Yep, usually it would be hidden in the registry of windows, so when u go to DL the server would know you have already DL this game when checking your PC. If you reformatt the PC, the registry is deleted so a fresh install of windows and new registry meaning no SH3 info. You could probably search for it in the registry but im sure they also have data stored on your harddrive as well. Yet ive never brought a game this way yet find it complete BS that you are not allowed to buy another of the same game? I mean you are paying for it so whats their problem!? Best way to turn gamers away.

Kiwi,
Thanks for the info. If I format my HD, I lose everything that's already on it, yes? Wouldn't that be a little extreme? How about simply reinstalling windows, would give me a clean registry? I've read here about editing the registry, but once again, that's way over my head.
Bottom line is, I think I'm pretty well screwed for the time being.

I thought Starforce was an included, star wars demo..:rotfl:

Try this:

Start/run.

Type in: regedit

Then you come to the register editor.
There is nothing that can go wrong here unless you dont start to delete folders or edit files.

What you should look for is:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Ubisoft.

And then you can right click the entire Ubisoft folder and delete it.

In that folder there is the register key and when you install the game again from another disc it will write the folders again.

But by doing this you will erase all trace of Ubisoft from your computer ( or the register)

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

The fact that I can't mention it here should give you a clue as to what it is...

NEVER, never.

Because 1) Ubisoft is busily working on SH4. If they had extra time, they would make SH4 better rather than removing starforce from SH3. That's impossible

2) Removing Starforce means a new master CD since they will never make you play the game without genuine CD. This causes a lot of time. Also, many system files and starforce protected files have to be replaced, causing a lot of manpower. Futhermore, they need to distribute the new CD to the players, since this cannot be done through the patch (The CD is PHYSICALLY PROTECTED) Time consuming.

So I'm pretty sure that they won't do this, although this idea is GREAT

Rule of thumb:

Don't buy from the net if you know it will be in the stores as a hard copy. Some games just have a good shelf life. This is one of them. And there are a few companies out there that will not provide you with a CD after the fact. Steer clear of those.

I don't buy from the net unless I know I'll get a hard disk with it (mailed later). It's too easy to wait a few extra weeks for it to show up on store selves.

In general, I'd agree. However, I'm in Iraq, and going shopping at Ahab's computer bazzar can be hazardous to my health. That's why I bought it as a download. Now, I'm trying to figure out some way to do an uninstall/clean install for GWX.

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Try what Vikinger said first in a preivous post, access the registry and delete the Ubisoft folder then see how you go. If still no work around then yes just reinstall windows and it will give you a new registry but keep in mind any software you had installed before will have to be reinstalled as their registry files will be gone.

>>>>Keeping SH3 starforce free is easy, so long as you don't run the exe after install. If you apply the magic fix before you run the game, starforce won't install.

You don't have to install SF on your system?
Kipper

As I said, starforce only installs itself on the first run of the exe file, not during the initial installation. Now, if you somehow found a way to stop this particular exe file from installing starforce you could get around it. :hmm:

So just google that magic fix (you should realise what it is).

This is only going to work if starforce isn't already on your system. A reformat or some kind of starforce removal tool would do the trick then.

EDIT: Hang on, did you check your PM? I described exactly how to do this.

Hi everyone, - I'm a long-time lurker, this is my first post. SH3 certainly has a great community here :)

I actually downloaded a dodgy copy of SH3 from somewhere that had had starforce removed. After playing the game a few times and realising how great it was, I went out and brought my own copy - I've done this with quite a few games. If I'm going to get many tens of hours of fun from a game, then I should do the right thing.

Anyway, I ended up finding SH3 in the bargin bin in a games shop here in NZ. I installed it, patched it to 1.4, and disabled starforce as Boris has mentioned. Friends don't let friends install starforce. :lol:

give me the keys to that u-boat son, your to sober to drive:lol: