Ok newb question, I have looked around but cannot find an answer to this.
I don't guess it is required for AID to work but I have noticed the 100mb and 1gig dummy files and read in posts some ppl use them. What is their purpose?
I haven't got the chance to try AID yet (my box won't read CD-RW's having a friend with a DVD burner to burn it for me when I can get him the ISO) but I want to make sure I don't have to add this dummy file to the ISO b4 I give it to him to burn and waste a trip/DVD.
Thx,
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Cantgetright Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: v1.3 Modded: Xecuter 3 CE
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:17 pm Post subject:
The dummy file is used as like a "buffer" for your iso. It adds a padding to your disc to move the data to the outter edge to make it easier for your xbox dvd drive to read. If you are burning the iso to a dvd I would suggest using the dummy file. _________________ Xbox v1.3
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forahobby Administrator
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject:
exactly right!
If you dont use a dummy file on a dvd-r the data will be written to the inner part of a dvd-r and the inner part is the slowest turning part of a dvd so load times would be very slow..
Thats why people suggest using them.. The .iso will still work but depending on what dvd-rom drive you are using may determine how long it takes to load..
Maconi Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.1 Modded: Avalaunch
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:39 am Post subject:
So I'm guessing the dummy file is useless with the new AIDv2.02? The file is 741mb with just 2.02 installed, the dummy file would push it above standard DVD/CD limits wouldn't it?
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