Help for a noob. 2 Questions PS2Menu and UMCDR

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Hi,
I'm new to the dev work. I would like to work on a ps2 media player. But first thing, I need to be able to load my own elf files. Here are my problems.

1. I used the new ps2xme and the AR Max drive to copy over the exploit onto my memory card. I can boot into PS2MENU just fine. But once, I get there nothing. I want to execute PS2Link, but there no directories on the MC0. Is there supposed to be a BADATA-SYSTEM directory with the boot.elf? How do I get there if thats the case? I see no directory structure on the memory card?

2. I tried buring UMCDR disks. They do not seem to work at all. I am buring my CDs with a DVD+/-R drive. Can all drives burn UMCDR disks, or do I need a specific drive to do this?

Thanks.

[J.F.]

You can burn CDRs on a DVDR, but use good disks and keep the speed down. I have no trouble using CDRs (for videos and music) with my PS2 as long as I don't burn faster than 16X.

PS2Menu is a pain to setup correctly. Start by searching the forum for other threads on it. I'm sure everyone is tired of answering the same questions over and over again.

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Any recommendations on what brand cd-r media is readable on the ps2?

[J.F.]

I've never had trouble with RiTech RiData media - either CDR or DVDR.