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Subject: Official Guide to fixing All Map Problems (Xbox 360)
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OFFICIAL GUIDE TO FIXING ALL MAP PROBLEMS FOR XBOX 360

WARNING: THIS GUIDE IS NOT GUARANTEED TO FIX YOUR SPECIFIC PROBLEM. PLEASE CONTACT THE XBOX LIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL ELIMINATE SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES THAT COULD BE CAUSING YOUR XBOX 360 TO FAIL TO DOWNLOAD THE BLASTACULAR PACK.

Many users have had many problems with the new map pack in general so I am going to walk you through step by step in order to resolve this problem. This guide is to help Xbox 360 gamers only, but if you are smart and can change the steps around a little it should work for the original Xbox as well. I will explain everything possible in order to resolve your problem in 50 steps.

PART I: AUTOMATIC UPDATE SOLUTION

Step 1: Turn on Xbox 360 Console and remove any disk from the disk tray.
Step 2: Select Profile and sign-in. (Xbox Live unnecessary)
Step 3: If Auto Sign-in is enabled, select your gamercard and then disable Auto Sign-in.
Step 4: Go to System and select Memory.
Step 5: Select Device Options by pressing Y.
Step 6: Press X, X, LB, RB, X, X and then a screen should appear.
Step 7: Select Yes and then return to Xbox Live section.
Step 8: Sign out and sign back in.
Step 9: Hold Guide Button until screen appears on right side.
Step 10: Select Turn Off Console.

Note: After you've completed Part I, wait about three to five minutes and then turn your system back on. Do not insert any disks, but sign your profile into Xbox Live from the Xbox Live dashboard.

PART II: DELETING HALO 2 MEMORY

Step 11: After you have signed into Xbox Live go to System and select Memory.
Step 12: Select Hard Drive and select Games.
Step 13: Scroll down until Halo 2 is highlighted.
Step 13: Select Game Options by pressing Y.
Step 14: Select Delete and then a screen should appear.
Step 15: Select Yes and then return to Xbox Live section.
Step 16: Sign out and sign back in.
Step 17: Hold Guide Button until screen appears on right side.
Step 18: Select Turn Off Console.

Note: After completing Part II, wait about one minute and then turn your system back on. Be careful though before you perform Part II because the result will be a loss of all Halo 2 game profiles, custom gametypes, campaign saves, updates, and map packs. Do not worry about the map packs because once you have completed a purchase on that Xbox 360 with a specific credit card, it will not charge you again.

PART III: DOWNLOADING 1.5 UPDATE/ CHECKING MAPS

Step 19: Turn on your Xbox 360 Console and sign into Xbox Live.
Step 20: Make sure that your friend's avatars are appearing before continuing.
Step 21: If they are not you must reset your router or turn off your firewall.
Step 22: Insert Halo 2 and download automatic update if necessary.
Step 23: Download update when trying to sign into Xbox Live. (Game title will relaunch)
Step 24: Once signed into Xbox Live, create a custom game.
Step 25: Close party and start a game on every original map.

Note: Update should download successfully, but if you fail to load any of the original maps you should follow the directions below. If the original maps are working fine and graphics appear visible, continue to part five.

PART IV: ORIGINAL MAPS FAILED TO LOAD

Step 26: Return to main menu and sign out of Xbox Live.
Step 27: Select Split-Screen and start a custom game on every original map.
Step 28: Your Xbox 360 should force the map to load.
Step 29: Walk around every map for at least 5 minutes, shooting and throwing grenades.
Step 30: Once complete, return to Xbox 360 dashboard and remove Halo 2 disk.
Step 31: Clean disk with a soft cloth.
Step 32: If disk is not scratched, launch game and sign into Xbox Live.
Step 33: If maps still fail to load read the note below.

Note: If your original maps are failing; it could be because of a couple reasons. Because the 1.5 update erased all of your cache and copies stored on your memory unit of your Halo 2 maps, they may delay or be hard to load at first. If your disk is severely damaged, you must go purchase a new one or borrow one in better condition. A suggestion would be to borrow one at least until your system created copies of them, in which you must play every map quite a few times and then retry using your Halo 2 disk.

If it does not work with a perfect copy of Halo 2, you are probably encountering an internal problem with your Xbox 360 console or your Hard Drive. If so, try using a different hard drive on your Xbox 360 to see if the maps load. If they do not, you should send in your Xbox 360 console to get repaired before more issues arise in other games and so on.


PART V: MAKING SURE YOU HAVE A VALID CREDIT CARD

Step 34: Turn on your Xbox 360 Console and sign into Xbox Live with the profile you wish to modify.
Step 35: Select Account Management and select Yes.
Step 36: Select the membership you want to update.
Step 37: Select Change Payment Options and select Add Credit Card.
Step 38: Enter Credit Card Information and accept.
Step 39: Return to Xbox Live section, signed into Xbox Live.
Step 40: Reboot Xbox 360 Console and sign into Xbox Live.

Note: This can also be a debit or Visa (or similar) gift card, however, some restrictions may apply. Now you may go download the map packs only by a certain way, described below.

PART VI: DOWLOADING MAP PACKS SUCCESSFULLY

Step 41: Select Play Game and sign into Xbox Live.
Step 42: Select Download Content through the Xbox Live main menu.
Step 43: Select Exit Halo 2 and then sign in once again.
Step 44: Download the Blastacular Pack first.
Step 45: If it fails try again or wait a little while.
Step 46: Download other three map packs and let the game restart.
Step 47: Select Split-Screen and start a custom game on every downloaded map.
Step 48: Your Xbox 360 should force the map to load.
Step 49: Walk around every map for at least 5 minutes, shooting and throwing grenades.
Step 50: Sign into Xbox Live and go enjoy the new maps.

Note: After completing all 50 steps your console should be much more functional when trying to load maps, but if your problem has not been resolved I apologize. Many players have been having trouble with this and Bungie is working on a solution to take care of this issue. Please be patient and do not send me threats or hate mail because the guide may have not worked for you.

PART VII: BLASTACULAR MAP PACK IS NOT APPEARING

Step 51: Turn on your Xbox 360 console and sign into Xbox Live.
Step 52: Go to System and select Console Settings.
Step 53: Select Clock and select Time Zone.
Step 54: Set your time zone ~ 5 hours ahead.
Step 55: Return to Xbox Live section.
Step 56: Select Play Game and sign into Xbox Live.
Step 57: Select Download Content through the Xbox Live main menu.
Step 58: Select Exit Halo 2 and then sign in once again.
Step 59: Download Blastacular Pack if it appears and let game restart.
Step 60: Sign into Xbox Live and go enjoy the new maps.

Note: This is an addition for a certain issue that occurred for users who were online as the Blastacular Pack was being released. The problem has been most likely resolved by now or will be resolved in the next few days, but those are 10 extra steps that are possible to try.

PART VIII: ANOTHER RUMOR BITES THE DUST

Step 61: Create a Silver Account over Xbox Live.
Step 62: Once completed sign into Xbox Live with that account on the Xbox 360 dashboard.
Step 63: Make sure you do NOT have a credit card linked to that account.
Step 64: Select Play Game and sign into Xbox Live with your gold account.
Step 65: Select Download Content through the Xbox Live main menu.
Step 66: Select Exit Halo 2 and then sign in once again.
Step 67: Download Blastacular Pack if it appears and let game restart.
Step 68: Sign into Xbox Live and go enjoy the new maps.

Note: This is a rumor that has been going around that has worked for some people, but is not a statement that can be proven. It is just another method to try for those who are about to go insane because they want to download the Blastcular Pack. Again, good luck with everything!

STILL HAVING PROBLEMS... THIS GUIDE SUCKS!

If you still have problems I am sorry, but this is everything I know that could possibly solve your problem. I am not a Bungie moderator, employee, but rather just another member trying to help a few people in the Halo 2 community. This guide is NOT guaranteed to work, but it definitely is the most detailed and explained one in this forum.

You may also contact Xbox Live Customer Support by clicking on one of the following links;

> XBOX.COM SUPPORT & FAQ HELP
> CONTACT XBOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM

Sincerely,
Lucky Sniper 08

[Edited on 04.29.2007 11:38 PM PDT]

  • 04.22.2007 6:30 PM PDT
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thanks lucky for all of your help. your guide really works... amazing!

  • 04.22.2007 6:43 PM PDT
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Posted by: videosniper 92
thanks lucky for all of your help. your guide really works... amazing!
No problem. I haven't really received any responses and am just wondering if you can post some feedback telling me if this is helping you or working for you.

Thanks,
Lucky Sniper 08

  • 04.22.2007 7:12 PM PDT
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Umm, that deleted everything to do with halo2, now I have to start all over? I think I did something wrong?

  • 04.22.2007 7:25 PM PDT
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He said you would loose everything, but it does work.

  • 04.22.2007 7:32 PM PDT
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I don't want it to have deleted everything, now I have to do halo2 campaign all over again, and my ranks are all at 1 now

  • 04.22.2007 7:32 PM PDT
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Dude the info you left is bigtime alot..Very good..Explains in detail what to do but I got a bad news..I first printed this page because well it was long and I didn't want to mess up or forget something. I did everything to a T but after about 2 hours of playing every map for 5 mintues yes 5- I had the alarm set..I can tell you that I followed everything what you had wrote but dude I'm already getting mad just thinking about this but It still gives content failed to load and to contact xbox support crapp. I can tell you I've already been billed the $4 on my credit card microsoft was quick to send me a confirmation email to let me know that.. I don't know what else to say but I still can't download the 2 maps..I love my Halo2 but I want what I payed for..Maybe bungie should put them on a disc and include it with Xbox Magizine..or some sh-t. SORRY DUDE..

(((Bungie Please Fix This Problem we are all stuck on))) Or I'm going back to my Super Mario 3 on 8 bit NES..

  • 04.22.2007 7:35 PM PDT
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I haven't tried it yet, I will try it tomorrow ... Either way, I love you man!

  • 04.22.2007 7:39 PM PDT
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Posted by: Frickin KiLLR
Dude the info you left is bigtime alot..Very good..Explains in detail what to do but I got a bad news..I first printed this page because well it was long and I didn't want to mess up or forget something. I did everything to a T but after about 2 hours of playing every map for 5 mintues yes 5- I had the alarm set..I can tell you that I followed everything what you had wrote but dude I'm already getting mad just thinking about this but It still gives content failed to load and to contact xbox support crapp. I can tell you I've already been billed the $4 on my credit card microsoft was quick to send me a confirmation email to let me know that.. I don't know what else to say but I still can't download the 2 maps..I love my Halo2 but I want what I payed for..Maybe bungie should put them on a disc and include it with Xbox Magizine..or some sh-t. SORRY DUDE..

(((Bungie Please Fix This Problem we are all stuck on))) Or I'm going back to my Super Mario 3 on 8 bit NES..
I am very sorry to hear that and don't know what I can say. The only thing I can think of is to try the following;

> Sign into Xbox Live on the Xbox 360 dashboard with a silver account.
> Launch Halo 2, go to Halo 2 Download Content.
> Sign into your main gold account.
> A glitch will sometimes occur and a message will come up.
> Back out of the message and it will start downloading.

THIS IS A RUMOR.

So I did not include it in the steps because I haven't done it and I have no way of proving it, but good look on getting it to work.

-Lucky Sniper 08-

[Edited on 04.22.2007 8:12 PM PDT]

  • 04.22.2007 7:46 PM PDT
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I am greatful for your detication, i really appreciate it, but after trying your steps i still had the same problem, maybe i messed up your steps i dont know. When you said to add a credit card? did you mean to do this even if you already have a credit card set up?

  • 04.22.2007 7:48 PM PDT
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Posted by: COLDSOUL111
I am greatful for your dedication, i really appreciate it, but after trying your steps i still had the same problem, maybe i messed up your steps i don't know. When you said to add a credit card? did you mean to do this even if you already have a credit card set up?
This is for users who do not have a credit card linked to their account or for users who receive a message saying something similar to their credit card being invalid.

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  • 04.22.2007 8:04 PM PDT
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:( I did all that and it deleted my campaign, and still didn't work, i'm sad :( and why did it change my colors? I'm green now

  • 04.22.2007 8:14 PM PDT
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Wow! At least someone on these forums knows what he's talking about. I had that automatic update keep downloading over and over again and couldn't get online. Finally I'm back in matchmaking, but really don't want to play until the ranks reset anyway.

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http://www.terragaming.net/index.php?ref=davee

  • 04.22.2007 8:55 PM PDT
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i havent tried the steps, but its about time that someone posted a forum to help, not to complain

  • 04.22.2007 9:07 PM PDT
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Not only that, but I had all that done and it still didn't work. So what you CAN do IF somehow you messed up like I did in between that. just reclick your credit card.

  • 04.22.2007 9:19 PM PDT
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sweet

  • 04.22.2007 9:24 PM PDT
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Damn. It didn't work for me. Amazing on Lucky's part though. Thanks anyways.

  • 04.22.2007 10:07 PM PDT

This guide does indeed suck, now I've -blam!- deleted everything and wasted an assload of time.

  • 04.22.2007 11:38 PM PDT
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Signatures are overrated

Stop saying this guide sucks, it was your choice to follow it. Atleast he's trying to help which is a whole lot more then what anyone else is doing.

Just a question though, my friend successfully bought the blastacular map pack and played the maps that night fine. The next day, the maps failed to load everytime and hasn't been able to play on the new maps for the last few days. Any solutions for his problem?

  • 04.22.2007 11:56 PM PDT
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Check this out it does'nt make a hoot of sence..Well I decided that because I make good money that I would go purchase a new Harddrive at the local Gamestop.. After explaining to the employee that works at Gamestop what was going on with Halo2.. I thought of this great Idea. I installed the Harddrive on my 360 and instead of using my old profile I created a new profile why not it was a free 1 month included on the Hd,added credit card and sh-t. Dropped in H2 downloaded update.. Then instead of installing the old maps first. I thought lets purchase again the 2 new maps,,I couldn't beleive my frickin eyes that it installed the 2 new maps, then I DL the other map packs.. It even loaded the maps the first time that I tried them.. I then thought WTF so I put my old HD on my 360 and still nothing keeps givin me the content failed to install sh-t.. I then said okay lets see what to do next. I then opened up both HD units removing the caseing and seeing exactly what Brand of HD it was..The New just purchased HD was a Hitachi and the Content failed HD was a Samsung..WTF maybe the Samsung HD are the cause or some crap I don't know.. Well I just sell this HD for staring bid negative 50 cents.. I thinking of Gasoline and a Match..

Love the new maps Bungie "Ho Rah"

  • 04.23.2007 7:18 AM PDT

Posted by: Frickin KiLLR
The New just purchased HD was a Hitachi and the Content failed HD was a Samsung..WTF maybe the Samsung HD are the cause or some crap I don't know.. Well I just sell this HD for staring bid negative 50 cents.. I thinking of Gasoline and a Match..

Love the new maps Bungie "Ho Rah"


Totally unrelated.

It works because you've totally removed all of the things that could possibly cause the problem - there is no potential for corrupt data on the hard drive, there is no record of the new gamertag purchasing the content - so it works.

The issue also happens on the Original Xbox, so the HDD would be completely different then.

  • 04.23.2007 7:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: Eddy23
Stop saying this guide sucks, it was your choice to follow it. Atleast he's trying to help which is a whole lot more then what anyone else is doing.

Just a question though, my friend successfully bought the blastacular map pack and played the maps that night fine. The next day, the maps failed to load everytime and hasn't been able to play on the new maps for the last few days. Any solutions for his problem?
I would definitely not delete any of the Halo 2 content because he already successfully downloaded the maps.Tell him to try PART I, which will clear the cache and make him download the 360 auto-update. The problem will most likely be resolved after the playlist updae, scheduled for tomorrow. He may also try to re-download the maps, but that may cause some problems.

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