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November 29th, 2012, 17:31 GMT · By

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Freezing Issues Caused by New Xbox 360 Dashboard Are Now Fixed, Microsoft Says

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Microsoft has confirmed that it's fixed the freezing issues that were reported by Xbox 360 owners who installed the new dashboard update that was released earlier this week.

Besides the huge Xbox 360 fall update for the console's firmware, Microsoft has released an incremental update for the software of the device, designed to fix issues relating to Xbox Music or Xbox SmartGlass.

Sadly, it seems that the new dashboard update caused a few issues for other Xbox 360 owners, who claimed that they experienced freezes and lag when navigating the console's interface.

Microsoft has now confirmed, via Joystiq, that the issue has been fixed and that navigating the dashboard shouldn't result in anymore freezes.

Did you encounter any other problems after installing the new update? Feel free to share them below.

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Comment #1 by: DarkSoul on 30 Nov 2012, 16:04 UTC reply to this comment

We have 2 Xbox,s no freezes, no problems. It all works great! This si still the best console in history.

Comment #1.1 by: averageJoe on 01 Jan 2013, 19:49 GMT

totally disapointed in xbox ... in my opinion this is the most faulty console in history!!! have had a ps3 for over 6 years and never had a problem...bought a brand new xbox and it froze on me after 2 days of usage


Comment #2 by: Fish2K8 on 02 Dec 2012, 00:41 UTC reply to this comment

I have just attempted to turn on my console for the first time after downloading the update a few days ago. And during the interface load up it seems to have frozen on how many people are online and no visual options are available.Does anybody have any idea what i can do to make it load. i have tried unplugging the mains power and HDMI cable but every time i turn it back on it is still froZen at the same point. with no Xbox sign on load up.. just my background and how many people are online.


Comment #3 by: gord on 03 Dec 2012, 00:05 UTC reply to this comment

I have freeze on Red Dead Redemtion Sunday and Fullhouse Poker Saturday


Comment #4 by: dtrainmo on 14 Jan 2013, 12:11 UTC reply to this comment

My xbox 360 started freezing trying to save games and give a memory shortage error when trying to play a DVD. All started when the new dashboard installed off madden 13. What's going on and how to fix?


Comment #5 by: Matt denman on 02 Mar 2013, 15:48 UTC reply to this comment

As of 2/2/2013 I am still experiencing problems, certain games will not load and freeze if I am in a party and I am experiencing alot of lag. If anything Xbox just made my life hell. I cannot play and chat at the same time. -__- my ps3 console looks more appealing every day

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