I am afraid you are suck with the new dashboard.
press the center button on the controller and ht the "Y" button
Unfortunately not. An Xbox LIVE account is required in order to purchase Dashboard Themes and much, much more.
To get your avatar back on Xbox 360, sign in to your Xbox Live account on the console. Once logged in, your avatar should automatically be retrieved from the Xbox Live server. If it doesn't appear, check your account settings or try restarting the console. If issues persist, consider re-downloading your profile from the Xbox Live service.
To set up a connection to xbox live all you need is an ethernet cable. First plug one end of the cable into the back of the xbox in the ethernet port and the other end of the cable into your router or ethernet switch. Turn the xbox on and go the xbox live set up on the dashboard. Or if you have wifi in your house and can't use an ethernet cable you can buy a wireless network adapter and plug it into the back of the xbox following the directions on the package and then set up live on the dashboard.
At the dashboard click create an account!
You can test your Xbox Live Connection on your dashboard under "My Xbox" and if there is an issue with the connection it will tell you what it is.
Xbox - Exit the game you are playing Xbox 360- Press the X in the middle of the controller and press Y, it will ask you, "Are you sure?: Yes or No, select yes and you will be taken to the dashboard.
Xbox Live originally debuted on the original Xbox. When you inserted the disc that came with the Xbox Live starter kit, it updated the dashboard to include Xbox Live. It was much different, however, than it is now. With Xbox 360, Xbox Live is integrated with the Dashboard. On the Xbox, it was mainly used for playing other people over the internet. There was not much in terms of downloadable games and video content. The Xbox Live service officially ended for Xbox on April 15, 2010
No, but if you choose not to install them; it will not let you play xbox live.
Downloading it. Xbox Live is required.
depends on what you play or are downloading
go to your dashboard. create a profile with a name you like. then click join xbox live. then enter all the information and you have xbox live! *Note: It does cost money.*