What to do if you need an Xbox 360 Error E 74 Fix? There are a few reasons as well as solutions to this problem. There are quite possibly two different reasons for your Xbox 360 Error E 74. It be a sign that your console's hard drive has over heated. Some causes to over heating could be over play or leaving your console to idle for extended periods of time. The other reason would be due to your power supply being defective. You should check your power supply to make sure it is powered on, working properly, not over heating and in a good working condition.

You might be able to fix the Xbox 360 Error E 74 yourself without having to call customer service. Some ways to fix an overheating problem could be to turn your console off for a couple of hours so it will be completely cooled. Another could be to unplug all cords and attachments to let each outlet "rest" for a while. You might even want to try restarting the console if at all possible. If you really don't want to schedule a fix with Microsoft you can refer to your manual that came with the Xbox.
 
Scheduling a fix with Microsoft is a time consuming but ultimately simple task to accomplish. You are somewhat in luck if you purchased insurance on your console or if it is still under the manufacturers warranty. If this is the case you can contact Microsoft and they will do two things. The first thing that the customer service center at Microsoft will have you do is, with them on the phone guiding you, run a quick diagnostic to see if the problem can be fixed then and there. If the home diagnostic does not work they will require that the Xbox be sent to them for repair. Microsoft will send you a box, with return shipping included, that you will ship your console back in.
 
From there it is a waiting game until the repairs needed on your console are completed, and the console is then shipped back to you. All in all, from initially calling the problem in, to having the console back in your posession, the process takes about a month. An Xbox 360 Error E 74 Fix is a simple, yet painful, thing to accomplish. And always remember to take good and proper care of your console.