How to Fix Corrupted Game Saves on Xbox 360
By Louise Wellington
Updated September 22, 2017
There are times when game and downloadable content will not load on your Xbox 360. Corruption can result from problems such as incomplete downloads or disturbances while saving. According to Microsoft, corrupted game files will be labeled as “Corrupted Content” within the system memory, alongside a yellow exclamation point. While you will not be able to recover your current game status, fixing the game file will allow you to access the game.
Turn on your Xbox 360 by pressing the circular power button on the front of the console.
Delete the corrupted game file by accessing the system memory. To find the file, select “My Xbox,” followed by “System Settings,” then “Memory” and “Games.” Scroll through the files until you find the one causing the problem, and choose “Delete.”
Confirm your selection by selecting “Yes.”
Reinstall the game if it is an Xbox LIVE game by logging into your Xbox LIVE account and choosing to re-download the game.
Warnings
In order to fix the game, you will need to delete your game file. This will also erase your data files. Perform these steps only if you are sure your game is corrupted.
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Writer Bio
Louise Wellington is a college graduate with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and over 10 years experience in freelance writing and journalism. Her primary fields of expertise include technology, entertainment features and pop culture. Wellington's writing has appeared in the "Munsonian" newspaper and on various personal websites and social media networks.