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Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ).md

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## This page is a work in progress - all questions will be answered soon (tm)
### How do I dump/extract my games?
The recommended method is to insert your game disk into a modded Xbox and directly transfer the files off the disc via FTP (usually in the /D/ directory) using a program such as [Filezilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) or [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/). Ensure the disc is clean and your Xbox's DVD drive is in working order.
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Downloading copies of games - even ones that you own a disc of is illegal. The Cxbx-Reloaded developers and contributors will not provide support for these pirated copies, please do not submit bug reports of them.
### How do I install and use a dashboard?
To install a dashboard, first, make sure to check the [compatibility page](https://github.com/Cxbx-Reloaded/game-compatibility/wiki/Dashboard-Compatibility) of the dashboard you dumped, then proceed to paste all the files in the Partition 2 of Cxbx-Reloaded's Emudisk: ``%appdata%\Cxbx-Reloaded\EmuDisk\Partition2\``
When done, check if the xboxdash.xbe file is located at root of the Partition 2 folder.
Now open Cxbx-Reloaded and select ``File -> Open Dashboard`` (Hotkey F7)
### Where are save files stored?
Save files are stored inside the Partition1 folder of Cxbx-Reloaded's Emudisk:
%appdata%\Cxbx-Reloaded\EmuDisk\Partition1\
``%appdata%\Cxbx-Reloaded\EmuDisk\Partition1\ ``
### Why don't the save files from my Xbox work?
Xbox saves are encrypted and require a key from the actual console to use - unfortunately there is currently no easy way to get this key from your Xbox.
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### A game was working before, but when I updated Cxbx-Reloaded it no longer works?
### How do I run games in a higher resolution such as 720p, 1080p, or 4K?
There are multiple options to run games in higher resolution in Cxbx-Reloaded, though, most of them require hacks made by the user, are because of this not officially supported by Cxbx-Reloaded:
* Patching the .xbe (xbox executable) file of the game to change values related to the resolution.
* Using an external program or script (like CheatEngine) to inject and changes values inside a Cxbx-Reloaded process. (when the emulator is running)
Due to the variance in work and hacking knowledge required for each game, there isn't one tutorial we can provide that would apply to every game. If you are inexperienced and want a simple way to change resolution that will work for most games, it is best to wait for an official option within the emulator.
### What are the LLE options for? Should I enable them?
As of April 9th, 2018 only one LLE option is implemented: LLE GPU.
Enabling this option will emulate the Xbox's NV2A GPU using OpenGL instead of passing calls to DirectX. It may provide more accurate results, but is currently marginally slower than the default HLE approach.
### What is LTCG (Link-Time Code Generation)?
LTCG is an optimization that may be applied to games, especially later in the Xbox's lifespan. It makes patching functions much more difficult: the only way to *properly* emulate these games would be to use LLE GPU. That doesn't mean it can't be emulated using HLE, but the results may vary.
### What does 'LED' in the upper right of the window mean?
This is the light that would normally be on the front of the Xbox. Some dashboards may change it or it may flash different colors to show error codes.