Xbox 360 is arguable one of the best gaming consoles available. With its wide fan base and users and its wonderful features, it provides for one of the best choices in gaming consoles for hardcore gamers all over the world. The wide user base is an important feature since it offers better opportunities at multiplayer gaming which is one of the most popular forms of gaming in today’s world. With the many pros though, even the Xbox 360 is not as invincible as it sounds. Like any other electronic gadget, the Xbox 360 too can make a user face a number of problems related to different aspects.

Along with the red ring of death errors and the disk drive problems, one of the most popular Xbox errors which are witnessed by gamers is the E74 problem. Contrary to popular thought, the E74 error code is quite easily fixable without a lot of effort.

Determine the error

An E74 error is easy to discover since it shows a red blinking light on the lower right quadrant of the console. In addition, the display on your television screen will be blank and there will be a message including the code ‘E74’ and telling you to contact the Microsoft support centre in order to fix it.

Fixing the error

Fixing an E74 error is possible at home and by using daily household items. All a person needs in order to overcome this common error is a good guide with instructions on how to go about the fixing process. This is the more favoured method since otherwise it required about $100 to fix it via a technician or professional help. It is advisable to try and do it yourself unless your console is under the warranty period in which case, Microsoft will do it for free. The fixing process is simple and you need not have to worry as long as you get a hold of a good guidebook.

What not to do

Well, the first thing you will have to avoid doing is to call the Microsoft support centre as your television screen prompts you to. You should follow the message given only if your Xbox has the warranty period prevailing. It is better to save a few bucks since this problem is easily fixable at home.

In addition, do not go for the towel trick method which is suggested by many. This is only a short term fix and can even have adverse effects.