# Microsoft Releases the BAN HAMMER for 360

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**Created:** [May 18, 2007, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-releases-the-ban-hammer-for-360/226096 "2007-05-18T03:27:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-releases-the-ban-hammer-for-360/226096/1 "2007-05-18T03:27:08Z")

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If you have modified your Xbox 360 via the well-known drive firmware hack, it’s best to stay clear from Xbox Live at this time. Microsoft made clear today that they have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to modified consoles connecting to Live, and therefore any Xbox 360 that is detected to have an altered drive firmware will be banned immediately.

![](http://exophase.com/images/misc/banyn6.jpg)

Understandable, Microsoft wants to ensure the security and integrity of its Xbox Live service, but when you have [numerous reports of legit users getting banned](http://forums.xbox.com/2/12538432/ShowPost.aspx#12538432), that’s not a good thing, is it? DISCUSS!!!