New Version of SH3

[VIICDriver]

Dan0859 where did you download it from? I downloaded my purchase as well from "Direct2Drive". I just formatted the HDD went to their site logged in and there it was ready to download again. I see nothing there of limitations of downloads. Also another link was directly next to the d/l link displaying my key for me.

Chuck

[Dan0859]

Chuck,
I bought mine from Direct2Drive. Later, I was having some problems with it, so I went back to the site, and tried to buy another copy. After going through the whole purchasing process, they told me I couldn't buy another copy, only one to a customer. WTF, it's my money, and if I can buy "X" number of copies at "Computer Games R Us", why not another one from them? You said you formatted your HDD. I'm pretty technologically challenged, so would that have anything to do with it?
Thanks,
Dan

Jimbuna,
No, I can't, because I'll have to buy a hard disk copy of the game, and get it shipped to me. Then, I'll be able to uninstall and reinstall. Right now, as I've previously explained, I'm screwed .
Dan

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by Dan0859

Chuck,
I bought mine from Direct2Drive. Later, I was having some problems with it, so I went back to the site, and tried to buy another copy. After going through the whole purchasing process, they told me I couldn't buy another copy, only one to a customer. WTF, it's my money, and if I can buy "X" number of copies at "Computer Games R Us", why not another one from them? You said you formatted your HDD. I'm pretty technologically challenged, so would that have anything to do with it?

Yep, usually it would be hidden in the registry of windows, so when u go to DL the server would know you have already DL this game when checking your PC. If you reformatt the PC, the registry is deleted so a fresh install of windows and new registry meaning no SH3 info. You could probably search for it in the registry but im sure they also have data stored on your harddrive as well. Yet ive never brought a game this way yet find it complete BS that you are not allowed to buy another of the same game? I mean you are paying for it so whats their problem!? Best way to turn gamers away.

[Dan0859]

Kiwi,
Thanks for the info. If I format my HD, I lose everything that's already on it, yes? Wouldn't that be a little extreme? How about simply reinstalling windows, would give me a clean registry? I've read here about editing the registry, but once again, that's way over my head.
Bottom line is, I think I'm pretty well screwed for the time being.

[MobyGrape]

I thought Starforce was an included, star wars demo..:rotfl:

[_Seth_]

Originally Posted by MobyGrape

I thought Starforce was an included, star wars demo..:rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by MobyGrape

I thought Starforce was an included, star wars demo..:rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[Vikinger]

Originally Posted by Dan0859

Kiwi,
Thanks for the info. If I format my HD, I lose everything that's already on it, yes? Wouldn't that be a little extreme? How about simply reinstalling windows, would give me a clean registry? I've read here about editing the registry, but once again, that's way over my head.
Bottom line is, I think I'm pretty well screwed for the time being.

Try this:

Start/run.

Type in: regedit

Then you come to the register editor.
There is nothing that can go wrong here unless you dont start to delete folders or edit files.

What you should look for is:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Ubisoft.

And then you can right click the entire Ubisoft folder and delete it.

In that folder there is the register key and when you install the game again from another disc it will write the folders again.

But by doing this you will erase all trace of Ubisoft from your computer ( or the register)

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by Dan0859

Kiwi,
Thanks for the info. If I format my HD, I lose everything that's already on it, yes? Wouldn't that be a little extreme? How about simply reinstalling windows, would give me a clean registry? I've read here about editing the registry, but once again, that's way over my head.
Bottom line is, I think I'm pretty well screwed for the time being.

Try what Vikinger said first in a preivous post, access the registry and delete the Ubisoft folder then see how you go. If still no work around then yes just reinstall windows and it will give you a new registry but keep in mind any software you had installed before will have to be reinstalled as their registry files will be gone.

[kipper]

>>>>Keeping SH3 starforce free is easy, so long as you don't run the exe after install. If you apply the magic fix before you run the game, starforce won't install.

You don't have to install SF on your system?
Kipper

[Boris]

Originally Posted by kipper

>>>>Keeping SH3 starforce free is easy, so long as you don't run the exe after install. If you apply the magic fix before you run the game, starforce won't install.

You don't have to install SF on your system?
Kipper

As I said, starforce only installs itself on the first run of the exe file, not during the initial installation. Now, if you somehow found a way to stop this particular exe file from installing starforce you could get around it. :hmm:

So just google that magic fix (you should realise what it is).

This is only going to work if starforce isn't already on your system. A reformat or some kind of starforce removal tool would do the trick then.

EDIT: Hang on, did you check your PM? I described exactly how to do this.