Safely eject the USB drive from your PC and insert it into the rightmost USB port of your PS3 (closest to the Blu-ray drive). Power on your PS3.
What is your PS3 running? (CFW, HEN, or Official?) What error code or glitch are you trying to fix? Have you already tried accessing the Recovery Menu ?
Copy the downloaded .pkg file directly to the (not inside any folders). Step 3: Install on the PS3 Plug the USB drive into the rightmost USB port of your PS3. Turn on the console (and enable HEN if applicable). Download Kdw Rebuild Database Ps3 Pkg
Locate the newly installed tool icon in your XMB Game column. Press to launch the package.
The screen will briefly go black as the homebrew triggers the system command. The PS3 will automatically reboot. Safely eject the USB drive from your PC
It is recommended to run this tool after installing a large number of games or if you notice the XMB lagging.
Allow the progress bar to reach 100%. Do not turn off the console during this process. (CFW, HEN, or Official
This guide covers everything you need to know about this utility, how database rebuilding works, safety precautions, and the official alternatives available for your console. What is the PS3 Database and Why Does It Get Cluttered?