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What is Auto-Installer Deluxe?
Auto-Installer Deluxe is an installer system designed for the Xbox console, offering the user various ways to either update their current Xbox setup, or to prepare a brand new Hard Drive to be used with the console.
Unlike some of the other auto-installer systems that are released that will cover the basics required to set up your console, Auto-Installer Deluxe will do everything that you would need, and more. Simple One-Click features make it easier than ever for the beginner to set up their Xbox, however it still has all the flexibility of manual installation features for the more advanced user.
The History of Auto-Installer Deluxe
The original Auto-Installer Deluxe was made back in December 2004. The main focus at this time was mainly just to build an installer system which could install various Dashboards (unlike Slayers Auto-Installer system which was the most popular at that time, which only gave the choice of one dashboard). As well as the different Dashboards to choose from, there was also an extensive collection of Applications and Emulators added, so that the user could get the full potential from their Xbox.
Version 2.0 came out in 2005, which was the introduction of a new system, where the installer disc could be upgraded with various addon and update packs. This system allowed the Auto-Installer Deluxe disc to always stay up-to-date with the latest bugfixes, new Software, Rom packs for Emulators, or anything else that needed to be released for the system.
The most recent version (v3.0) was released in February 2006, which basically continued on the work from v1 and v2, adding some more features and software along the way. Update packs are released roughly every two months which will ensure that the Auto-Installer Deluxe system is the most up-to-date and the most flexible package available for the Xbox console.
What does it do?
Here is a list of features that Auto-Installer Deluxe has included:
Format your new Hard Drive as soon as you boot up the disc.
Format your existing Hard Drive for a new installation.
Back up and Restore Game Saves, Partitions etc.
Lock / Unlock your Hard Drive (via ConfigMagic).
One-Click install options for Modchip and Softmod users.
Install the latest version of the MS Xbox Dashboard.
Install / Uninstall Homebrew Dashboards (Evox, Avalaunch, etc).
Install / Uninstall Homebrew Applications (Xbox Media Centre, etc).
Install / Uninstall Homebrew Emulators (MAME, etc).
Install / Reinstall / Uninstall Softmod installations.
Install Auto-Installer Deluxe to your Hard Drive.
Install Phoenix BIOS Loader (PBL) on your Xbox.
Install XSelect on your Xbox.
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What is Softmod Installer Deluxe?
Softmod Installer Deluxe is a program designed for the Xbox Console, to unlock the full capabilities of your Xbox. It’s similar to what a Modchip would do, except there’s no hardware required.
This program will allow the Xbox to run programs and code which are unsigned by Microsoft, which means that made by normal people at home instead of the big game companies who will send their code and programs to Microsoft to be properly signed. With SID installed on your Xbox, you can easily run programs like Linux, Xbox Media Center, and a large variety of other Applications and Emulators. Auto-Installer Deluxe is recommended to be used with this, because it has been designed to work alongside this system.
The History of Softmod Installer Deluxe
The original SID 1.0 was written around January 2005, mainly for the fact that I was performing a Softmod on a friend’s console (which was a 1.6 Xbox and didn’t like to run Linux Applications for the obvious reasons). After that didn’t go to well, I decided to write my own, trying to avoid using any Linux Applications that would not be friendly with the newer consoles.
Version 1.0 was put together, and from memory had lots of bugs. Version 2.0 was released very shortly after and was a stable release, using the Phoenix BIOS Loader (PBL) System as the exploit to hack the Xbox.
In March 2005, Version 3.0 introduced the NKPatcher exploit, which is a lot newer, and a lot smarter. It had the capabilities of blocking the console from going on to Xbox Live, therefore saving the console from being banned due to having a hacked console. The PBL system was still included, mainly for the fact that PBL can be used to turn the console into a Debug (Development) Xbox, which is handy for home developers. This version also focused on dual-booting, which allow the user to have two ways to boot the Xbox, either with the Power on Button, or the Eject button on the DVD. Around December 2005, version 3.1 was completed, which is the most current version of this type of exploit.
Around this time, the AID / SID team was approached by a developer named Nknave, who was interested in working with the SID team in developing a new exploit. This came around, and in February 2006, version 4.5 Nknave Edition was released. This is an NKPatcher only system, which worked two ways. It would block Xbox Live when running unsigned code and applications, however it had a dual boot which would allow a user to put in an original Xbox game and still be able to play on Xbox Live.
What does it do?
SID 3.1
Softmods your Xbox using the NKPatcher or PBL exploits.
Allows you to backup your Eeprom.
Allows you to backup your C Drive before and after modding.
Single or Dual Boot installations.
Installs EvolutionX or UnleashX as a dashboard.
Allows user to remove the softmod.
SID 4.5 Nknave Edition
Softmods your Xbox using the NKPatcher exploit.
Allows you to backup your Eeprom.
Allows you to backup your C Drive before and after modding.
Single or Dual Boot installations.
Allows user to play Original Xbox Games on Xbox Live.
Installs EvolutionX or UnleashX as a dashboard.
High Defination Patch available for the user to apply.
Allows user to remove the softmod.
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