ?
Steveo, yeah, your DVD drive is screwed up.
Or your disk is too scratched.
And for those asking about their profile: yuor profile in ON Xbox live, not on your console. So no, it wont be deleted.
In the worst case, you pick it yup back thats it
Thanks! i thought my drive was screwed and i havent been able to play ANY games cus of dirty/damaged errors but after this it worked again!
Just thought I would let you guys know that this worked with my NBA Live 09 problem.
Had the disc unreadable problem with NHL 09. Thought it was the game. EB Games was nice enough to replace it even though it was past their exchange period. Guy suggesting clearing the cache if it didn’t work. Game still didn’t work. Cleared the cache. No problems now! I read on another forum something about 360 drives not being able to read dual-layered discs. Thought I might have a pricey problem on my hands. No problems at all though. Clearing the cache works like a charm. Anyone know why clearing the cache fixes disc problems?
So I’m having a problem with rock band. When there are a lot of notes coming the screen stutter’s in the note section. Nowhere else but in the note section. I have a 1080p tv and have tried all of the different settings as far as resolution. I have also tried clearing the cache. Any ideas?
Lucky
So i have this problem with Disk Dirty or Damaged with all games brand new or old. The clearing cache didn’t work I don’t think….i got here because i’m researching the issue…my particular case has just been getting worse and worse over the last 4 months or so…it’s really bad now. I think it’s the DVD Drive in the xbox…it’s just going bad and getting worse…
TY THIS WORKS GREAT!!
It doesn’t delete save files for my games right? Cus I was so far in NHL 09 and Fallout 3, I don’t want to do all that again.
hey guys. I cleared my cache to play Elder Scroll:Oblivion. now it’s saying it’s missing data and won’t load. Suggestions?
basically, clearing the cache really works.. However, there are times that you need to clear the cache twice before it will fully works.
Anyway about the disc uneadable issues, just take out the HD try to play a game disc w/out the HD and check if its going to work or not, if it still doing the same thing, ya need to send the console in for repair
listen up naggers!!! it doesnt delete anything that shouldnt be deleted dnt trip!!!! just do it!!!! seriously….
Hi guys. My NBA 09 frizz like hell. But I’ve got my Xbox 360 flushed. If I clean the cache will I still be able to play copies?
hi guys
i did the cache clean up and i rebooted my 360 i put a disk in and its just a black screen what do i do
how do you clear cache’s with the new update, the experience or whatever it’s called. and would clearing my cache increase my connection? it sucks playing with a 2 second lag
@andrew
Same thing!
Just go to my xbox -> system settings -> memory
and follow the process listed above.
i have red faction for the 360 & i dont seem to be getting any achievments also have a screen that pops up saying the storage device associated with your gamer profile has been removed or is full…..totally gutted prolly gonna sell it
Just tried it now, Fable II is working again!!!! Yahooo!!!!
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