Corrupted data on PS3

Discussion in 'Video Games' started by TitanJeff, Dec 11, 2008.

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  1. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    I was clearing out some demos and was left with some corrupted data. When trying to delete it, I got an error with a 80010038 number after it.

    I assume it may take a full reformat to get rid of this. I am wondering whether I should leave it alone or go to the trouble of reformatting.

    If I do reformat, how do I snag my game data and the games I purchased from the PS3 Store? Will I be able to get them back on after the reformat?
     
    #1 TitanJeff, Dec 11, 2008
  4. Gunny

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    Downloaded games you can download for free again, I did this when I got the new hard drive.

    game data is another problem. If you can't move your saved data onto a USB stick then you are - unfortunately - screwed. Game data is just the install files.
     
    #2 Gunny, Dec 11, 2008
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    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    So I can place back the game data once I've done the reformatting?

    I'm afraid I'll end up screwing up more than if I left the corrupted data alone.
     
    #3 TitanJeff, Dec 11, 2008
  10. Gunny

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    I believe the game data is the install files from games. The saved data is the saved game and data. If worst comes to worse you just have to reinstall games. You won't lose saved data.

    The downloads you can get back for free.

    Move the saved files onto a USB in a folder called PS3 at the root folder and then SAVEDATA for the game saves (THEME for themes and UPDATE for updates if you have them as well). I believe game data goes into a folder called GAMEDATA

    If you have music and videos create a folder VIDEO and MUSIC in the root directory.

    The folder names must be in capitals.
     
    #4 Gunny, Dec 11, 2008
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