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 Thank you for downloading Modio! Here are some tips on getting started with Modio.

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 • First things first, in order for Modio to actually run on your computer, you are going to need
   the Microsoft .net framework 3.5 or higher. You can download this at the following link.
	• http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7&displaylang=en
	
 • Modio is based around the transfer of saved games ("gamesaves") between your computer and your Xbox360 console.
   This can be done by using your Xbox360 Hard Drive, Memory Unit, or any USB Memory stick 1GB and up.
	• Using Modio with an Xbox360 Hard Drive or Memory Unit requires you to have a transfer cable for that device.
	  The transfer cables are used to connect the device to your computer via a USB port.
	• Using Modio with any USB stick only requires you to format the USB stick on your Xbox360 console. To format
	  your USB memory stick all you have to do is plug it into your Xbox360 and go to System Settings > Memory on
	  your Xbox and click Y over the USB device and then click on Configure. Once it is formatted all you have to
	  do is plug it into your computer and Modio will automatically find it.

 • What is a gamesave?
	• Gamesaves are files stored on your Xbox360's memory devices that saves your current session in a certain game.
	  I'm sure you understand the concept of saving and loading games, well, these are the actual files that your
	  Xbox360 is loading and saving.
	• Gamesaves can be shared between gamers and can be downloaded from the huge database of saves built into Modio.
	  The only thing that you need to do for these to work is "resign and rehash" the gamesave with your specific 
	  ID's that can be found in any original gamesave from your Xbox360. These ID's can be easily saved and used
	  later in Modio so you don't have to memorize them.

 • What is rehashing/resigning?
	• Your Xbox360 uses a special filesystem to save and load gamesaves that are stored on your device. To ensure
	  save integrity, your Xbox360 saves these files in a specific way that if they are edited they will no longer
          work. Fortunately, rehashing/resigning will make your Xbox360 think these files have not been externally edited
          in any way, therefore allowing them to be loaded. If you do not understand this concept then just remember that
	  all Xbox360 files need to be "fixed" once they are edited.

 • I keep getting an error.
	• If you keep getting errors with Modio, try asking and searching for help on our forums. If you cannot seem to
	  find help there, then try contacting an Administrator on the site for further assistance.

 • What is VIP?
	• VIP is our way of keeping the site and Modio running smoothly. Users upgrade their accounts to VIP in order to
	  gain special benefits in Modio and on the forums. If you would like to learn more about upgrading your account
	  to VIP then visit http://www.game-tuts.com/vip
	 
 • For further questions and assistance visit our forums at http://www.game-tuts.com/

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Happy Modding,
	GameTuts