Hacking What am I supposed to do with a .WBSF or WBF1 file?

[blueoakleyz]

Now I know about the harddrive format and I have WBFSmanager but it doesn't recognize these files..

I'm used to .iso

 

[jefffisher]

put them in a folder called wbfs and play them from a the usb loader

 

[blueoakleyz]

A folder on my USB drive? Cuz Windows does not let me access that drive since it thinks it's a nonsense drive that needs reformatting

 

[jefffisher]

you are confused i think you formatted your drive to wbfs?
wbfs files go in a regular folder on a fat32 or ntfs formatted drive if you havent already put any games on your wbfs formatted usb go ahead and reformat to fat32 now for simplicity later on

 

[dn_angel000]

U can use Wii Backup Manager 2 convert the file 2 ISO or cISO!! lol

 

[blueoakleyz]

you are confused i think you formatted your drive to wbfs?
wbfs files go in a regular folder on a fat32 or ntfs formatted drive if you havent already put any games on your wbfs formatted usb go ahead and reformat to fat32 now for simplicity later on

No not confused I figured as much. I guess I need to convert it/them to iso.

 

[Riley]

Convert with Wii Game Manager.

 

[tj_cool]

A .wbfs file is used for FAT32/NTFS partitions. They can be converted to .ISO with some WBFS Managers (like the already named Wii Backup/Game Managers).

The .wbf1 file is there because the game is too big to be stored in 1 file (for FAT32, because there's a 4GB limit on files there)

 

[skarmachild]

A .wbfs file is used for FAT32/NTFS partitions. They can be converted to .ISO with some WBFS Managers (like the already named Wii Backup/Game Managers).

The .wbf1 file is there because the game is too big to be stored in 1 file (for FAT32, because there's a 4GB limit on files there)

6 year bump whatever, question - should i keep the wbf1 file alongside the wbfs file (file name the same) for use in usb loader gx?

 

[ScarletDreamz]

6 year bump whatever, question - should i keep the wbf1 file alongside the wbfs file (file name the same) for use in usb loader gx?

wbfs1 is the split section of the game.

If the game its bigger than 4gb, it will be splitted in 2 files, wbfs, and a wbfs1, this tells the usbloader to continue reading the game on both files.
since FAT32 only suppors 4gb max.

 

[skarmachild]

wbfs1 is the split section of the game.

If the game its bigger than 4gb, it will be splitted in 2 files, wbfs, and a wbfs1, this tells the usbloader to continue reading the game on both files.
since FAT32 only suppors 4gb max.

Huh, that makes sense then! Didnt think about the 4gb transfer limit thing. Thanks (:

Edit: So the USB Loader will just load the WBFS file like normal, and then call upon the WBF1 file whenever without error?

 

[Vlixxy]

I have a wbsf and a wbs1 file in the same folder. Whenever I try and load it it never works and just sends me back to the homebrew channel. Does anyone know why?

 

[CMDreamer]

I have a wbsf and a wbs1 file in the same folder. Whenever I try and load it it never works and just sends me back to the homebrew channel. Does anyone know why?

You mention two diferent files (WBFS and WBFS1) while trying to load "it"... which one are you referring to?

Also, which loader are you using and where do you have "them" stored? (i.e. USB flash memory, SD Card, USB HDD).

Is this a guessing game? O.o

The best you describe the issue, the easier will be for us to try and help.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I have a wbsf and a wbs1 file in the same folder. Whenever I try and load it it never works and just sends me back to the homebrew channel. Does anyone know why?

Are you using Wii Backup Manager to transfer the files?
What are you trying to load it (which loader) with and what kind of storage device? Flash drives are notorious for not working with USB loaders.
Do you have cIOS installed?

 

[MassimovdLaar]

You mention two diferent files (WBFS and WBFS1) while trying to load "it"... which one are you referring to?

Also, which loader are you using and where do you have "them" stored? (i.e. USB flash memory, SD Card, USB HDD).

Is this a guessing game? O.o

The best you describe the issue, the easier will be for us to try and help.

I am having the same issue
2 files: 1wbfs and 1wbfs1
When I try to load it on usbloadergx I get booted.

All the other games with single wfbs foles work fine.

Does anybody know a fix?

 

[ScarletDreamz]

I am having the same issue
2 files: 1wbfs and 1wbfs1
When I try to load it on usbloadergx I get booted.

All the other games with single wfbs foles work fine.

Does anybody know a fix?

You need to have both files in the same folder, try to use WiiBackUpManager, as this create the needed structure.

I use UsbLoaderGX without issues. and yes Both files are needed.

 

[SaulFabre]

You need to have both files in the same folder, try to use WiiBackUpManager, as this create the needed structure.

I use UsbLoaderGX without issues. and yes Both files are needed.

Download link for Wii Backup Manager:
http://www.wiibackupmanager.co.uk/downloads.html

 

[MassimovdLaar]

You need to have both files in the same folder, try to use WiiBackUpManager, as this create the needed structure.

I use UsbLoaderGX without issues. and yes Both files are needed.

I Have both files and used wii backup manager. I keep getting a blue screen that says Panic
and in the bottom t says file not found

I even tried changing the sizes of backupmanager to 2gb but that didnt help

the game I am trying to get on the USB is: My Horse and me Riding for Gold
I dont know if this matters

 

[SaulFabre]

I Have both files and used wii backup manager. I keep getting a blue screen that says Panic
and in the bottom t says file not found

I even tried changing the sizes of backupmanager to 2gb but that didnt help

the game I am trying to get on the USB is: My Horse and me Riding for Gold
I dont know if this matters

What are the names of your .wbfs and .wbf1 files?

They must be named as the game title ID for get recognized by USB Loader GX.

For example: for the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Europe/PAL) - ID: RSBP01
In our case we have .wbfs and .wbf1 files
So, these two files MUST be named with the title ID of the game.
In this case:
RSBP01.wbfs
RSBP01.wbf1

 

[matto21]

I am having the same issue
2 files: 1wbfs and 1wbfs1
When I try to load it on usbloadergx I get booted.

All the other games with single wfbs foles work fine.

Does anybody know a fix?