Advice please

[JudgeDredd]

First off, I apologise if this has been asked before. I did a search for Starforce and came up with a shed load of posts...looking through the first page gave me sore eyes, so I'm going to ask here.

Also, in the posts I read, it seemed the topic of starforce, or more likely ways around it, maybe a bit "off limits"...if it is, and I've stepped out of line, then I apologise and by all means lock the thread and I will take my warning.

Problem is, I have SHIII, and I really want to play it again. I've not played it in over a year and was willing to wait for SHIV...but in light of how dissappointing SHIV appears to be at the moment, I'd like to install and play SHIII.

Now before I go any further. I have a valid, full price paid for DVD copy of SHIII.

I need to know...is it possible to install and play SHIII without having Starforce installed? That software (that's a misplaced compliment) screwed my DVD drive and I refuse to put it on my system again.

If it's not possible, then fine. I will not play it again. If it is fine, but not within the confines of this board to discuss, then I'd appreciate an email at wmar67~at~yahoo~co~uk. If you will get in trouble from the site owners, then as I said above, I do not want to cause any trouble, so please don't answer...I don't want to get banned on my first post, neither do I want anyone else to get banned on my behalf.

Thx for taking the time to read.

[Captain Nemo]

From past experience, yes this subject is off limits in this forum. Google is the best way to go.

Nemo

[danlisa]

Here is the legal Starforce removal tool - http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55

However, SF will be loaded each time you launch SH3 from the disc, I would suggest that you try Google.

This is nothing new to what you would have seen in the archives.

Good Luck.

Welcome to the forum, Bilge Rat.:sunny:

What a question to ask on your debut.;) Enjoy your stay.

[It762]

starforce does not screw dvd drives. but it still sucks :)

[JudgeDredd]

Thx for the responses.

I have removed starforce from my system...and bought a new DVD drive to boot...so it being installed isn't the issue...the issue is not wanting it installed again with SHIII.

I would've liked Ubi to provide a patch which removed SF like the one released for X3:Reunion...then again, potential sales of SHIV demand otherwise in the corporate world I would suppose.

If I get it running, all well and good. If not, well, it's got a thick layer of dust on it anyhoo....no need to disturb it unneccessarily.

I'll leave this topic now then.

Sorry if the post was against forum rules...

Thx anyway.

[danlisa]

You can ask, about this topic.

We CAN'T give you link locations or specifics.

The answer is in my first post.

Good hunting.

[_Seth_]

Search, and you will find. Thread closed.