Hacking xk3y (config) update broke my HDD, possible to use USB stick?

[Skyrider]

Few weeks ago, I attempted to update the xk3y by putting the official firmware update file(s) on my HDD where the config file is located as well. Seeing it was quite old and I haven't updated it in like, forever. But Oddly enough, it completely broke my HDD (tick sounds) and I'm actually positively convinced it was caused by the firmware update, god knows how.

Question is, does the xk3y config file have to be on the same location as the root of the games? Eg, can I put the files on a USB stick instead, and keep the games separated on another USB HDD?

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Few weeks ago, I attempted to update the xk3y by putting the official firmware update file(s) on my HDD where the config file is located as well. Seeing it was quite old and I haven't updated it in like, forever. But Oddly enough, it completely broke my HDD (tick sounds) and I'm actually positively convinced it was caused by the firmware update, god knows how.

Question is, does the xk3y config file have to be on the same location as the root of the games? Eg, can I put the files on a USB stick instead, and keep the games separated on another USB HDD?

A ticking sound on an HDD, its RARELY caused by a software.

You can try to read this, it might help you:

Some causes of hard drive clicking sounds are:

• The hard drive heads hitting the internal head stop. Often called the Click of Death – Click here for more information.
• In the case of an external hard drive clicking it may be due to a loose connection, faulty cable or a faulty power adapter – Click here for more information.
• Some graphics card drivers - Click here for more information.
• The hard drive may be on a non-level surface – Click here for more information.
• Normal hard drive clicking sounds – Click here for more information.
• Highly fragmented hard drives – Click here for more information.
• Resolved by updating the hard drive firmware - Click here for more information.
• Power supply related problems – Click here for more information.
• Hard drive sharing same power lead as graphics card.
• Power saving settings.
• Loose cable connection.
• Intel storage matrix update.
• Faulty circuit board on the hard drive.
• Hard drive platter issues.

 

[Skyrider]

A ticking sound on an HDD, its RARELY caused by a software.

The HDD itself already has been returned under warranty, but thanks. I'm mentioned that I was convinced of it because it was working just fine without any issues (also smart check on the same day) and then 5 min after I attempted to update the xkey, the HDD broke down. No system (pc, laptop, etc) could see the HDD. Not even the official HDD software, so firmware update was also out of the question.

All is fine as I got a new HDD, still curious if it's possible to separate the config file on a normal stick, while keeping the games on the HDD.

 

[DinohScene]

Unfortunately not, the configuration file needs to be on the HDD to work.

 

[DarkCrudus]

I don't believe you need to have the config file on the hdd with your games. If it's just updating your configuration. Like using is menu or not. Then if I recall correctly. It saves that to the micro SD card you put into your xkey. So just slap your updated file on a USB. Pop it in (I have a remote which tells me updating/finished)

I suppose it would also depend on what you are trying to do

Also i do not remember the last time I had to update my xkey

 

[DinohScene]

I don't believe you need to have the config file on the hdd with your games.

Last time I dealt with an Xkey is quite a while ago.
Folder called GAMES and configuration file on the root.

Edit: just double checked.
Config file is only needed on the HDD if you want to modify the settings.
Then again, it's only a 1KB file so why not keep it on there.