When your copy of the game arrives, you should install it using the "no-disc" method, links to which are provided here. This will both allow you to play without requiring to have the DVD in the drive all the time and also to prevent the StarForce protection drivers from being installed. I would expect, though, that your copy will be the new one without SF on it. Once you have installed your game, remove the disc from the drive and start the game. When it is loaded your version number should be displaye somewhere on the screen, lower right corner if memory serves me. If it says 1.4 you are good to go.
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