The way I see it, it's all a rumor, based on the fact that I can't confirm how bad Starforce is. SF really hasn't affected me, so I have to trust what other users are posting at message boards; I have to trust that they're telling the truth...

But the fact about rumors, is that they're based on the truth... At least partly.


If so many people are claiming that Starforce hurt their system, half of them might be lying, but then at least half of them are probably the real deal.

That depends - I have seen erratic behavior on mine because of it, and even a crash or two - which is why it not installed on mine anymore (ANd my machine is now perfect!). I have also had issue with it screwing up the simple burning of CD's. Other people may not realize it, and just contriubute some sort of erratic behavior it to some sort of a bug in MS's SW or soemthing else. SO the question is really - how many systems is this causing a problem on? Is it every system in some form or manner?

Also, even thought some systems may appear to still function normally - you cannot deny that it is a major security risk in the form that it could give any virus that is tailored to work with SF drivers the ability to instanlty kill your system resulting in you having to go out and 'buy' ($$$) new hardware - this wouldn't be a simple case of just reloading your OS.

-S

PS.. Not only that, but the fact that it modified the 'core' system, how can it not cause an issue here and there? It would be impossible.

Read the CNET article on it. It will offer even more insight. Oh - and they were threatened to be sued too! Imagine Starforce sueing CNET! I'd love it.