Advice please

JudgeDredd · 03-20-07, 04:27 AM

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 · 03-20-07, 05:24 AM

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

Nemo

danlisa · 03-20-07, 05:25 AM

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.

What a question to ask on your debut.

Enjoy your stay.

It762 · 03-20-07, 05:41 AM

starforce does not screw dvd drives. but it still sucks

JudgeDredd · 03-20-07, 05:42 AM

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 · 03-20-07, 05:50 AM

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_ · 03-20-07, 07:08 AM

Search, and you will find. Thread closed.

03-20-07, 04:27 AM	#1
JudgeDredd Watch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Advice please 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.

03-20-07, 05:24 AM	#2
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	From past experience, yes this subject is off limits in this forum. Google is the best way to go. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

03-20-07, 05:25 AM	#3
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	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. What a question to ask on your debut. Enjoy your stay. __________________

03-20-07, 05:50 AM	#6
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	You can ask, about this topic. We CAN'T give you link locations or specifics. The answer is in my first post. Good hunting. __________________

03-20-07, 07:08 AM	#7
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Search, and you will find. Thread closed. __________________

03-20-07, 05:41 AM	#4
It762 Gunner Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 97 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	starforce does not screw dvd drives. but it still sucks

03-20-07, 05:42 AM	#5
JudgeDredd Watch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	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.