Those VCD things

[nintendodork]

You aren't doing it right then. I've soft-modded my own Wii and two friends' Wiis the first time, and I put WAD installers on them and everything.  It's pretty easy to understand as long as you pay attention to what firmware you have and make sure you use all the appropriate tools for said firmware.

[cubelmariomadness]

It's the firmware that got me both times. I understand it all, but I guess I just rushed through it and didn't read up. Like I said, it's kind of like walking through a minefield with a map. If you start rushing, everything is broken.

[ericj]

I agree with nintendodork. I did the same to mine and it still works perfectly.