[psp-NEW PROBLEM] game saves corrupted (SOLVED)

This post is solved, read further down for current error.Ok, recently because I tried to use a friends net access point via my psp, I had this scrolling bar go across my screen.It's because his "unprotected" net has counter measures, I'm just glad he disabled the virus XDTo remove the scrolling bar (which scans for anything not inviting to his net) I reformatted my psp 8gb memory stick, and backuped up all content, every last byte.Here is the problem.Some game saves (but not all surprisingly) have went and got "corrupted" despite showing proper icons on the save data emnu on psp, and media go shows nothing unusal.I reformatted the stick to fat 32 as it was before.ALL files have moved without issue, so, any ideas how to recover this data (I was NEARLY finished with some of it).--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW ERROROk, now I got ANOTHER problem...Now all past game saves are working...but when I try to watch a reply in gran turismo psp...the game freezes!It was fine until the memory stick indicator light took forever...so I ipened the UMD case and...it went fine for a moment, however trying to make sure I saved this reply...I attempted to save the game over the corrupted one.It wouldn't let me overwrite the file because it was corrupt-so I made another...Now I can't access the replays :(Every time I do...my psp locks up-no memory stick activity.I am at 5.50 GEN-D-2 as of now.And I've re-formatted the stick so...it's not the stick, so I'm also re-flashing the psp to make sure.And I am using the actual UMD to play, not sure but it may help :)

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?Don't "Quick Format."Reset PSP System.I don't know what else to say. ::)

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Replying to #2

I did A full format.And...I even fe-flashed the system.What REALLY ticks me off is now the saves I made abck in november which I kept a backup of...don't work ethier.:(

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?here's what i read from somewhere (I forgot where). Ok so first find a downloadable save off the internet (I prefer gamefaqs) and download it. see whether your game's save data (found inside /PSP/SAVE/ folder) name is that of the downloaded. if not rename it so it is the same name folder. after that, open the downloaded and copy the .png files into your game save data. hope it works.

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?Did you update to GEN D3? GEN D3 has that bug, downgrade to GEN D2 or lower.Edit: Oh, and you should always format with the PSP option.

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?The png file is fine...I can see it in the save data utility....and the downloaded save just isn't working ethier :(

Replying to #5

But that means the games I also want working might stop.So...does this mean my saves are ok?They just don't want to work?

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Replying to #6

People have reported the saves work if you downgrade to GEN D2 yes.
Its just a bug with GEN D3, I don't know why it happens lolI think you can just downgrade by using the XGEN GEN D installer and just use the D2 patch.

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Replying to #7

But this means I can't use the metal gear solid demo...oh well.Thanks!

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Replying to #8

You still can, just download the ISO of the demo :)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GRBIQF0M

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Replying to #9

But does that even work though, what with the "so-called" firmware requirement and all?

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Replying to #10

Its been said it works on M33 and up
I'm on GEN D3 so I don't know

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Replying to #11

Hrm...Could...making the eboot of the one I currently have work as an iso?I heard there is a program for that-it would save me time XD

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Replying to #12

Sorry, I forgot the name of the program, but there is one out there lol.

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?http://pspslimhacks.com/eboot-2-iso-1-1-converter/

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?gen d-3 sucks. downgrade to 5.00 M33-6. i have it and it is awesome

Re: [psp] game saves corrupted?^M33fan.Anyway, to play games that need 6.10 etc. you could use this.
http://forum.pspisoz.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=495&p=2021#p2021

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lugia543 · #15gen d-3 sucks. downgrade to 5.00 M33-6. i have it and it is awesome

I got sick of patching...yeah I was waiting for dark alex :(

mikeac · #14http://pspslimhacks.com/eboot-2-iso-1-1-converter/

THANK YOU!Ok, now I got ANOTHER problem...Now all past game saves are working...but when I try to watch a reply in gran turismo psp...the game freezes!It was fine until the memory stick indicator light took forever...so I ipened the UMD case and...it went fine for a moment, however trying to make sure I saved this reply...I attempted to save the game over the corrupted one.It wouldn't let me overwrite the file because it was corrupt-so I made another...Now I can't access the replays :(Every time I do...my psp locks up-no memory stick activity.I am at 5.50 GEN-D-2 as of now.And I've re-formatted the stick so...it's not the stick, so I'm also re-flashing the psp to make sure.And I am using the actual UMD to play, not sure but it may help :)
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UPDATELooks like something is wrong with the main save data-I cannot access my replays-there were of my best skills too :(

Re: [psp-NEW PROBLEM] game saves corrupted (read further down for new error)No one bothered to help so...I worked it out.Again, a bad plugin-cwcheat was enabled!It works on GEN D-3 but not D-2...well it does but replays are blocked out.Remember-plugins aren't always the best :(

Congrats... Glad to see I helped. You probably got the first version of GEN-D3; it corrupts tons of your saves... There is a final version.

Replying to #19

I have both backup'd on my external drive..but am not sure if I had D-3 final.I might check another time, I flashed my system that many times...tired :(Just glad it works like before...sure the metal gear demo doesn't work but I can live with that :)