Back to SH3 but...

frenema · 03-04-10, 11:36 AM

Yeah... I already have the starforce version bought. I sort of don't want to buy another copy which I may or may not play that often. But thanks for the suggestion guys.

What does starforce actually do to your PC anyway?

Sailor Steve · 03-04-10, 03:33 PM

To mine? Nothing. No problems, ever.

To some others? It decides that the DVD drive is cheating, and makes it not work. Or so I've heard.

If you're spending the money for a new PC, get the new version of SH3 as well. That way you'll know you're safe.

Jimbuna · 03-04-10, 03:50 PM

Igf by some misfortune you do end up with a copy containing Starforce, here is the removal tool:

http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/

maillemaker · 03-04-10, 04:28 PM

I just bought a new computer, I'm waiting for it to arrive. Since my old machine was over 5 years old, I can't wait to see how the new one runs SH3!

My old machine was an AMD 64+ 3200, with an ATI 1950 AGP graphics card.

New machine is Asus P6T SE, Intel Core i7-930, 6GB RAM, Nvdia GeForce 9500 GT with 1GB.

The Windows 7 thread is very confusing. I suspect it is the Starforce causing problems with Windows 7. Since I own a very old copy of SH3, I'm thinking I will have the problem. I will try it and let everyone know. I may just buy the new version (it's like $10) and be done with it if Starforce is what is causing the problem.

Steve

Iron Budokan · 03-04-10, 04:38 PM

I"m getting a new computer (with win 7) hopefully next month so I will also buy the patched DVD that doesn't have Starforce.

I have the old SH3 DVD, of course, but I'm willing to spend ten bucks to leave that behind.

Vipper · 03-04-10, 07:49 PM

I have SH3 with starforce and i have been used games with Starforce protection for ages and never been any problem.

03-04-10, 09:51 PM

New machine? 7 or Vista?
See Firewall's Words Of Wisdom.
Not only is it patched, and SF free, It's an improved version.
Encore fixed a-lot of "stuff".

03-04-10, 03:33 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	To mine? Nothing. No problems, ever. To some others? It decides that the DVD drive is cheating, and makes it not work. Or so I've heard. If you're spending the money for a new PC, get the new version of SH3 as well. That way you'll know you're safe. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-04-10, 03:50 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Igf by some misfortune you do end up with a copy containing Starforce, here is the removal tool: http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-04-10, 04:38 PM	#5
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I"m getting a new computer (with win 7) hopefully next month so I will also buy the patched DVD that doesn't have Starforce. I have the old SH3 DVD, of course, but I'm willing to spend ten bucks to leave that behind. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

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03-04-10, 11:36 AM	#1
frenema Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 116 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Yeah... I already have the starforce version bought. I sort of don't want to buy another copy which I may or may not play that often. But thanks for the suggestion guys. What does starforce actually do to your PC anyway?

03-04-10, 04:28 PM	#4
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I just bought a new computer, I'm waiting for it to arrive. Since my old machine was over 5 years old, I can't wait to see how the new one runs SH3! My old machine was an AMD 64+ 3200, with an ATI 1950 AGP graphics card. New machine is Asus P6T SE, Intel Core i7-930, 6GB RAM, Nvdia GeForce 9500 GT with 1GB. The Windows 7 thread is very confusing. I suspect it is the Starforce causing problems with Windows 7. Since I own a very old copy of SH3, I'm thinking I will have the problem. I will try it and let everyone know. I may just buy the new version (it's like $10) and be done with it if Starforce is what is causing the problem. Steve

03-04-10, 07:49 PM	#6
Vipper Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 122 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I have SH3 with starforce and i have been used games with Starforce protection for ages and never been any problem.

03-04-10, 09:51 PM	#7
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	New machine? 7 or Vista? See Firewall's Words Of Wisdom. Not only is it patched, and SF free, It's an improved version. Encore fixed a-lot of "stuff".