If you choose to use third-party CD/DVD writing software then please follow the instructions for that software in creating a data disc with just the update on the disc. Select 'Open Writable CD Folder Using Windows Explorer' or just open the CD drive icon from Explorer. Step 1: Place a blank disc in your burner. (For illustration, we're using a CD in a CD burner, but the same steps apply with a DVD in a DVD burner.) DVDs work better than CD-Rs, which in turn work better than CDRWs. These steps will cover burning the DVD or CD with Windows and the DVD or CD burning software that is part of the operating system. To create an update disc you need the following: The update will not run automatically unless the file is named default.xex and is the only file on the disc (i.e., not in a folder or directory). If you are using an earlier version of Windows you will need a separate utility to open the zip file, like WinZip. If you are using Windows XP, you can simply open the zip file like you would a folder. You will need to unzip the file to get the default.xex file out and put it at a location on your computer. Save the update as default.zip-it's about 5MB.

By downloading this update, you agree to the software license and other related terms set forth in the Xbox Live Terms of Use, located here.

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