USB flash drive 360 system update not working

Hey there - the solution for this error is to try installing the update via a CD or USB Flash Drive. Not all flash drives will work, so if one doesn't work, it's good to try another. More info:

support.xbox.com/.../system-update-help

Try Copy to a USB flash drive

Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system.

1. Download the update file: www.xbox.com/system-update-usb

2. Unzip the file.

3.Copy the contents of the .zip file to the root directory of your USB flash drive.

4.Plug the USB flash drive into a USB port on your Xbox 360 console.

5.Restart the console.

When the console restarts, the installation program starts automatically.

Hi there. I would suggest first clearing the USB cache and trying again.

How to clear a cache:

support.xbox.com/.../clear-system-cache

If this doesn't work try reformatting the USB drive used to update the 360.

How to format/reformat USB Drive:

support.xbox.com/.../usb-flash-drive

I would also suggest installing from a burned disc after formatting the USB if you can do that.

Click the link below and select install from disc.

support.xbox.com/.../system-updates-info

Keep us updated.

Hi Monomalart,

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The article your referencing If Im correct is here.

support.xbox.com/.../software-update-errors

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As you described it did not work,

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Try to copy the update to a USB flash drive

You can copy the console update from your computer to a USB flash drive and then install it on the console.

Note The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system.

• Plug your USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer.
• Download the update file.

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www.xbox.com/system-update-usb

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• Click Save to save the console update .zip file on your computer.
• Unzip the file. If you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, double-click the .zip file to unzip it.
  
• Copy the contents of the .zip file to the root directory of your flash drive.
  
• Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer.
• Plug the flash drive into a USB port on your Xbox 360 console.
• Restart the console.

When the console restarts, the installation program starts automatically. Select Yes when you are prompted to update the new console software.

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Hopefully this update fixes any further issues, please post back with any results or additional questions.

Hi There,

Are you updating via the internet? because if that doesn't help then you could try downloading the update to a usb drive and updating it manually.

Copy to a USB flash drive

If you can't connect your Xbox 360 console to the Internet, you can copy the console update from your computer to a USB flash drive and then install it on the console.

Note The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system. For information about how to format a USB flash drive, see the “Format a USB flash drive” section of Using
USB flash drives with Xbox 360.

1. Plug your USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer.
2. Download the update file.
3. Click Save to save the console update .zip file on your computer.
4. Unzip the file. If you're using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, double-click the .zip file to unzip it.
5. Copy the contents of the .zip file to the root directory of your USB flash drive (for example, E:\). Do not copy the contents to another folder on the USB flash drive (for example, E:\Files).
6. Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer.
7. Plug the flash drive into a USB port on your Xbox 360 console.
8. Restart the console.
9. When the console restarts, the installation program starts automatically. When prompted, select Yesto update the new console software.