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[ZeonZaku]

Oi...  I am not sure if I amp banned.  Everytime I try to check my network settings or log into xbox live the box just freezes on that little green spinning wheel.  Is this banned?  Or is something else going on?  The chip is off

thanks,

[krayzie]

QUOTE (Angerwound @ Nov 10 2004, 05:54 PM)

Bit of Info for those attempting to create theories on what's going on.

I say they are scanning fingerprints through the controller and pc keyboards and they blacklist anyone that comes to modding sites like X-S.

[DaddyJ]

QUOTE (krayzie @ Nov 10 2004, 12:00 PM)

I say they are scanning fingerprints through the controller and pc keyboards and they blacklist anyone that comes to modding sites like X-S.

Maybe the Eject button LED's are actually enviromental scanners, There banning people based on thier houses.

[YoshiKool]

QUOTE (Angerwound @ Nov 10 2004, 06:38 PM)

I myself believe them to be using the Halo 2 Loading screen to read your mind and if anything in your mind has to do with Modding an xbox or playing backups. BANNED.

LOL!

[Angerwound]

Bit More Info I Never Detailed.....

The reasoning behind the latest bans/terminations is not because of the HALO2 leak. It's mostly because of a certain live 'exploit' you could say that allowed users to connect to the service with a backup... Since this flaw is now fixed with the latest security updates Let me explain.

As most of you know there exists HDD-Flagged versions of game executables. These files are sent down by the MS service when a game engine needs updated or bugs need fixed.  Users were taking these special XBE's and placing them on the hard drive as 'xboxdash.xbe' on the 'C' Partition. Now you might think to yourself, how is this going to allow them to run the game when only the XBE file is located on the drive. Well, turns out if you place a backup of the game in the dvd-rom and then place this XBE as 'xboxdash.xbe' the xbe will be launched due to the correct signatures and then the files willl be accessed from the DVD-Rom. In conclusion, what do you have? A backup running on live.   I wouldn't advise anyone to attempt this because it will result in a ban and will not connect to the service any longer because of what is being checked. You can verify this was working at one time via the link in the first post of this thread.

This brings me to my next point. In order for them to detect this they have to be checking the xboxdash.xbe file on the /c/ partition. That would be the only way of detecting this besides scannign what partition your running the XBE file from when you connect to the service.

Furthermore, this could be what is *Mysteriously* causing these bans. People are leaving a modified xboxdash.xbe file on the drive and connecting to the service with what they thought to be a retail state.

Anyhow, I hope this provides some people with a bit more info on what is happening and how to prevent it.

[krayzie]

damnit. never thought it would be that simple.... still leaves the question why people are also getting banned with a non modified xboxdash.xbe (turned off chip/ uninstalled ltools)

[ZeonZaku]

hmm, I am not sure what is going on.  When my network cable is plugged in I cannot play Halo2 with modchip off and no exploits to the dash.  The game just hangs.  Also with the cable in or out I cannot access my network settings or Live settings..  

Am I banned?

[BLACKHAWK_PILOT]

 Just got banned!!!!!!!  I the "MODIFIED XBOX ERROR". Guy please, please how do i fix this, and please no dumb comments, straigh up gime an answer cause I just bought the last copy here of Halo 2 and cant play it!!!!    OH MY GOD WHAT AM I GONNA DO NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigareolas]

I'm new to the all xbox modding and began reading about people getting banned for playing backups. After reading a few pages alot of people seem to be getting banned for playing backups that were saved on the hdd. Can you still get banned if you play the backup directly from a burned DVDr? Just curious because I am debating whether or not to get a modchip. I guess if I really enjoy the game, I can just buy the retail game and play it on Live. If I do get a modchip will I be able to play the retail games with a modded xbox without getting banned?

[TexT]

The first time you log onto Xbox Live, the servers will do a HD scan for any type of file that does not 'belong' on the Xbox as well as do a flow current check for Modchips

[bigareolas]

so if you want to play on Live, the best thing is to have a virgin xbox. Any chance any group will be able to crack this so modded boxes can go online?

[alarre1]

I got banned today also trying to play Halo 2 with my mod chip off. Think it would work if I try out my friends xbox at my house using my xbox live name?

[Rayan]

Hello,

I managed to transfer my Live account to a memory card right after they banned me.

If I buy a new retail packaged xbox and use my actual Live account, will I be able to play again?

Some say they ban based on HD EEPROM instead than Serial, IP, or Account, is that true?

[mkjones]

If this really is true then EEE never looked so good  

[PedrosPad]

QUOTE (mkjones @ Nov 11 2004, 12:11 PM)

If this really is true then EEE never looked so good

EEE (in it's many forms) still requires *some* non-MS files (exploit fonts for the pre-live Dash, GameSav for EEE SC, etc.)  - these could be spotted.