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OSW Post #1 Posted 17 May 2009 - 03:39 PM

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Please keep all newbie, short answer, or quick questions etc here to prevent clutter in the main forum. Particularly USB Loader questions.

It is suggested that you read any relevant stickies first as you may find you answer is already there.

And if all else fails, use the search engine.

Something like NOOB PARIDISE http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=131...t=0&start=0 but we need it for this forum too.



EddyWally Post #2 Posted 17 May 2009 - 04:56 PM

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Can my wii brick if I install WAD's from trusted sites like this one?
I mean, if it works with other people, is there a chance to brick my wii?
I don't want to brick my wii, but I like the SNES channel.

Thank You!

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paul3100 Post #3 Posted 17 May 2009 - 05:53 PM

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QUOTE
Can my wii brick if I install WAD's from trusted sites like this one?
I mean, if it works with other people, is there a chance to brick my wii?
I don't want to brick my wii, but I like the SNES channel.



yes

If the wad in question is from a different region or hasn't been made properly then yes

EDIT: the snes channel your talking about should be ok if others have tested and said its ok and there isn't usually an issue with what region its from if its an emulator or loader! , if your unsure of a wad and its region then use " freethewads " to convert to u/e/j or region free

paul

Edited by paul3100, 17 May 2009 - 05:55 PM.


pandora Post #4 Posted 17 May 2009 - 06:04 PM

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Quick but stupid question:
After I install a WAD file using WADmanager, can I delete it from the SD card?
In other words, does 'installing' the WAD copy it to the internal memory?

Thanks!


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QUOTE(pandora @ May 17 2009, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick but stupid question:
After I install a WAD file using WADmanager, can I delete it from the SD card?
In other words, does 'installing' the WAD copy it to the internal memory?

Thanks!


Yes, installing a wad means copying it to the wii's nand (its internal flash memory)
After that, you can delete it from SD. However, I would recommend you to keep a copy on your computer. If want to completely remove the wad a later time via wad manager, you'll need the wad file again


pandora Post #6 Posted 17 May 2009 - 07:43 PM

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Right, thanks a lot!


kkthxbye Post #7 Posted 17 May 2009 - 07:45 PM

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Got a quick question for you - i have searched a lot, but can't find a difinitive answer:
- I got it all running - installed CIOS rev10 - USB Loader.
But my harddrive keeps entering sleepmode when playing (Still works, just freezes for a couple of seconds). It's a WD Elements 250 GB.

Can this only be fixed, by taking the harddrive out of the case, and using HDPARM? Or is there a new CIOS that im missing?

If i need to use HDPARM, is there a guide somewhere?


Thanks smile.gif


LexLuthor Post #8 Posted 19 May 2009 - 12:50 AM

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Quickly. So what are the most upto date loaders I should be using to play firstly Wii and then secondly Gamecube isos? I've totally lost track.

Thanks alot!


someperson_12345 Post #9 Posted 19 May 2009 - 11:04 AM

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Is there a backup loader that doesn't need me to format my HDD as WBFS.
As in can I use a standard filesystem such as NTFS or FAT32?

What are the benefits of WBFS?


VISHI SO FISHI Post #10 Posted 19 May 2009 - 11:09 AM

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Why is the voice overs in sukiden teikers(i know the spelling isn't right) ds rpg game so fast!....i cant even understand em..


LexLuthor Post #11 Posted 19 May 2009 - 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(someperson_12345 @ May 19 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick Query biggrin.gif

Is there a backup loader that doesn't need me to format my HDD as WBFS.
As in can I use a standard filesystem such as NTFS or FAT32?

What are the benefits of WBFS?


The answer im afraid is no. All the USB Loaders use this filesystem.
WBFS has no use outside of running backups on the Wii so I guess its benefits are pretty limited.
If your concerned that you don't want to use up an entire hard drive for a WBFS filesystem that isn't supported elsewhere, then I suggest you create a partition on your drive.

By doing this you could potentially have 50% of your drive ready to boot isos with the USBLoader (a WBFS parition) and the other 50% for other stuff such as movies and junk (a NTFS or FAT32 partition). This is how I'm using my HDD.

If you need help doing this let me know and I'll try and help you out.


knuj_on Post #12 Posted 19 May 2009 - 06:35 PM

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I am interested in trying FileTrip Download Link uLOADER 1.7 and have manged to find base IOS 36, 37 & 38. Is there a game that contains IOS60 ? (I have no WiFi for my Wii because of baby alarms etc. fludding the RF so I want to do a WAD install)

** Edit 21 May 2009 ** Discovered FileTrip Download Link NUS Downloader, don't need any help with this any more !

Edited by knuj_on, 21 May 2009 - 06:47 PM.


2yugimoto Post #13 Posted 19 May 2009 - 08:58 PM

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whats a back up launcher?

Edited by 2yugimoto, 19 May 2009 - 08:59 PM.


AAlcoholic Post #14 Posted 19 May 2009 - 09:55 PM

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I used N00bwarrior7's "The Backup Suite" (version 3 not final) to softmod my wii. Gamma was installed as a channel by using his all-.wad installer. That version doesn't have the 002 fix. How do I update to the new version with the 002 fix (I see that it's a dol, not a wad), and do I need to uninstall/remove the old one?


someperson_12345 Post #15 Posted 20 May 2009 - 06:24 AM

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QUOTE(LexLuthor @ May 19 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE(someperson_12345 @ May 19 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick Query biggrin.gif

Is there a backup loader that doesn't need me to format my HDD as WBFS.
As in can I use a standard filesystem such as NTFS or FAT32?

What are the benefits of WBFS?


The answer im afraid is no. All the USB Loaders use this filesystem.
WBFS has no use outside of running backups on the Wii so I guess its benefits are pretty limited.
If your concerned that you don't want to use up an entire hard drive for a WBFS filesystem that isn't supported elsewhere, then I suggest you create a partition on your drive.

By doing this you could potentially have 50% of your drive ready to boot isos with the USBLoader (a WBFS parition) and the other 50% for other stuff such as movies and junk (a NTFS or FAT32 partition). This is how I'm using my HDD.

If you need help doing this let me know and I'll try and help you out.


I was just hoping I could use my current 120gb iPod as a external HDD, but its formatted in NTFS IIRC.
Problem is if i created a WBFS partition then I won't be able to use my iPod as a music player. frown.gif

Thanks anyways







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