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What happens if you Reset your Xbox 360?

Your Xbox 360 will reboot and format the hard drive.
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Does restarting your Xbox 360 delete everything?

If you always play online, then even if you reset you Xbox; your progress and your games all are saved to the cloud. Once you sign back into your account everything will go back to what it is.
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What happens if you accidentally reset your Xbox?

Just sign in with the account email you had before you reset your console. Then everything will be under "Ready to install" in your Games and Apps. You can also sign in on https://commerce.microsoft.com and check if you see your purchased stuff there.
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Will a factory reset fix my Xbox?

If your Xbox One is still malfunctioning after a soft and hard reset, you can force a factory reset that will erase all of your saved data but should restore the console to proper working order.
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How to do a full restart Xbox 360?

Restart your console from the guide
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Power options.
  3. Select Restart now.
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How Do I Reset an Xbox 360?

How do I factory reset my Xbox without deleting everything?

These additional steps are only necessary if your Xbox One's settings are inaccessible. If not, you can easily perform a factory reset. Simply press the Xbox button, head to Profile & System > Settings > System > Console info > Reset console. You can now choose whether to keep your data and apps or reset everything.
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How long does an Xbox factory reset take?

The reset usually takes from 5 to 10 minutes.
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How do I fix my Xbox black screen of death?

Xbox One Black Screen of Death: Top Fixes
  1. Press RT + Y to get your console control.
  2. Set console to offline mode and ensure that you are disconnected from Xbox Live.
  3. Remove all external hardware connected to the system.
  4. Try to switch off Xbox and press the Eject button to remove any disc stuck in Xbox.
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Can you get your account back after Resetting your Xbox?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.
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Is hard Resetting Xbox bad?

Doing a hard reset on its own will not damage your console. No worries at all. A powercycle is recommended at least once per week to keep your console healthy and happy. :) if this reply solved your problem.
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Can I turn off Xbox after factory reset?

Yes. You can turn it off when it starts asking to do the installation.
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What is the red ring of death on the Xbox 360?

For those who may not be familiar with the Red Ring of Death, it refers to error codes that the Xbox 360 would display on its power button. The rings oftentimes indicated that an Xbox 360 was no longer functioning, requiring users to send their systems in for repair.
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Does clearing Xbox 360 cache delete saved games?

Once you reach the Main Menu or Title Screen of the game, you can let go of the buttons. There will be no notification to you that this process has completed. Please note that deleting the cache will only remove temporary game files and updates. Saved games, profiles, DLC etc. will not be removed.
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Can you sell Xbox 360?

Generally speaking, used Xbox 360s tend to sell for between $20 and $120. This depends, though. If you have an unused limited edition console in mint condition, it could be worth $500 or more.
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Why is my Xbox only showing a black screen?

If the TV screen goes black after you turn on the console, then there could be a problem with the connections. Check if you turned on both the Xbox One and the TV. Now, see if the HDMI connection between the console and TV is proper and secure. After this, make sure that the TV is set to the correct HDMI Input.
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Why is my Xbox just black?

Restart your Xbox One

Although it may seem obvious, a restart can be the fastest and easiest fix for the black screen of death. Follow these steps: Press and hold the Xbox button on your console for 10 seconds until it turns off. Unplug the system and wait at least 10 seconds.
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Is black screen of death fixable?

The Black Screen of Death is usually caused by a software glitch (or Windows Update) but can often be repaired. Black screens that occur seemingly at random are usually the result of a more serious hardware problem. This will require component repair or replacement.
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Why won t my Xbox turn on?

Reset your internal power supply

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S have an internal power supply that works in all regions worldwide. If your console won't turn on, it may simply need a power reset. Often, power issues are due to the power supply resetting after a power surge.
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Can you factory reset Xbox without a TV?

Was this reply helpful? The best way to be to use your Xbox Companion app on your PC to stream your screen so you can see what you're doing. Using the stream option it'll act as your monitor/TV and you can factory reset your Xbox. just plug both PC and Xbox into a wired connection on your network.
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How do I wipe my Xbox?

Performing a factory reset from the dashboard

Press the Xbox button (glowing in the center of the controller) to bring up the guide overlay. Step 2: Navigate to the System menu (the gear on the far right), and select Settings. Step 3: Select System, then Console Info. Step 4: Select Reset Console.
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Why wont my Xbox restart?

Hold the power button on the console for 8 seconds or until the power shuts down completely. Unplug the power cord from the back of the console for 5 minutes. Plug the power cord back in and restart the console. Happy Gaming!
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How do I reset my Xbox 360 and keep games?

Transfer backed-up content to your console
  1. Plug your USB flash drive into one of the USB ports on the front of the console.
  2. From the System Settings menu, select Storage.
  3. Select Hard Drive.
  4. Press the Y button  to bring up the Device Options screen.
  5. Select Transfer Content.
  6. Select your USB Storage Device.
  7. Select Start.
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How do you reset an Xbox 360 without the code?

If you have forgotten your pass code for your Xbox 360, you can reset it by answering the pass code question you created when you set up parental controls. If you don't remember your pass code question or don't know the pass code for your Xbox 360, you can reset the pass code online.
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