How to Fix a Frozen Xbox 360

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Last Updated: April 20, 2022

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Are you getting mad about your Xbox 360 freezing? If so this article has the answer.

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Use the 'power' button.
Use the controller.

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Do not enter it yet.
Continue to clear it.
If it doesn't freeze it's fixed.
Again use the 'power' button.
If you can't recreate problem, then it is solved.
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Go to the website and have it fixed by following the steps. Use the points below to check if it is a hard drive or console problem.
- If it does freeze your Xbox needs to be sent in to be fixed.
- if it doesn't freeze your hard drive needs to be sent in to be repaired.

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What should I do if my Xbox freezes while playing an installed game?

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Restart the Xbox system, completely shutting it down, then loading it back up. If the problem happens frequently, try opening it up and cleaning all the dirt or dust that might be inside.

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What do I do if my system turns off within seconds?

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Just check if it's plugged in properly. And if it's not, then plug it in properly.

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What should I do when my Xbox freezes with a hard drive in it?

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Take the hard drive out, then reset the Xbox.If that does not work, then reset the hard drive.

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Be careful when clearing your console's cache. Do not accidentally select 'Format' because you will lose all of your games and save files.

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