Solution: If you want to keep an upgraded hdd in your xbox and still use live, then BEFORE you sign up for live, you must KEEP the upgraded hdd inside at all times when about to log on, or your toast. Or if you already logged on with the stock hdd, and you already have a bigger one installed, just switch the drives when ever you want to go on live, and be sure that both drives are always LOCKED. p.s: if any assistance is needed...just msg!!!