Burned discs that not always boot, I have a couple of newer burners that can make them too :(
For me the NEC ND-3550A works the best, but I use it with cheap media. You probably have more choice because you're using good media.
Multiple here says the Plextor PX-708A is the best one. However...
I didn't know the Windows Firewall can block domains (I use Linux as daily), I'll take a look :) Maybe even the hosts-file can be used for this?
I found this domain list for Windows Update. I hope it's enough...
Some time ago I got two burners from a thrift store (they are rare, most stores just throw away computer parts), they let me toke them for €1,- each because nobody bought them for a long time.
It was a Pioneer DVR-MCC and a Acer CDRW 6x4x32.
The Acer was unfortunately dead, the laser pickup...
You can install a modchip or use a softmod (FMCB, works on most models).
If you're looking for a modchip I think the Modbo chips are the only ones still easily available nowadays. You'll of course need a soldering station to install it:
https://quade.co/ps2-modchip-guide/modbo/
With FMCB you...
How can I disable Windows 10 updates completely? I have a old PC (Phenom X3 with the infamous ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA board and nVidia 7800GT so it can't even install graphics drivers) which I only use for CD/DVD burning using P-ATA drives. So I don't want it to update, it will make it slow and it's...
Bought a cheap hot air soldering station (never used one before, so to learn how to use one):
And some cans of valve lubrication for the car (they are rusty because they are second-hand but still unopened):
I didn't said anything like that :O :(
In short I was only suggesting to update the softmod because it's maybe too old to work with FAT32 otherwise.
And if that doesn't help it probably is easier to format and start fresh with the hard drive. Because it was previously formatted in WBFS...
I was thinking about another thing... maybe the old softmod just cannot use FAT32 for loading?
There's a guide to use ModMii to update those on a easy way. I didn't used it myself because it's only for Windows, but it's worth a try...
What kind of info? If it was previously formatted in WBFS file system, I suppose it only can hold game images. Most of those game images (.wbfs files) can be downloaded quite easily at the right places nowadays. Although it makes a difference when we are talking about 20 or 200 games. If it's...
If the drive only holds the game .wbfs images, why not just start over again? Formatting the drive, put a new version of USB Loader GX on it and transfer a fresh Mario Kart .wbfs to it with Wii Backup Manager?
And this I already said in the other topic:
No, I won't buy it. Somehow I don't like playing modern games too much so it will be a waste of money.
I bought the old Switch at the end of 2023 (second-hand, unpatched RCM model) and I didn't played it much after the first months. Now it's collecting dust for 1 or 2 months already...
The...
The check is mainly a file system check like "chkdsk" according to the guide "finishing touches".
So far I know Wiiware games are .wad files you'll need to install using a WAD manager. Disc-based games mostly are in .wbfs format already, you can use the Wii Backup Manager to transfer them to...
Me in front of a bus with my name on the destination display :D
It's a bus from the local bus museum :) I loaded a updated destination list they supplied to me into their display system. It required a DOS program, downloading device and a laptop with RS-232. I did have the equipment for it...
No, it seems like it's a problem in the Modbo (5.0) modchip. It only happens on the two PS2's with Modbo 5.0. On the others with a Ripper and a original Matrix chip this problem doesn't occur.
So the Tonyhax International boot CD is the only practical solution.
Caller -"Everytime I start a Pc game on my S24, playing on a external monitor, someone calls or texts me, n it kicks me out of the game." Customer Support - Click (hangs up)
I found it funny cause many many years ago, had a roommate in college that did this same dumbass branding of the school logo, but it didn't look anything like it after it healed. Just looked like a birthmark.