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Xbox error code 5 - How to repair xbox error code 05
By ChrisGamingExpert, (DT)
April 24, 2010 9:46 AM PT

Xbox error code 05 - What is it?

The Xbox error code 05 is a kernel which gives the indication that the hard disk is not locked with the Microsoft. All the retail Xbox hard drives are required to be locked for security reasons.

Incase you need to upgrade the hard disk of your Xbox 360 with the one which has more storage space you would go for a new one bought from the market.

After putting this hard disk drive in the Xbox 360 and trying to boot the device the xbox error code 5 will be displayed. Now people can ask why, the answer is simple and provided below.

The original hard drive also known as the retail hard drive is locked by the Microsoft for security reasons. If the hard drive is not secured then there is a possibility that the hackers might break in and change the content of the hard disk drive. So the Microsoft locks the hard disk as measure against such acts.

Without the proper locking it becomes fairly easy for the hackers to access the same and make illogical changes or even implant a bug. So it is very important to have the Microsoft locking in order not to receive the Xbox error code 5 error.

Xbox technical error - How it is locked?

The process of locking involves the use of specific information from the motherboard. This information is used for locking the hard disk drive.

This locking process uses information that's on the motherboard.

The lock on the Xbox hard drive would contain all the information which is based on the hard disk drive along with certain information about the motherboard it is connected to.

This should make one thing clear, i.e. if you are using an Xbox 360 you cannot replace the original and also known as the retail hard disk drive with the one from another Xbox 360 which is also not modded. Therefore each Xbox 360 manufactured would have a single compatible hard disk drive. It will be so if the hard disk drive is Microsoft locked.