Using PS3 Safe Mode

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @juanvaldez2921
    @juanvaldez2921 3 роки тому +9

    Great video. My PS3 kept getting stuck at 98% after I formatted the drive, after running it on safe mode, it worked! Thank you so much! I was about to give up.

  • @justanmpowereddude5021
    @justanmpowereddude5021 3 роки тому +13

    I was able to override the 4.88 update using safe mode!
    I installed the 4.88 with the necessary firmware to get HEN working - I’m using the super slim
    Apparently, this wasn’t supposed to work - but it did.
    Thanks man

    • @Sharpshot45
      @Sharpshot45 3 роки тому

      Please help me when I restore file system it freezes to :(((( idk what go do know of I should through mines off the balcony

    • @seonl6339
      @seonl6339 2 роки тому

      HELP ME

    • @VAPELANDER
      @VAPELANDER 2 роки тому

      Its the harddrive that got reck change it

    • @VAPELANDER
      @VAPELANDER 2 роки тому

      @only1draco

    • @VAPELANDER
      @VAPELANDER 2 роки тому

      Its the hdd

  • @Hopalongtom
    @Hopalongtom 5 років тому

    My PS3 stopped being able to read Blue Ray movies, and suggested to fix the file structure in safe mode, their instructions for safe mode wasn't clear, yours was perfect and the problem is now solved.

  • @timothysanford012381
    @timothysanford012381 6 років тому +138

    I am deaf. So all I'm doing is turning my system on and off repeatedly. No menu. Wish they thought to put visual cues into the lights such as fast beeps and slow beeps so those of us with bad hearing could know what to do.

    • @OrcTheRed
      @OrcTheRed 5 років тому +13

      At this point you may figured it out...anyway, if that's not the case try this:
      - step 1: press the power button (PS3 turns on) and hold it until the console shuts down by itself; now you can release the button
      - step 2: press the power button (PS3 turns on) again and hold it until the message "Connect the controller using a USB cable, and then press the PS button" appears on screen

    • @LadyGin2
      @LadyGin2 4 роки тому +3

      @@OrcTheRed after that ..another thing missing.. how to move around with the options and select the right one for us if the controller doesn't obey because it's still charging.. ?thanks

    • @modussarrizvi6351
      @modussarrizvi6351 4 роки тому +4

      Of your defat how did you listen to the video

    • @Yt-fm3lw
      @Yt-fm3lw 4 роки тому +5

      @@modussarrizvi6351 there sun titles

    • @sharkbaitgaming1995
      @sharkbaitgaming1995 3 роки тому +2

      I know this is 2 years old, but UA-cam has a closed caption button buddy, you should use That

  • @BoroDanny90
    @BoroDanny90 9 років тому +61

    Great video very helpful. Just wish the PS3s were made better and not so cheap. Corrupt files happen all the time and the system freezing when trying to log in online is terrible and a fault that shouldnt happen.

    • @Guio95
      @Guio95 9 років тому +7

      I think hat even if we can't notice it, Sony has done a massive work in making our PS3 as reliable as possible, but I also think that it shouldn't be easy to guarantee a great stability in a system with continuous updates, new game data and so on...

    • @SkilledDriver
      @SkilledDriver 7 років тому

      Danny James lie my PS3 don't have safe mode what should I do need answers

    • @ihsanulhaque6968
      @ihsanulhaque6968 6 років тому +1

      Danny James
      I have used the option that rebuild database but it keeps saying that preparing please wait! Nothing happens it keeps saying that help pls thank u

    • @sunny_sky8930
      @sunny_sky8930 3 роки тому +2

      @@SkilledDriver Bruh ps3 with no safe mode

    • @brant9871
      @brant9871 2 роки тому +2

      Now it’s 2023 and we have PS5 that run amazing

  • @Babyinthelab_
    @Babyinthelab_ 11 років тому +1

    I've had my ps3 for well over 2 years. still going strong. FAT version

  • @DragonboltBlastter
    @DragonboltBlastter 3 роки тому +3

    My PS3 slim was freezing at random moments.
    I had to do a ''File Restore System'' a few times, and an extra repair-scan when I started my PS3, everything is working fine

  • @Dorian10452
    @Dorian10452 8 років тому +2

    OMFG THANK YOU. PEOPLE WHO MADE UA-cam VIDEOS ON THE SYSTEM UPDATE MESSAGE NEVER MENTIONED TO PUT AN ADDITIONAL FOLDER SAYING PS3 ON IT. THANK YOU SONY

  • @gaara_death88
    @gaara_death88 Рік тому

    I know this video is old but I decided to give my PS4 a break and bring out the PS3 and had a black screen this video helped fix that for me thank you

  • @backseatdog
    @backseatdog 12 років тому +1

    Thanks! Restore PS3 System worked like a charm! It only took seconds too!

  • @TheMadPacX
    @TheMadPacX 10 років тому +6

    A friend of mine downloaded and installed the lastest GT6 patch. After making it to the main menu of the game, he turned the system off without issue. When he turned it back on, the system froze before loading the XMB. So he went into safe mode, chose "Restore File System" and now it says: "Preparing...Please wait". It's been 24 hours and he's still seeing this screen.

  • @emihrv
    @emihrv 12 років тому +1

    Thats a really good video. Every Tutorial Video should be like that!

  • @starz3893
    @starz3893 6 років тому +1

    This video is just what i was looking for!

  • @trampolinee1
    @trampolinee1 12 років тому +1

    THANKS SO MUCH! MY OLD PS3 DOES WORK NOW, AND WE HAVE 3 PLAYSTATIONS NOW!! :) OMG IM SO HAPPY

  • @brant9871
    @brant9871 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you I was getting so frustrated with this your video helped me figure it out

  • @amaya9778
    @amaya9778 9 років тому +26

    what can i do if my ps3 doesnt go to recovery mod because the system update

  • @mazterlalalaman
    @mazterlalalaman 11 років тому +1

    So happy this works thank you Sony this like my 3 time doing this

  • @PhoenixZest
    @PhoenixZest 3 роки тому

    My profile & trophies data was showing error. I did a File System Restore using this video. Problem solved. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @scott2hot8
    @scott2hot8 10 років тому +4

    Very helpful thanks a lot! 👍

  • @NMDCboyz
    @NMDCboyz 12 років тому

    Mate, make sure you connect the Controller to the PS3 via the cable and then hit PS button. It will sync and work!

  • @louis2o
    @louis2o 12 років тому

    i have done some research and called sony costumer support only the only way to fix your ps3 if option 3 says preparing for long time is click option 5 which is to delete every thing from your ps3. hope this helps...

  • @Dotherightthing4ever
    @Dotherightthing4ever 4 роки тому +2

    Wonderful knowledge, thanks 👍

  • @Mylda-q2d
    @Mylda-q2d Рік тому

    MERCI AMPLEMENT, VOTRE VIDÉO ME SAUVE LA VIE... ❤❤❤🇬🇦

  • @inuyasha54325
    @inuyasha54325 11 років тому +1

    This song was in Playstation Allstars Battle Royale. The second part of the Jak stage.

  • @AamirZ
    @AamirZ 12 років тому

    If anyone has any slow or freezing game problems like in Battlefield 3, do 3 first then launch safe mode again, and do 4. PS3 works so much better after.

  • @yahshua4928
    @yahshua4928 8 років тому +8

    When I attempt to put my PS3 into Safe Mode the screen remains blank, I made sure I was doing everything correctly. Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this problem..?

  • @ReaperCheGuevara
    @ReaperCheGuevara 11 років тому +2

    I use 3 and 4 twice a month. My console runs great and when gta v gets slow I do this and it speeds up again.

  • @Smokedogzz
    @Smokedogzz 4 роки тому

    This video helped in 2020, i wanted to play Absolution again on my 3, before i got it from PSN on 4, and had zero sound, ive been next gen so long i forgot how it worked, lol Thanks brother!!

  • @WVNT888
    @WVNT888 10 років тому +5

    This is my problem:
    My PS3 pops a message that says that the system is corrupted and I restore it (There's no cancel, I'm forced to press yes) then after 100% doesn't restart and the screen stays blank black. Help pls

    • @Ebstract
      @Ebstract 5 років тому +1

      @Ozan Ateş little late m8

  • @t.emrinouschan3522
    @t.emrinouschan3522 3 роки тому +2

    I've lost movies from safe mode they were downloaded on how do I get them back

  • @nasirjones7243
    @nasirjones7243 8 років тому +19

    my system keeps going back to system update

  • @rotor13
    @rotor13 12 років тому

    Everyone wishes this and that like with any game. That doesn't necessarily mean its going to happen.
    Plus, there always DLC. The first DLC just released and its free. You can always voice what you want to see in future games or DLC on the Share Blog, or hound the developers/publishers of the characters you want to see in the game.... Whining on forums doesn't do much good.

  • @hellfiredirewolf8823
    @hellfiredirewolf8823 8 років тому

    This vid is a godsend thanks for the info

  • @WilliamMevon
    @WilliamMevon 3 місяці тому +1

    Wonder why Yt recommended this to me after 12 years.

  • @RANDALZ
    @RANDALZ 11 років тому

    If you mean PS3 you have to go to the person's profile, hit triangle and select report from the options listed, don't know how to do it on Xbox though

  • @damjanradovic3711
    @damjanradovic3711 Рік тому +1

    how do i exit the mode system update when the console doesn't allow me every time I turn it on it automatically pulls the installation it gets to 33% and then throws the error 8002F 165

  • @scortpion6718
    @scortpion6718 11 років тому

    Hi guys, I couldn't get safe mode going and had black screen with no signal from the tv all from changing the output cable after installing rogero 4.46. It's all good now. I had to heat the two heat sink plates at 400 deg for about 30 sec with a heat gun, enough to reset whatever needs resetting, reapply new paste and then it will let you into safe mode by following the methods you see online. I tried everything and repeated this process a few times to prove it was the only way. Hope it helps.

  • @Psychomantis30
    @Psychomantis30 12 років тому

    I'm a playstation fan, and i dont own a xbox. I told you the game PSABR is cheaply made, and its a fact. Just look at the ending credits, main menu, etc... I own a PS3, and i love it. I play GT5 everyday

  • @animenaruto1594
    @animenaruto1594 3 роки тому

    (From future) I found my old ps3 slim and it had corrupted data so I did the steps and step 3 was very useful because I deleted games likeminecraft and Call of duty when I was a kid

  • @siddywiddyb
    @siddywiddyb 3 роки тому +1

    Helped 👍 thank you so much!

  • @cool3nc
    @cool3nc 11 років тому +1

    damn alright man. I'm in a situation right now from the last update they put out. I could be bricked too. Hopefully you can get a new one. And I dont think sony would do that to their customers, its just a very unlikely thing that happens to some ps3 owners from being online and them releasing patches that are glitchy.

  • @GreaTxxWarrioR
    @GreaTxxWarrioR 12 років тому

    yes it works , i try doing this to my slim and it works just like the old one.

  • @eissathegamer9466
    @eissathegamer9466 2 роки тому

    Safe mode was added to the PS3 in version 2.50.

  • @reemahmed5275
    @reemahmed5275 11 років тому +24

    yo! I've done these steps (the first ones) and nothing appears on my tv screen!!
    I'm using HDMI cables
    please help me

  • @aurangzaibdogar8201
    @aurangzaibdogar8201 7 років тому +1

    Thank you so much you solved me a big problem 😊😘😍

  • @MrJewishfox
    @MrJewishfox 11 років тому

    BEST HELPER VIDEO EVER I thank you so much for the help

  • @GeoNosiS26
    @GeoNosiS26 10 років тому +4

    Well my hardrive has been corrupted now for awhile
    And for the past two weeks I've been trying to fix it in safe mode since it won't start up, Litterally every option I select does not work, it will just say "preparing" or its loading or deleting something, and it will stay like that for hours and not change at all, I'm about to just try and delete everything but that probably won't even work... Dammit sony...

    • @nizzyhuzzle123
      @nizzyhuzzle123 10 років тому

      I have that problem too, did you find any solution for that?

    • @whitetrashandhellbound6905
      @whitetrashandhellbound6905 10 років тому +1

      Nipzzy Huzzle
      Just go on ebay. Get a New HDD or SDD any GB ya want. Swap it with your old one. Boom, done. Same with any PS3 buy a low GB and swap it out. Turn any PS3 into a TB for $80 on Ebay. Good luck boys

  • @Rectangle101
    @Rectangle101 7 років тому

    Didn't need this video got my ps3 sorted thanks tho

    • @iceyriceyjjfish6765
      @iceyriceyjjfish6765 7 років тому +1

      Rectangle101 then why tf did you comment anyways

    • @Rectangle101
      @Rectangle101 7 років тому +1

      because i thought it was a good video but it was not tailored to my problem so why tf you commenting?

  • @rotor13
    @rotor13 12 років тому

    I don't care if the game sold bad, I thoroughly enjoy the game along with several of my friends.
    At this point, I like PSAS better because its a fresh new set of characters, aside from the same roster with SSMB save for a few additional ones over the years.

  • @josedaniel816
    @josedaniel816 11 років тому

    put a pin or something thin inside your controller on the back. it´s right next to the screw. after that re-connect the controller

  • @anthonylewis4433
    @anthonylewis4433 5 місяців тому +1

    How long does it take for a rebuild data base in the preparing please wake mode how long does that last to the preparing please wake goes off or lower back on I just learned it it should be on Guinness world record how long prepare and please wait before it comes out of it anybody know longest wait time should be?

  • @koozyk1390
    @koozyk1390 11 років тому

    if your friends are not showing up keep on you're own account for 30min to an hour and u should get all your friends listed again. hope I helped :)

  • @Vectorman2X
    @Vectorman2X 3 роки тому +1

    how i can see my firmware version,i dont have access do dash board?

  • @LadyGin2
    @LadyGin2 Рік тому

    or not I've tried every single item on that restore list... something's wrong is like it's not letting the ps3 reading pkg or iso files.. yet rebug tool is on there, pkg format and it reads it and installs it.. flash drives I've only got 64 gb ones.. it's like I haven't transferred anthng to the fleah drive.. can't get ps3 to update.. or considers every single update file as corrupted data even from official exploit site.. don't understand.. don't even know anymore what folder on ps3 o should put the games on and if iso or pkg filme and don't know if I need any tool for it to read pkg or iso files.. I'm lost of resources.. 😢🤦😭

  • @JamesJohnson-vc3kd
    @JamesJohnson-vc3kd 12 років тому

    I just want to shed a little light on some of you fellow gamers out there, as of this morning my system was straight corrupted, last night ,I tried step3 ,then 4 bout 2 hours 3again for hour no go,then back to4 for bout 5 hours same problem finally,I step 5'd now im back on street fighter, I lost some good memo but hey ,I am back ! Try it and game on bro!

  • @barisakdogan8151
    @barisakdogan8151 10 років тому +11

    In the safe mode i choose the third option and it always say: Preparin...
    Please wait.
    Can you guys help me please?

    • @cashcarti6822
      @cashcarti6822 9 років тому +1

      Buy a ps4

    • @gilbertomartinez9085
      @gilbertomartinez9085 9 років тому

      I've got the same problem here

    • @nbeope
      @nbeope 9 років тому

      Baris Akdogan same, anyone figure it out?

    • @xjeppanx
      @xjeppanx 9 років тому

      Worked for me

    • @adamhudgins4887
      @adamhudgins4887 7 років тому

      Baris Akdogan same thing happens to me and it pisses me of so bad

  • @xroscobra8101
    @xroscobra8101 3 роки тому +2

    ive tried this but the safe mode menu wont show up on my screen

  • @rotor13
    @rotor13 12 років тому

    I have every SSMB game.... Yes, there are similarities with the game, but that doesn't make it "cheap". Obviously it worked, the game is a success.
    Good thing opinions are not facts.

  • @Venomonomonom
    @Venomonomonom 12 років тому

    Use an external hard drive to copy your save data over. One should do it once a year or so, I got YLOD and lost everything

  • @CoF26
    @CoF26 3 місяці тому

    Thank you a lot, you saved me😃

  • @theslothsidd7895
    @theslothsidd7895 11 років тому

    Thanks, it really helped me!

  • @deltakill1509
    @deltakill1509 8 років тому +4

    I cant go to the safe mode screen. It keeps going to sytem update screen that never finishes downloading.

    • @rak2788
      @rak2788 8 років тому

      same here

    • @sheb1913
      @sheb1913 8 років тому

      Sameeee!!!

    • @fonale1
      @fonale1 7 років тому

      Same here

    • @kylecyr862
      @kylecyr862 6 років тому

      take out the Hard drive 2. put the hard drive in an enclosure 3. connect to PC make a simple volume 4. format 5. put the hard drive back in the console and it will boot to the safe mode screen and will tell you to install the OS

  • @MilwaukeeMade1995
    @MilwaukeeMade1995 9 років тому +1

    I also have a question. What do you do when your PlayStation turns up and shows the cannot start screen. Do you do the rebuild database and will that help with restoring the ps3 itself.

    • @ZenQuotes1
      @ZenQuotes1 5 місяців тому

      Same issue what u did?

  • @EvilToasta
    @EvilToasta 12 років тому

    Guys, this is a support video not a place for PSABR rants

  • @arfetherussian
    @arfetherussian 11 років тому

    Perfect explanation

  • @Infinitely988
    @Infinitely988 4 роки тому

    my case is exceptional, there is another option showing up
    1.
    1a. change system storage
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.

  • @Chocobopsu
    @Chocobopsu 12 років тому

    I love the background music, where is it from? Excellent video btw! Thanks :) Gonna go try it now

  • @blast6809
    @blast6809 9 років тому +2

    I have jailbreak so if i restore the file system, will i lose the jailbreak

  • @arekrekas213
    @arekrekas213 5 років тому +1

    thank you littlebigplanet 3

  • @RaquelReinke
    @RaquelReinke 10 років тому +1

    Thank you SO much. Saved my life!

  • @supermariomistickgames4700
    @supermariomistickgames4700 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, when I have a corrupted update on my ps3 hard disk it can't load the safe mode. What can I do for lunch the safe mode? Thanks in advance

    • @GHD11
      @GHD11 4 роки тому

      Buy a ps5

  • @rodiugur8658
    @rodiugur8658 4 роки тому

    I want to ask Do you know if you reset the ps3 to factory settings using quick format or full format?

  • @thierryamic4275
    @thierryamic4275 3 роки тому

    Need your help ,trying to connect my ps 3 to my tv but screen stays by tried different cable but still the same .

  • @himanshs2782
    @himanshs2782 7 років тому +1

    Please tell me how to improve gaming performance in all your games

  • @zakytabaky9788
    @zakytabaky9788 4 роки тому

    Thanks my games kept on freezeing so yeah thank you and I haveint played ps3 for ages so thank you again

  • @bassooom03
    @bassooom03 12 років тому +1

    It is really helpfull .. Thank you

  • @bandgeek89
    @bandgeek89 8 років тому +1

    this doesn't work on my fat pS3. Anytime I turn it on, it gives me the yellow light. When I flip the switch in the back and hold the power button, it goes to the yellow light, beeps 3 times, then blinks red. When I take my finger off and hold it again, the red light doesn't blink anymore it just stays there. If I push it again it starts up and gives the yellow light again and repeats. Changing the power outlet doesn't work either.

    • @kingkiwi9487
      @kingkiwi9487 8 років тому +1

      +bandgeek89 you have YLOD...

    • @MaximilianDann
      @MaximilianDann 8 років тому +1

      Your ps3 is broken, it is the YLOD..

  • @tokevellimccoy8578
    @tokevellimccoy8578 12 років тому

    I ended up restoring the ps3... Im pretty uspset about it... I lost years worth or Elder Scrolls (4 and 5) days of little big planet, my infamous storyline... and so many others... not to mention movies and music... this is a sad day....

  • @Bistona
    @Bistona 2 роки тому +1

    the music is 10/10

  • @bluchips24
    @bluchips24 12 років тому +1

    My ps3 isn't allowing me to go into safe-mode. As I began to hold down the button for the first 3 seconds, the light flashes white, and then yellow. I'm assuming its fried. Not to mention it's a 1st generation console. Any advice on repairing this would be very helpful. Thanks

  • @TheoGeorgeUnique
    @TheoGeorgeUnique 11 років тому

    nice job man , very helpfull

  • @SandwichMagic
    @SandwichMagic 11 років тому

    mine did that, restore the system, it worked for me.

  • @tfesrgaming4179
    @tfesrgaming4179 4 роки тому +1

    What your controller isn't a ps3 controller but is compatible (ps4 controller)

  • @xstreamerz503
    @xstreamerz503 5 років тому +3

    When i try to go onto safe mode it says no signal

  • @robw8563
    @robw8563 Рік тому

    ok so i got a ps3 off ebay, it has some games playable on it, but i want to upgrade the HDD to an SSD. I've tried backing up and it stops at 25% and says backup can't be completed. any idea why? can i pull the drive copy the files to my PC then copy them to the new drive after i intialize it? TIA

  • @hoodieshun7020
    @hoodieshun7020 4 роки тому

    I got an offbrand PLAY gaming accessories wireless controller and the controller will connect, but when I press the home button, won't go to the menu

  • @kjd138
    @kjd138 12 років тому

    thanks option 5 works

  • @tubeethet
    @tubeethet 10 років тому

    I have a problem, in a game called little big planet, whenever I try to load a online level it says failed to load level, the cause was because I left the game while the game was saving and I didn't know, I need help how to fix it.. Which is the best decision to choose for it?

  • @biancamohamed5661
    @biancamohamed5661 3 роки тому

    What if I factory reset my ps3 because I didn't know about the recovery settings. But I want to get my data and accounts back how can I recover those data. I don't have a back up tho.

  • @ergestcobaj5150
    @ergestcobaj5150 10 років тому

    thx good job... soo can u hellp me about controller problem because this turn on for 10 min and turnoff again
    have problem with circuite?????????
    thx

  • @marky3609
    @marky3609 5 років тому

    I am having an issue trying to download Metal Gear Solid IV off the PS Store my system tells me that there is not enough space on the system storage to download the game. I have a 500GB HDD in my PS3 and even though it's pretty full I was able to clear out about 45GBs of space for Metal Gear Solid IV which is only reading as a 27GB download. So I'm not sure why it continues to tell me I don't have enough to download this game. I'm going to try some of these Safe Mode options and see if they help maybe there is some corrupt data taking up space on my HDD that I can't see.

  • @ProteinBlob
    @ProteinBlob 2 місяці тому

    I accidentally got into an update loop (error 8002F1F9), and I tried going into safe mode, and it did all the beeps like in the video, but it never went to the safe mode screen. It just went to the screen saying it would load the update. Is there no way I can enter safe mode and put in the update manually?

    • @ozguraslann
      @ozguraslann Місяць тому

      Could you solve the problem ?

  • @garciajoseluis047
    @garciajoseluis047 9 років тому

    Well im not good at this to start but what if your ps3 freezes before you even go the main screen and when you are doing the check for currupt files it goes to 100% no problem but then it restarts and same it freezes i have the super slim so do i do the same thing?

  • @FunkyGhost37
    @FunkyGhost37 11 років тому

    I get "Data Was Corrupted" with the code 8002F225. My device was formatted to FAT32, and I had the same folders as you had it.

  • @zach4057
    @zach4057 9 років тому +1

    When i turn on my ps3 it starts up normally for about 3 seconds then blinks red and green for another 3 seconds then shuts off, with no light on the power button. What option is best?

  • @TheEverydaybadman
    @TheEverydaybadman 11 років тому +1

    My friends list doesn't show up, option 4 seems the most appropriate although it isn't mentioned :/

  • @rrage408
    @rrage408 6 років тому

    So I play yakuza 3 but it gets still freeze/black screen when the loading screen, does rebuild datebase will solve that issue?

  • @anon-_-cherry6082
    @anon-_-cherry6082 8 років тому

    I doubt I am going to get a reply from PlayStation but... Ever since I updated my system on 11/2/16 or 11/3/16 I wasn't able to play Call of Duty Black Ops 2 anymore. I was able start the game, but it won’t let me connect to the online services. Which I know they are not down. Can you let me know what you think may be the problem?

    • @daltongrim8408
      @daltongrim8408 8 років тому

      Nathan Hansen You may have to delete the game data utility, remove the disc and put in safe mode and restore file system

    • @anon-_-cherry6082
      @anon-_-cherry6082 8 років тому

      I put it in safe mode and it worked. Thank you!

  • @Asce_.4
    @Asce_.4 7 років тому +1

    What do i do if i dont have a ps3 controller i have a different one and this one uses batteries

  • @MegaMacTV
    @MegaMacTV 12 років тому +1

    I am thinking about using steps 3 and 4 to try to remedy a problem of apparent lost space. As in, Hard Drive space seeming to have disappeared with no know reason, whether it be from downloads which did not occur or any other data related event. Irritating as can be because I have a CECHE01 80GB system with 74GBs total space, only have around 45GB taken up in game installs, and the rest of the data on my system would only add up to around 50GB worth of total used space...ugh...