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Downloading certain entire video games from the Internet takes longer than downloading a wikiHow article. As a result, Xbox takes time to load the game and this can slow down the connection (for example, during games. Call of Duty thrilling). To mitigate this problem, you can learn how to set the Xbox to load the game itself after shutdown.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Xbox One

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   Go to the home screen. This is the X-box's main menu and the screen that is initially displayed when the machine is turned on. To open this page, press the X button in the center of the controller and select "Go Home".

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   Press the Menu button on the controller. This is the small button located in the middle right.

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   Find the "Power & Startup" item in the Settings menu. Click "Settings" → "Power and Startup". This is where you can set the Xbox to access standby when you turn off your computer. The device will automatically find and complete the download / update process.

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   Select "Instant-On Power Mode.’ This mode will keep your Xbox One idle and complete the downloads after you turn off the computer. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Xbox 360

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   Complete the downloads that you started before shutting down your computer in "Low-Power" mode. Xbox 360 can only complete the download that you started while the system is open. This feature is turned on automatically, so if you start downloading and then turn off your Xbox, the game will continue to download after that.
   • The next steps describe in detail how to enable low power mode if you think the feature is disabled.

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   Press the X button in the middle and select "Settings.’ You can do this on any screen.

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   Select "Systems Settings" then select "Console Settings". From here you can proceed or change the power setting.

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   Go to "Background Downloads" and check to make sure these processes are enabled. You can find it in the "Startup and Shutdown" section of the setting. So, downloads are maintained. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Xbox

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   Go Xbox Dashboard (Xbox console) by selecting "Home" from the upper right corner.

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   Choose Console Settings from the drop-down menu.

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   Go to item Startup and Shutdown. Options to turn off the Xbox and allow you to keep the download progress will appear.

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   Select download on shutdown.

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   Turn off the Xbox after you're done playing.
   • Xbox does not turn off completely, at this point the power button will blink.
   • The game will load at about a quarter of what it would be when the Xbox was turned on.
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