Hacking Configurable USB Loader

[Covarr]

can i convert .ciso to .wbfs?

You can with Wii Backup Manager.

 

[blopa]

@Covarr
Thanks you!

 

[LxTrix]

I'm using simple wbfs 2.5 and for some reason it randomly closes as soon as i try to open it and says it stopped working, using windows 7

here are the problem details....

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: Simple_WBFS_File_Manager.exe
Application Version: 2.5.0.0
Application Timestamp: 4b1ca0e3
Fault Module Name: StackHash_3250
Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 0001136c
OS Version: 6.1.7100.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 3250
Additional Information 2: 325055436168101a578479ab72a66d1a
Additional Information 3: c8b0
Additional Information 4: c8b0deb27397de66dbbb0cb7ca788765

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[cobleman]

Im useing wbfs_file Simple Gui 1.0.9.exe it works fine. You could right click the programe and run as Admin see if it works

 

[blopa]

will the GameCube Loader [http://www.wehackwii.com/2009/03/gamecube-loader-v2.html] works on FAT32?
thx

 

[oggzee]

Do you save more space on your USB hard drive if you have it at FAT32 than WBFS since all your games have to be scrubbed to work on it?

For a new feature, I want to know if its possible to add the channel animation to games to view on the USB Loader. It would be pretty neat, and you can enable and disable it in the Global Options menu if you please. Can it happen?

Since very few bother to read the FAQs i'll just keep on re-posting them:

link: FAQ

FAQ
Some known issues and suggestions that are frequently asked about:

* Return directly to the loader when exiting a game: use preloader!
* Black bar at the bottom of screen in console mode with 576i video mode
* Banner animations or icons
* GUI settings
* GUI game start screen
* New Gecko OS 1.9.x (aka Ocarina 2)
* DONE: GC and other controllers
* GC / DVD / HBC launcher
* DONE: Multiple wbfs partitions support
* DONE: Automatic download/update of titles
* Automatic download/update of themes,...
* Spinning discs
* NAND emulation
* Screensaver
* HQ cover zooming
* Coverflow Grid mode
* DONE: Profiles / Multiple favorite groups
* Disable intro screen
* WiitDB integration (game info: description, genres, which controllers, number of players, etc...)
* NO: Installing games over network

The list is here just so we can tone down the number of repeated requests on the forum
We might or might not work on any of the listed items.[/p]


link: FAT FAQ

FAT support FAQ
The FAT support has raised a lot of repeated questions, so here's a FAQ about that:

Q: Can it play .iso files directly?
A: No. Only .wbfs files can be used. To convert from .iso to .wbfs use the wbfs_file utility.

Q: Isn't FAT limited to 4GB file size but a game iso is larger than 4GB?
A: Yes, that's why the files are splitted to 2GB or 4GB chunks.
The files are named gameid.wbfs, gameid.wbf1, gameid.wbf2,...
Similar to how the a .rar archive can be split to multiple files (.rar, .r01, .r02,...)

Q: If FAT size is limited to 4GB, why is the .wbfs file splitted to 2GB chunks instead of 4GB?
A: Because of the limitations in the FAT Library that is used (libfat).
EDIT: the limitation has been solved in cfg v48 so now the files are split to 4GB chunks.

Q: What about the file size, games on WBFS partition are scrubbed / compressed, will it take more space on a FAT partition?
A: No, it will take the same space because the files are not in .iso format but instead .wbfs format, which uses the same scrubbing / compression method as on a WBFS partition, actually the file format is the same as the format of the WBFS partition. And to be even more accurate, the .wbfs files will take even less space, because the wbfs block size will be smaller too. (The size depends also on the selection which partitions are copied - all or only game)

Q: I have copied the .wbfs files to my usb drive but the loader doesn't see them?
A: The files have to be copied to the \wbfs folder on the FAT partition, like this: D:\wbfs\GAMEID.wbfs

Q: Can I extract all the games from a WBFS partition to .wbfs files?
A: Yes, use this command:
wbfs_file.exe W: extract_wbfs_all D:\wbfs
Where W: is your WBFS partition and D:\wbfs is the FAT partition on USB (or on local hard-disk)

Q: How to convert all the .iso files to .wbfs files in one step?
A: Open up CMD where your iso files are and run:
for %i in (*.iso) do wbfs_file.exe "%i"
If you write that in a .bat batch file then you have to use %%i instead of %, like this:
for %%i in (*.iso) do wbfs_file.exe "%%i"

Q: How long does it take to convert one game to .wbfs?
A: Depends on hard drive speed and (scrubbed) game size. It should take the same time as copying a file. That means a couple of seconds for a game like WiiPlay which uses only about 100MB and a couple of minutes for games that take up 4GB...

Q: Are there any GUI wbfs managers that support .wbfs files on a FAT partition?
A: Yes:
by pccfatman: (gui for wbfs_file) Simple WBFS File Manager v2.3
by r3lay: post: wbfs_file Simple GUI 1.0.5 file: http://kurse.co.uk/gui.zip
by fig2k4: Wii Backup Manager

Q: Does running games from a FAT formatted SD / SDHC card work?
A: No, not yet. Yes, added in version 49a

Q: What is the recommended cluster size when formatting FAT?
A: It's not important - any size should work fine. But 32kb is a good choice as that size is aligned to wii disc sector size.

Q: Is it possible to install a game from a dvd disc to a FAT partition in .wbfs format?
A: Yes. Just press button + to install the game as usual.

Q: Is there any advantage using FAT rather than a WBFS partition?
A: No.
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[Elfish]

Is there a way to easily convert a WBFS drive to FAT32? (without reformatting and losing all the games I already have installed)

Thanks

i backupped all my games too another hdd and reformed my wii drive to fat32 and copied the games as .wbfs file back to the wii hdd. that took quiet some time, but imo it's worth it.

 

[Elfish]

will the GameCube Loader [http://www.wehackwii.com/2009/03/gamecube-loader-v2.html] works on FAT32?
thx

aren't gamecube loaders disc based? so u can't play isos off hdd's anyway. i doubt gamecube loaders care about fat32.

 

[broksonic]

what is the benefit of using fat32. When its very easy just to use WBFS ?

 

[Elfish]

what is the benefit of using fat32. When its very easy just to use WBFS ?

the drive can be used for something else too and u dont need to make 2 partitions.
technically, there's no reason.

 

[oggzee]

what is the benefit of using fat32. When its very easy just to use WBFS ?

Goddamit people, you really can't read, can you?

Then why bother asking a question if you're not able to read anyway?

The answer is a few posts above on this same page:

The FAT support has raised a lot of repeated questions, so here's a FAQ about that:
[...snip...]
Q: Is there any advantage using FAT rather than a WBFS partition?
A: No.
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link: FAT FAQ

FAT support FAQ
The FAT support has raised a lot of repeated questions, so here's a FAQ about that:

Q: Can it play .iso files directly?
A: No. Only .wbfs files can be used. To convert from .iso to .wbfs use the wbfs_file utility.

Q: Isn't FAT limited to 4GB file size but a game iso is larger than 4GB?
A: Yes, that's why the files are splitted to 2GB or 4GB chunks.
The files are named gameid.wbfs, gameid.wbf1, gameid.wbf2,...
Similar to how the a .rar archive can be split to multiple files (.rar, .r01, .r02,...)

Q: If FAT size is limited to 4GB, why is the .wbfs file splitted to 2GB chunks instead of 4GB?
A: Because of the limitations in the FAT Library that is used (libfat).
EDIT: the limitation has been solved in cfg v48 so now the files are split to 4GB chunks.

Q: What about the file size, games on WBFS partition are scrubbed / compressed, will it take more space on a FAT partition?
A: No, it will take the same space because the files are not in .iso format but instead .wbfs format, which uses the same scrubbing / compression method as on a WBFS partition, actually the file format is the same as the format of the WBFS partition. And to be even more accurate, the .wbfs files will take even less space, because the wbfs block size will be smaller too. (The size depends also on the selection which partitions are copied - all or only game)

Q: I have copied the .wbfs files to my usb drive but the loader doesn't see them?
A: The files have to be copied to the \wbfs folder on the FAT partition, like this: D:\wbfs\GAMEID.wbfs

Q: Can I extract all the games from a WBFS partition to .wbfs files?
A: Yes, use this command:
wbfs_file.exe W: extract_wbfs_all D:\wbfs
Where W: is your WBFS partition and D:\wbfs is the FAT partition on USB (or on local hard-disk)

Q: How to convert all the .iso files to .wbfs files in one step?
A: Open up CMD where your iso files are and run:
for %i in (*.iso) do wbfs_file.exe "%i"
If you write that in a .bat batch file then you have to use %%i instead of %, like this:
for %%i in (*.iso) do wbfs_file.exe "%%i"

Q: How long does it take to convert one game to .wbfs?
A: Depends on hard drive speed and (scrubbed) game size. It should take the same time as copying a file. That means a couple of seconds for a game like WiiPlay which uses only about 100MB and a couple of minutes for games that take up 4GB...

Q: Are there any GUI wbfs managers that support .wbfs files on a FAT partition?
A: Yes:
by pccfatman: (gui for wbfs_file) Simple WBFS File Manager v2.3
by r3lay: post: wbfs_file Simple GUI 1.0.5 file: http://kurse.co.uk/gui.zip
by fig2k4: Wii Backup Manager

Q: Does running games from a FAT formatted SD / SDHC card work?
A: No, not yet. Yes, added in version 49a

Q: What is the recommended cluster size when formatting FAT?
A: It's not important - any size should work fine. But 32kb is a good choice as that size is aligned to wii disc sector size.

Q: Is it possible to install a game from a dvd disc to a FAT partition in .wbfs format?
A: Yes. Just press button + to install the game as usual.

Q: Is there any advantage using FAT rather than a WBFS partition?
A: No.
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[Wiisel]

For me the benefit of FAT is I can use the rest of the drives free space easily and have no trouble with other homebrew struggling with partitions.

 

[ron999]

I can install games on usb hdd (imation apollo 250GB), i can seee them in the list, options work (i can download covers). but games will not boot.
screen says: booting game .... and freeze , i need powerbutton to stop the process
I put games on it through the wii dvd and through a backup manager. Same games boot good from Neogamma R8 channel
The wii has also a modchip, i don't know which one, it is not my wii

My system (waninkoko) 4.2E
CFG 49 (HBC)
CFGv48 (channel)
cIOS rev14

Who can help me, i search whole day for the solution

Do you use WBFS or FAT partition?
Do you have ios222 installed?
Are you using the regular or -fat release?

I will thank you for searching with me to the solution.

To get the game started i did the following:

I deleted the wbfs partition and i made a new Primary partition on it with FAT32
This partition is formated through CFG to WBFS, i cannot use FAT32 partition because
my WII freezes with ios = 222-mload option loaded
(the first time it was not a primary but logical partition and it was formatted by Wiibackupmanager)

now i have a new small problem left

when i want to copy a backup game from dvd drive(wii) to the hdd i get error
wbfs panic : malloc fst
when i copy a original game, then no problems

I saw on http://gbatemp.net/index.php?s=&showto...t&p=1910754 with the same problem, no answer on it
it is not a big problem for me, i only have to copy original games through the we, because my laptop dvd can not read the some wii original games

Maybe someone has the solution, if it excists

 

[oggzee]

now i have a new small problem left

when i want to copy a game from dvd drive(wii) to the hdd i get a error
wbfs panic : nalloc fst

I hope I or maybe someone else can clear this problem

I have no idea what could be wrong, you're also the first to report such a problem.
I can tell where the error is coming from (libwbfs/wiidisc.c : do_files()) but that of course doesn't help you.
You can try with some other disc...
Do you have a modchip installed?
Maybe try with: install_partitions = only_game
Good luck.

 

[Sacohen9665]

what is the benefit of using fat32. When its very easy just to use WBFS ?

the drive can be used for something else too and u dont need to make 2 partitions.
technically, there's no reason.

The main advantage that I see is that I can transfer files from my laptop to the Wii directly in the Windows Explorer, just drag and drop.

Don't have to deal with another program like WBFS Manager.

 

[DragTom70]

There is a poll: Which is your favourite USB Loader?
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=154465
Please vote

I'm curious where will we land...

This seems a little bit outdated. A more recent Poll can be found here.

Cheers!

 

[oggzee]

This seems a little bit outdated. A more recent Poll can be found here.
Cheers!

You're right, i forgot to update first post... done.
ps. what's wrong with your font? lol

 

[DragTom70]

ps. what's wrong with your font? lol

Sorry, OggZee

I must have misclicked something, didnt want it to look like that. I should have used the preview feature.

 

[nikeymikey]

Has anybody got Peppa Pig The Game working yet?

My baby girl loves Peppa and wants to play this game, but it just black screens for me

 

[Wiisel]

I also have a youngen who loves Peppa i'll check it out and post progress ASAP