After downloading the Legend of Zelda for the Wii’s Virtual Console, I found out that I don’t remember where I’m going, and I keep getting lost!

After some searching, I found a copy of the map that describes what is sold in the stores, the order of the dungeons, and other hidden items!

Check it out by clicking on the image below:

Well, if you happen to be in this situation (or you just took out the internal battery to have a look), don’t stress. It can be fixed, although it will be a little tedious. After an extensive search using Google, I finally found a forum post that gave a solution. I’m showing the steps again in the hopes that it makes it easier for someone else to find this fix. I have also added some of my own comments after going through the process. The fix goes a little like this:

1. Backup your game saves to your SD card. Backup your Miis to your controller. (Note: Don’t bother backing up any channels or virtual console games, you will need to download these again using the Shop channel).
2. Reformat the Wiis internal memory (found on third page of the Wii options).
3. Turn the Wii back on and go through initial setup to completion. You do not need to setup the internet yet.
4. Turn the Wii off and remove the lithium battery panel along with the battery. It’s the silver screw on bottom side of the Wii.
5. Turn the Wii back on (with the battery still removed) and again reformat internal memory
6. When the Wii turns off after the reformat, unplug the power for ten minutes (with the battery still removed).
7. Plug the Wii back in. Turn on the Wii and again go through the initial setup to completion (with the battery still removed).
8. Enter your internet settings and run the internet connection test.
9. Go to WiiConnect24 and make sure you have it set to ON (Standby is also turned ON).
10. Make sure you accept the Internet User Agreement.
11. Now start up the News channel. You should now get your news updates.
12. Go to the Weather channel and go through the setup. You should now get your weather updates.
13. Now, insert each of your Wii games to create the initial save game. Delete the initial save game, then copy the saved games from the SD card to your Wii. (Note: It wouldn’t let me copy the save games until I did this).
14. Create a new Mii using the Mii channel, then copy your Miis from the controller to your Wii. Delete the new Mii when you are finished. (Note: This process seemed to screw up my Wii Sports save game. It forgot all the scores for my Miis).
15. Finally, turn off the Wiis power. Reinstall the battery and battery panel (make sure battery faces correct way), and your done

I did this a week ago and it’s been working perfect ever since. The whole back up process is incredibly tedious on the Wii, something that could use some improvement, but regardless, I’m just glad its back to normal.