How to install an ISO File

Posted on October 31, 2011 by BitHacker

An ISO image (International Organization for Standardization) is an archive file (also known as a disc image) of an optical disc, composed of the data contents of every written sector of an optical disc, including the optical disc file system. In most cases ISO Images are used to contain the true digital copy of the original disk. So, if you’ve downloaded an ISO image, just keep in mind that it is not an ordinary data CD/DVD image. Especially, in case of Operating Systems, these ISO Images contain files that make CDs/DVDs bootable, therefore, you need a special software to write them on CD / DVD and then install them.

How to mount an ISO file on Windows 7

If you need to see the contents of an ISO file that you just downloaded, then you will have to mount it in your computer. Mounting an ISO image file is similar to inserting a CD / DVD ROM in your CD /DVD Drive, the only difference is that this would be done virtually. Mounting an ISO file has a lot of benefits. Before burning it on to a CD or a DVD, you’re able to check the contents and verify if everything is just as you want. Or, if you want to install a software or a video game but don’t want to burn the ISO image on a CD or DVD. This would come in handy if you don’t have a CD / DVD Drive altogether in your PC or netbook. Windows 7 doesn’t give native support for ISO files so you have to use third party tools.

Using Virtual Clone and Magic Disk

Virtual Clone Drive lets you mount almost all kinds of image files be it ISO, UDF, BIN or CCD.Make sure that you have Administrative privileges on your computer before you continue. Download the utility and install it. Through installation steps, it will ask you for file association and then it will install the Drive Software (Application Driver). Now just double click on your image file to mount it.

Magic Disk is a similar program but it also gives you the option to set a number of multiple virtual drives and also change the drive letter of your existing virtual drive.

Remember that all the ISO editing / manipulating applications like Magic ISO, PowerISO and UltraISO have built-in capabilities to create virtual drives and mount ISO files in them.

How to mount an ISO file on Windows 8

A feature added to the Windows 8 pre-beta by default. All you have to do is click on the image file and click ‘Mount’ to mount the image file. Your image would be mounted as a new drive in My Computer. Right click it to unmount.

How to install an ISO file / image without burning it on a CD/ DVD

Extract the ISO Image

Well, you can either mount them. Or you can extract them. As stated in the introduction, ISO files are archives so almost any archive extraction application like WinZip , WinRAR and 7Zip can extract the contents of the file. 7Zip is the recommended software here as not only it is free but it also supports almost all kinds of compression formats. It has also the support for checking an archive for malware or virus before extracting it. Just keep in mind that once you have extracted the ISO image file, you cannot get back the same image file by compressing the data again. So, be careful before deleting the original ISO image file.

Write it on a USB Flash Drive

If this ISO image file is a windows image, like Windows 8 pre-beta. Then you have the option to write it on the USB Flash Drive. Which is always a better option as it will be a faster installation than a CD /DVD ROM. Refer to our article on How to Create and Install Windows 8 from a Bootable USB.

How to install an ISO file / image by burning it on a CD / DVD

What you Need?

The ISO Image file, it should be ending with an ISO extension at the end. You won’t see the extension if you have installed some compatible application.
CD/DVD Writer/Burner.
A CD/DVD ROM.
Software to burn the ISO Image. ISO Image Burner, other alternatives to this program exist too, like freewares ImgBurn, Free ISO Burner and a shareware UltraISO.

Steps to follow:

ISO Image Burner

Free ISO Burner

Ultra ISO

Instructions:

The process is same for whatever application you use.

Choose your ISO image file.
Select your CD / DVD ROM Drive.
Burn or Write.

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How to add Microsoft Xbox points in Xbox LIVE Account

Posted on October 31, 2011 by BitHacker

Xbox points (also known as Microsoft® Points or Xbox LIVE points) are actually the currency or coins of the Xbox Live market place. Purchasing these points is similar to putting some cash into your Xbox LIVE account so that you can later use them in the Marketplace. These points can be bought from the Marketplace in your console using your credit card or from retail locations that sell cards. Those cards have numbers that you can use to buy your points. With these points you can not only rent movies, videos, buy hundreds of TV Shows and games but also various add-ons like maps and weapons in different multiplayer games. This is not limited to online games. With offline, single player games, these points can be redeemed for specific pieces of weapons and other stuff. Here is a short tutorial on how to add your Xbox points or Microsoft points to your Xbox LIVE account.

Just go ahead and buy your Xbox prepaid card from a retail outlet or ebay. Then turn your Xbox on, make sure that you are connected to the internet and sign in to your Xbox LIVE Account, if you haven’t already.

Tear off the strip on the card to view your code.

Now hit the Xbox button on your controller which will take you to the Xbox Dashboard.

Next move to the Marketplaces and click on Redeem Code

Enter the 25 Character code from your card in the next screen and press ‘Done’.

After entering the code, click on Redeem Now to redeem your Microsoft Points from your prepaid card that you just entered.

You’ll get a confirmation about the added points.

That is pretty much it. Now you can browse the Market Place for your games or TV shows. Have fun.

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Best Online Connection Speed Tests

Posted on October 26, 2011 by BitHacker

Connection speed measurement is a technique to assess the quality of your internet connection. This test measures the bandwidth of your ISP and latency that is causing the difference in the speed. Before we review some of the best online connection speed tests, you need to have a little know-how about these two terms: Bandwidth and Latency.

Bandwidth

In computer networking, it refers to the data rate that is supported by the network connection or the interface used. It is often measured in terms of bits per second (bps). Bandwidth actually represents the capacity of the internet connection that you’re using. The greater the capacity of the connection, the greater speed you’ll get from it. For example, if your ISP says that you have a connection of 3.1Mbps (WiMax or ADSL), it means that you’ll get 3.1Mbps (Mega bits per second) or 300KBps (Kilo Bytes per second) speed, at least theoretically. The old V.90 modem only supported bandwidth upto 56Kbps and modern ADSL modems support upto 100Mbps speed.

Latency

It refers to the delays that occur during the network data process. Lower the latency, higher the quality of the connection, whereas, higher latency connections suffer longer delays and decrease in their speed (bandwidth). So if your ISP promised you the speed of 3.1Mbps and you’re not getting the same speed, latency might be a cause of it as it creates a bottleneck that prevents the flow of network data. Faulty phone lines or lower signal strength are some of the reasons for latency. Latency is measured in terms of milliseconds (ms). Ideal latency rate in a DSL connection is 100 millisecond. One way to find out latency of your network is the ping command.

(Before starting any network speed test, make sure that you’re not browsing any other website or downloading anything as it may effect the overall results of the test).

Speed Test

SpeedTest.net

It is one of the most used online speed test websites. You can choose from the several available internet providers and can also choose the closest server to you. SpeedTest.net uploads a 1MB file to a server and in the process measures the bandwidth of your ISP. For latency check, they have a sister site called Pingtest.net.

With a cool flash interface, it’s real fun to measure the bandwidth and latency of your internet connection and at the end you can also compare your results with other ISPs or different servers. Speakeasy.net was also made by the people of SpeedTest.net

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Broadband Speed Checker

It’s a UK based website that gives you the option to check for the download and upload speed only. You can also see your previous results and share results with other people.

Oz Broadband Speed Test

This one is a little bit different as it provides you the option to run a test of your own choice. On the main page, you’ll get the options of different file sizes to choose from.

It ranges from a dial up 70KB to an ADSL2+ 15MB file. The reason for different tests is that the larger the bandwidth you have, only a larger file can truly test the speed of its connection. On an ADSL2+, 50Mbps connection, a mere 1MB file won’t show the accurate results.

Upon choosing a test, a pop up window will open and the test will start. The results will be shown after the completion. You can also compare different broadband connection results with different filters like peak or off peak data, speed and price.

Broadband DSL Reports

This website provides different kinds of online speed tests not only for a PC but also for different mobile platforms, with latency support. There are two kinds of testing platforms, flash and Java based. Java platform provides more accuracy and like all other tests, flash based program may not show accurate results if you have slower computer. You can compare results and filter or get data of your ISP.

CNet Speed Test

Last but not least, one of the oldest online speed test. With only a fixed server in the US. This will download a file of 1MB when you’ll choose your type of connection from the list.

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Unity basics and Keyboard Shortcuts in Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot

Posted on October 26, 2011 by BitHacker

Different Parts of Unity Desktop

(Click to enlarge.)

Windows Title – This title won’t show when you’re in the maximized application window.
Application Menu – Application menu is hidden in maximized application window.
Dash icon
Launcher
Launcher Icons
Workspace switcher
Trash Bin
Desktop
Application Window
Windows Borders and Decorations
Indicator Icons – Network, Sound, Messaging, Clock, Session and Power Menus.
Unity Dash
Lenses – Home, Application, Files and Music Lenses. These are actually tabs that help you navigate between what you want to look for. Essentially narrowing down the search results.

Keyboard Shortcuts

(Super is the key with Windows Logo on your PC or Command Key on your Mac.)

Launcher

Hold Super – Invokes the Launcher. (Image flipped.)

Hold Super, then 1 or 2 or 3 and so on until 0 – Opens or puts focus to an application. The number actually corresponds to the location of the icon on the launcher from top to bottom.

Adding Shift will open a new instance of the application if it’s already open.

Super+T – Opens the trash can.
Alt+F1 – Put keyboard focus on the Launcher, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter launches an application, Right arrow exposes the quick lists if an application has them.

Ctrl+Alt+T – Launch a terminal window.

Dash

Tap Super(Press, don’t hold) – Opens the Dash.
- Tab - Move to the next lens (When the dash is open)
- Shift+Tab – 11.10+ only – Move to the previous lens (when the dash is open)
Alt+F2 – Invokes the Dash in a “special mode” to run a command. Typing in a Folder Name will find that folder in Nautilus, you can also use ~ as a shortcut in the field. Typing an application name will show different settings of that application with that application itself.

The Dash opens with focus on the search box to find applications and files. Using the arrow keys will navigate the results, use Enter to launch.

Panel

F10 – Open the first menu on the panel, use the arrows keys to move along to the end of that list or to the last menu, which is ‘Session’ by default.
Press Esc to close the menus without choosing anything.

Window Management

Super+W – Spread mode, zoom out on all windows in all workspaces.

Super+D – Minimize or restore all windows; (Show Desktop.)
Alt+Tab – Switch to other applications, you can hold Alt down and then hit tab to switch to the next application.

Alt-` (The key to the left of 1 on US layouts, by default Unity will take it as any key above the Tab key.)- Switch between an application’s windows. Hitting this combo when you’re already focused on an application will automatically switch only between the windows for that application.

Window Placement

Cycling through the same key Unity will cycle through different placement widths, so experiment by hitting the NUM key multiple times, for example Ctrl-Alt-numpad 5 5 5:

Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 7 – Place window in top left corner of screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 8 – Place window in top half of screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 9 – Place window in top right corner of screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 4 – Place window on the left side of the screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 5 – Center/Maximize the window in the middle of the screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 6 – Place window on the right side of the screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 1 – Place window in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 2 – Place window in the bottom half of the screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 3 – Place window in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 0 – Maximize window.
Alt + F7 with Arrow keys – Moves the current window on the screen in the current workspace. Use Arrow keys to change its position fast, and use Arrow keys (on NUMpad when NumLock is off) to change it slowly.

Workspace Management

Super+S – Expo mode (for everything), zooms out on all the workspaces and lets you manage windows.

Shift+Alt+↑ – Expo mode for all windows in the current workspace only.
Ctrl+Alt+← / → / ↑ / ↓ – Change to a new workspace.
Ctrl+Alt+Shift-← / → / ↑ / ↓ – Place window to a new workspace.
Alt + F10 to resize current window between normal size and/or maximize.

Above three shortcuts will work after you press Super + S

Ctrl+Alt+L - Lock the screen.

Screenshots

Above three shortcuts will work after you press Super + S – Take a screenshot of the current workspace.
Alt+PrtScn – Take a screenshot of the current window.

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How to Extract Frames from a video using KMPlayer

Posted on October 19, 2011 by BitHacker

Extracting frames or screen capping is often done in order to make animated pictures called GIFs. One major advantage of following this method is that it gives you full control of what your GIF would look like and how many frames you want in your animated picture. Whatever your reason is, this short how to will tell you how to automatically extract frames (screen caps) from your favorite scene from a movie file using the free KMPlayer.

Open your video and go to the part (point) that you want to extract the frames of in order to make a gif out of those frames. You should keep in mind that the larger the number of frames, the bigger would be the file size of your GIF. So try and make them as small in terms of number as possible. If you are using the video from your DVD, make sure that all the settings are at their default before you continue with it. Just press F2 to go to the settings and click on DVD under General Settings. Make sure that everything looks like the screenshot below. (Click to enlarge.)

Next, you’d want to tweak your frame extraction settings. For that, right click anywhere in the KMPlayer go to Options > Advanced Menu.

Once the Advanced Menu is active, you can now right click on the KMPlayer and choose Capture > Frame Extract: dialog. Shortcut key for that is Ctrl+G

Make the settings as per your requirements. Follow the screenshot settings if you don’t know anything about these settings.

Extract to: Path to the directory where the extracted frames (screen caps) will go. By default its in your Documents Folder under KMPlayer. (C:\Users\Webscopia\Documents\The KMPlayer\Capture\)

Image format: Bitmaps are fast but they loose quality, you can tweak your GIF after you finalize the settings, so we’d suggest that you should go with the PNG format.

Numbers to extract: This is for a continuous or a random screen cap.

Frames to extract: Extract less frames for a lower size of a GIF. 4 to 5 is a good setting. Greater frequency results in a bigger sized GIF but a lower frequency would result in a less continuous picture.

Size to Extract: Extract the original size, as you can resize the images later in any of your favorite image editing program.

That’s it, click on the Start button to start extraction and play the video. Once you’re done with the extraction, click on pause/stop and your screecaps will be saved in the folder you mentioned in the settings.

Here is the Mac Alternative to KMPlayer for extracting frames from a video. Just use the above settings in it and it will extract the frames in the same way as the KMPlayer does in Windows.

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Repairing a Malware-Damaged PC

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Syed Hassan

Introduction:

The process of malware removal is a seemingly candid one; it is only a matter of two to three clicks and all the defected material goes out of the window in just few minutes, courtesy of a decent antivirus tool. However, it must be noted that even if these few security packages, targeting malware-damage that your PC might have been going through, make your PC seem a bit ‘well-off’, in actuality they might be doing the opposite. Yes you heard that right, these security packages can actually cause some programs to work slower or; in fact, not function at all (Talk about adding insult to..malware-damaged).

Now then, question is what is the way out? We shall come to that in a bit but before that first we need to redeem the PC to a virus-free condition via restoration of a pre-infection full complement backup or re-installation of Windows. Yes it is time-consuming and even a bigger hassle for some of you, but better be safe than sorry, correct?

Second, although a more cumbersome, method is to manually sort and scold all those areas that the malware may well have damaged in the PC. Personally, the former is more preferable and most probably the one you shall choose as you may just be spending loads of time on trying to sort malware-damaged areas of the PC and finally find yourself reinstalling Windows anyway. As evident in the aforementioned paragraphs, repairing a malware-damaged PC can be a nuisance more often than not. However, this post shall guide you on how you may safely resist the temptation of dumping your good ol’ PC pal and help your PC get rid of any malware that decides to stick to it.

Getting Started

There are often times when, upon completion of a brief system scan, the antivirus installed on your PC indicates that there is no malware detected; however, the PC continues to function, unusually strange. No, we will not call it forgery on part of the PC; there are chances of malware stuck in there, afterall. Just to be on the safe side and to make sure that there is no active malware, run a full system scan on the PC with all detection options checked. Of course, it is always advisable to try other solid security packages, like G Data’s antivirus (trial). Otherwise, if you are looking for an efficient giveaway product, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may well be a good option to try.

Do bear in mind that having more than one security packages installed on your PC might as well contribute towards the misbehaviour of your PC. Therefore, you would want to make sure that in an attempt of repairing malware, you do not end up slowing down your PC (Conflict between two antivirus packages tends to do that). You should also have Windows check itself for missing or damaged files within the system: it is easy. If you have Windows XP installed on your PC, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. On the contrary, in case of Windows 7 Start > All Programs > Accessories. Now, right click a Command Prompt couple and then, Run As Administrator. Following this, a new window will open up, whereby you will be required to type SFC/ SCANNOW and press ENTER.

Restoring Default Settings

How often do we get fooled in our lifetime-aplenty. Well, a malware damage might just be another entry into the records. Why I say that is because what seems like a malware damage could be a corollary of some unapproved tweaks to some key settings in the PC. In such a case, restoration of system default settings easily resolves the issue. It is important to note here that all the customizations applied shall be lost on doing this, so you would want to make sure that these tweaks are applied only to areas that are genuinely causing problems.

Explorer is rather vulnerable to malware, so do not be ruffled if the settigns on your PC’s explorer get messed up as a result of malware or otherwise. The solution is simple: Click Tools > Folder Options > General/View/Search tab > Restore Defaults.

If a desired program seizes to load while you are, say, trying to send an email, click Start > Default Programs. Choose ”Set program access and computer defaults” and it will allow you to chose your default web browser, email program, media player and much more. On the contrary, the latter would allow you to make an application a default selection for all file types and protocols, so you won’t have to repeat the process everytime.

In case, Internet Explorer seems to be a cause of concern amidst all the malware-damaged PC speculation, click Start > Control Panel > Network > Internet. If you have the slightest of ideas about what might have gone wrong , try your hand at restoring the settings pertinent to the issue.

If you are sick and tired of going through the motions and would like to go the wham, bam and thank you ma’am way click, Internet Options > Advanced > Reset. This will fully restore all Internet Explorer defaults and clear everything that was previously saved in the IE settings.

Recovery Tools

We understand that you are only just human (No, no puppy faces please) and going through such long PC recovery procedures might just be an exercise too much for your liking. Good news is that there are even more substitutes, free recovery tools. Yes, we treat as somewhat our final resort but trust me they work like a charm if they are really required that is. However, worth-noting here is the fact that these are to be tried only if a full system back up is available with you. If you think you are good to go, Complete Internet Repair is quite a bit of a starter (Yeah, very much like the one that you get for breakfast). Not only will this repair networking issue but repairing Internet Explorer is also a plus involved.

Moreover, SMART is as smart a tool as the name suggests. It helps reset the Windows services to defaults and allow safe repairs. Moving on, the Windows Repair Tool may be the last but definitely not the least of all Recovery tools that makes repairing an easy task. Whether it is about solving Registry and file system problems or repairing icons and making changes to proxy settings, it is one utility that surely worth a try.

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How to take Ownership (Full Control) of Files or Folders in Windows

Posted on October 10, 2011 by BitHacker

Taking ownership or permissions for a file or folder is necessary when it comes to changing the system files. Most of the time it is the themes, skins, other customization or just patching a host file. Even if you are an administrator, you won’t have permissions to edit or even rename the system files. In this article, we’ll show you how to take the ownership of these files or folders, in case you want to modify or replace them.

Take Ownership of a file or folder automatically:

This is a very simple method to take ownership of a file or folder. Just download this file to your computer, extract it and merge the Add Take Ownership Option.reg file in your registry by double clicking it. Click Yes, when asked for permission. As soon as you’re done with this, you’ll see an option added to the right-click context menu. Right Click on a file and folder and from there you can take the ownership of it.

Manual way to take the ownership of a file or folder:

If you are getting problems with the automatic way, follow these instructions to get this ownership and full permissions to files or folders manually.

Keep in mind the following method works for almost every version of Windows. Administrator accounts in Windows 8 already have full permissions to the files.

Go to the folder which contains the file or folder on which you want to take ownership. In this case it was C:\Windows\System32 , Right-click on the file and select Properties.
In the Properties dialog, go to Security tab, select your username from the given list. Notice that you don’t have Full Control of this file.

Click on “Advanced” button and go to “Owner” tab. You’ll see that the owner would be set to “TrustedInstaller“.

Click on “Edit” button, select your username given in “Change owner to” section and click on “Apply” button. It’ll ask for confirmation, click on OK button.

Exit from both Ownership dialog boxes and come to the first Properties window again. Now select your username again and click on “Edit” button.

Select your username and click on “Allow” checkbox given for “Full control” option. Click on “Apply” button and then OK. It’ll ask for confirmation, click on Yes button.

Now you’ll have full permission on the file or folder.

That’s it, now you can modify, replace or delete a system file without a problem, just make sure to take a backup of that file before modifying it.

Fix the XBox 360 Overheating Problems

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Syed Hassan

Introduction:

We have already had a good, lengthy discussion on the XBox 360 Red Ring of Death problems, causes and solutions in the recent past. However, we strongly believe that if there is one thing that becomes a major cause of concern for most XBox 360 gamers, it is the recurring overheating problems experienced by plenty. Sure, there is always the option to switch to the all-new Microsoft XBox 360 Slim, but hey, not always for everyone. Affordability is not guaranteed for all, especially with power houses like the new next-generation consoles that aren’t exactly very generously priced for all and sundry (However, that is quite understandable..I suppose). With that said, we hope you realize that there is a vast majority (Among the less spoilt brats community, that is) that stuck to the old (FAT) XBox 360 consoles; however, in doing so they are always at risk of encountering overheating problems at any point of their gaming sessions (Yes we know how excruciating that is, truly).

There have been plenty of searches on tips to fix the XBox 360 overheating problems and there have certainly been barrages of fixing solutions coming in from here, there and everywhere (Almost as if its yet another Tsunami that the world has to battle against). All of these fixes ranging from the low-cost; yet, dangerous solutions to some more reputable and relatively expensive ones have always been the core of most discussions on issues surrounding the old XBox 360. Since we feel it’s our responsibility to guide you, to the best of our ability, as to how you can do most stuff right, we bring you yet another edition on how to fix the XBox 360 overheating problems.

The Do Nots:

Quite often, it is our own silly and ignorant attitude that leads to horrors like overheating and infact, the grand daddy of them all, the Red Ring of Death issue. Therefore, it is important to ponder upon what needs to be avoided before moving on to the main cautionary practices to exercise so as to keep the overheating problems of your beloved XBox 360 at bay. One of the silliest errors that XBox 360 enthusiasts commit is that they place a cooling agent, more specifically a pedestal fan, right behind the XBox 360 console that continually blows the air leaving the XBox 360 system back into the XBox 360 console. As per the normal functioning of the internal fans of the XBox 360, all the hot air that builds up inside the XBox 360 unit is sucked out. Now then, with another fan placed right at the point of exit of the air leaving the XBox 360 system the process is seriously hampered. Hence, instead of contributing towards preventing overheating of the XBox 360, such stunts can easily do otherwise.

Yet another issue that really needs to be highlighted here is that quite often the X-clamps, that are part of the XBox 360 console and are responsible for keeping chips in the system firmly attached to the motherboard, loosen up. Since this fairly and squarely qualifies for a hardware issue, the haunting red lights of doom take no time to warm up to the occasion (Almost as if saying, Muhahahah! So, you’re next, eh!)

Go Overheating Go:

With all our basis covered on what should NOT be done, now it is important to emphasise on what needs to be done in order to not do what does NOT need to be done (Confusing?). Thought so. To put simply, now comes the part where we highlight what needs to be done to prevent any aforementioned hazards and how. First up, a simplistic method towards overcoming the temptation of placing a fan right behind the XBox 360 console and blocking its air vents is to use a USB fan and place it in the front vents of your XBox 360 console. Not only will this prevent overheating, but it will largely catalyse the process of blowing hot air out of the XBox 360 system. Plus, another handy method would be to use compressed air in a can and blow out the unnecessary dust particles.

In regards to major hardware issues, especially accidental disassembly of parts of the XBox 360, your best bet would be to send your XBox 360 for repairs. If there is any remaining warranty on the console, you would definitely want to get Microsoft to deal with the issue themselves and fix the XBox 360, totally free of cost (So, what do they say payback is..?). On the contrary, if your XBox 360 has lost its warranty (Legitimately or due to your relentlessness), you may think twice before going for an ordeal as expensive as $140 along with additional shipping charges. Sure, there is the cost of wait attached to the entire package but you must have heard the saying, no pain no gain..fits quite well here.

Closing Comments:

Your XBox 360 requires extreme care alright, and if you plan to play it safe we would highly recommend spending your hard earned penny on a proper XBox 360 fix guide which is widely available these days. Such fix solutions shall properly guide you on how to fix your console on a step-by-step basis. Plus, what they do best is: they help maintain the performance of your XBox 360 console along with fixing all sorts of damage that overheating may have resulted in. There are plenty of them available all over the market; henceforth, make sure you make a wise choice from among the many options available.

That pretty much sums up our edition on Fix the XBox 360 Overheating Problems. We do believe that you will pay heed to all the advice we had to dolly out and will babysit your XBox 360, well and truly.

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