How to Reset an Xbox 360 After Repair
To speed up the process of repairs, Microsoft often sends back an already repaired Xbox 360 unit in place of the one you sent in for a fix. This means that the unit you receive will sometimes have settings left behind from its previous owner. As long as a majority of the information was saved to the detachable Xbox 360 hard drive, resetting the unit to the desired settings will take only minutes.
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Instructions
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Plug in the Xbox 360 console and place the hard drive into the top of the system before turning it on.
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Press the Xbox button on the Xbox 360 controller; it will bring up the main menu. Scroll right to the "Settings" tab and select "System Settings."
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Choose "Initial Setup" in the "System Settings" tab and answer the questions that are displayed.
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Select the proper language for the console to display. Choose the county or location where the console is currently situated. The type of TV that is connected to the Xbox 360 will determine the type of HDTV settings you then select.
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Select "Family Settings" if you want to limit the videos, games and music that are active on the system. (You can also skip this option.) Choose "Continue"; the Xbox 360 will be at its default settings and ready for customization.
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Tips & Warnings
To reset the console display settings to their defaults when starting up the system, press and hold the "Y" button on the controller while pressing the right trigger.
If the TV connected to the Xbox 360 is high-definition, make sure the video connector cables have the HDTV switch selected, rather than the standard. Video will not be displayed properly without this.
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