How do I fix unrecognized disc error on Xbox 360?
Xbox 360 game error disc is unreadable
- Click the Guide button on the controller.
- Navigate to Settings >> System Settings.
- Select Memory or Storage.
- Highlight any of the storage, and press Y on the controller.
- Select Clear System Cache.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- Turn off your Xbox 360.
- Unplug it for at least three minutes.
What causes unrecognized disc Xbox 360?
This may mean one of the following: There’s a problem with the disc (for example, it might be scratched or dirty). The game you’re trying to play might have a known problem. There may be issues with the system cache.
Why does my Xbox keep saying disc unreadable?
This disc is unreadable error can appear on your Xbox while trying to play Games on Demand game on your console. This issue usually occurs if you’re not using the same profile that you purchased the game with to play the game, or if your console can’t read the game files from your storage.
How do you clean a Xbox 360 disc?
Wipe the disc from the center straight out to the edge. Rotate the disc and wipe again from the center to the edge. Keep rotating until the entire disc has been wiped. Wipe straight from the center instead of in circles. Wiping in circles around the disc can increase the risk of scratching.
How do I make my Xbox 360 disc readable?
What do you do when your Xbox disc is unreadable?
- Check your profile. Make sure that you’re using the same profile that you used to purchase the game.
- Clean your disc. Remove the disc you’re trying to run from your console.
- Transfer the game license to your console.
- Reinstall the game.
How do you clean an Xbox 360 disc?
Xbox tries to read the disc, then opens the tray
- Hold the disc by the edges without touching the top or bottom surfaces.
- Using a soft, clean, slightly damp cloth, lightly wipe from the center of the disc outward. Do not use solvents to clean the disc.
- Load the disc into your console and see if it plays.