Issues with your Xbox 360 console can often be resolved by removing temporary files and data from the system cache. Sometimes for odd reasons you Gamertag can become corrupt so clearing the cache or trying to fix other errors is the first line of defense. You can always also delete the Gamertag and re-import it. As long as you don’t delete the game saves when it prompts you, you will have everything in tact when you pull down your Gamertag from Xbox Live. The cache stores such items as game updates, system update installation packages, and gamer pictures of your friends.
Clearing the Xbox 360 cache does not remove:
- Your gamertag
- Content that you have downloaded
- Game files
- Console software updates
Clearing the cache temporarily removes:
Note: Previously downloaded game updates.
You will be prompted to download these updates again the next time you try to play the games.
To clear the system cache
1. Go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings as shown below.
2. Select Memory as you can see above.
3. Highlight any storage device, and then press Y on your controller.
(It doesn’t matter which storage device you select; the cache will be cleared for all storage devices.)
4. Select Clear System Cache as shown below.
4. Select Clear System Cache.
5. When prompted to confirm storage device maintenance, select Yes. You have successfully cleared your Xbox 360 System Cache.
Created: 12-31-2011
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