security check takes 10 minutes!

Udi Hrant · 08-04-06, 10:38 AM

I paid for this great game and installed it legally but my 'security check' of the DVD takes at least 10 minutes every time I go to start the game! Does this happen to everybody?

finchOU · 08-04-06, 10:52 AM

the check is fine for me....but the load up is very long...usually about ten minutes from clicking the Icon to playing the game....

if its just the security check...then I would say that is strange.

VonHelsching · 08-04-06, 10:56 AM

No. It takes 5-6 seconds. Try cleaning your drive and disk. Also check out for any scratches.

fredbass · 08-04-06, 11:00 AM

I don't see 5-6 seconds being realistic for most. My guess is from click to loaded save is about a minute or so.

frog7 · 08-04-06, 11:06 AM

Hi i had this SAME problem..i thought it was the security..then i had a new pc and it checked it within 15 sec done....i think its your DVD..there is a way around this i have done this and have no problem its the no cd !"£$£"! dont even know if you can say this now...but please rember i have the original copy...again i think its your DVD player mate.

P_Funk · 08-04-06, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredbass

I don't see 5-6 seconds being realistic for most. My guess is from click to loaded save is about a minute or so.

He meant the starforce disk check. It's that little window that opens and scans to see if your SH3 disk is valid. It shouldnt take longer than... well 5 or 6 seconds.:hmm:

deadactionman · 08-05-06, 04:42 AM

I found that when I uninstalled my CD/DVD writer software, the game launches much quicker.

Gizzmoe · 08-04-06, 11:13 AM

Try the Starforce driver update:
http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip

STEED · 08-04-06, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

Try the Starforce driver update:
http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip

Gizzmoe, I remember you posted this some months ago forgot to thank you for it.

Thanks Gizzmoe.

Gizzmoe · 08-04-06, 11:52 AM

You´re welcome!

andy_311 · 08-04-06, 06:56 PM

The security check should take around 5-10 secs max.
Close down any un-needed progs if your unsure you can get a free prog like windows inspector which will analise what progs you got running and tell you if if you need them or not and the best thing it's free.

Patboot · 08-04-06, 08:49 PM

Quick workaround:

Just put the dvd in, then reopen/close the tray. select "play" when the menu pops up.

Assuming you have "autoplay" enabled on your system.

kiwi_2005 · 08-04-06, 09:09 PM

10 minutes usually means - dirty disk

1 minute means - clean disk.

08-04-06, 10:38 AM	#1
Udi Hrant Watch Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 19 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	security check takes 10 minutes! I paid for this great game and installed it legally but my 'security check' of the DVD takes at least 10 minutes every time I go to start the game! Does this happen to everybody?

08-04-06, 10:56 AM	#3
VonHelsching Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,025 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No. It takes 5-6 seconds. Try cleaning your drive and disk. Also check out for any scratches. __________________

08-04-06, 11:00 AM	#4
fredbass Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl, USA Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't see 5-6 seconds being realistic for most. My guess is from click to loaded save is about a minute or so. Last edited by fredbass; 08-04-06 at 11:05 AM.

08-05-06, 04:42 AM	#7
deadactionman Shore leave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE England Posts: 70 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I found that when I uninstalled my CD/DVD writer software, the game launches much quicker. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

08-04-06, 09:09 PM	#13
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	10 minutes usually means - dirty disk 1 minute means - clean disk. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-04-06, 10:52 AM	#2
finchOU Samurai Navy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 571 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	the check is fine for me....but the load up is very long...usually about ten minutes from clicking the Icon to playing the game.... if its just the security check...then I would say that is strange.

08-04-06, 11:06 AM	#5
frog7 Gunner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 91 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hi i had this SAME problem..i thought it was the security..then i had a new pc and it checked it within 15 sec done....i think its your DVD..there is a way around this i have done this and have no problem its the no cd !"£$£"! dont even know if you can say this now...but please rember i have the original copy...again i think its your DVD player mate.

08-04-06, 11:13 AM	#8
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Try the Starforce driver update: http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip

08-04-06, 11:52 AM	#10
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	You´re welcome!

08-04-06, 06:56 PM	#11
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	The security check should take around 5-10 secs max. Close down any un-needed progs if your unsure you can get a free prog like windows inspector which will analise what progs you got running and tell you if if you need them or not and the best thing it's free.

08-04-06, 08:49 PM	#12
Patboot Engineer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 212 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Quick workaround: Just put the dvd in, then reopen/close the tray. select "play" when the menu pops up. Assuming you have "autoplay" enabled on your system.