Halo 2 "Banhammer" Update

The other day, Bungie released an auto-update for Halo 2, which would supposedly help them with banning modders, cheaters, boosters, and all other evil things. I guess it has worked. After a couple days, they have banned approximately 2,550 people on Live. So, now we know that Bungie can stick to their word. They also released a "Mini FAQ" for the AU. Here are some that are helpful.

"Q: Once I installed the update I'm no longer able to load maps and/or it takes an incredibly long time. What gives?

A: As with prior updates, once this is installed, it will clear the cache of your Xbox where the maps get loaded. This means that when you go to play, it will take longer than usual as it reloads the maps back into cache. The AU itself has not damaged your Xbox or your game.

Q: I can't download the AU at all. It tells me there's an update available and when I go to download it I get an error message. What's up?

A: We have heard reports that people who have modified content on their Xbox may have intentionally or unintentionally altered or corrupted the program used to run the Xbox Live downloader. If you can't get the AU, you can't play Halo 2 on Live at all. If you're experiencing issues with the downloader itself, please follow the Xbox support recommendations listed above. " Full Article