Reinstalling SH3 whilst avoiding starforce

america person · 09-19-06, 09:02 AM

what if i play the game once, like normal, and then use the star force removal tool after i end that session? would that work? Cos i don't want the bloody thing messing with my laptop? but if i have too ill use it, its just harder to replace the drive in a laptop.

Oi
AP

Paajtor · 09-19-06, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by america person

what if i play the game once, like normal, and then use the star force removal tool after i end that session? would that work? Cos i don't want the bloody thing messing with my laptop? but if i have too ill use it, its just harder to replace the drive in a laptop.

Oi
AP

Would what work?
Remove SF?
Of course that will work.

But SF will reinstall itself, when you insert the game-dvd again next time.

I also have SF-issues, affecting my cd-burning software, to the extend that I can't even burn a simple audio-cd.
But good thing is, that removing SF is taking only 2 secs and 1 reboot.

Gizzmoe · 09-19-06, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Paajtor

I also have SF-issues, affecting my cd-burning software, to the extend that I can't even burn a simple audio-cd.

Have you tried the SF driver update?

http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip

09-19-06, 02:38 PM

I guess I got lucky, in that I downloaded the game rather than buying a boxed-CD. I've never seemed to have a problem that I could point to as being StarForce-related.

Now, Microsoft-related, I have tons. Who doesn't, with a crappy OS like that?

Albrecht von Hesse

Paajtor · 09-19-06, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

Have you tried the SF driver update?

http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip

No, I didn't.
What does it do?

Gizzmoe · 09-19-06, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Paajtor

No, I didn't.
What does it do?

The driver update solves (on some machines) some general SF-related problems like CD/DVD detection or CD/DVD burn problems.

Paajtor · 09-20-06, 03:49 AM

Ok, thx.

america person · 09-19-06, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paajtor

Quote:

Originally Posted by america person

what if i play the game once, like normal, and then use the star force removal tool after i end that session? would that work? Cos i don't want the bloody thing messing with my laptop? but if i have too ill use it, its just harder to replace the drive in a laptop.

Oi
AP

Would what work?
Remove SF?
Of course that will work.

But SF will reinstall itself, when you insert the game-dvd again next time.

I also have SF-issues, affecting my cd-burning software, to the extend that I can't even burn a simple audio-cd.
But good thing is, that removing SF is taking only 2 secs and 1 reboot.

so play the game, and when im done, just uninstall and reboot after i play? well that could work, so there is a bit of good news

Oi
AP

Jimbuna · 09-19-06, 03:11 PM

I purchased the original game, installed, removed SF and now use a 'no disc' crack to preserve the condition of my disc...I DO NOT IN ANY WAY CONDONE PIRACY

...but I do sincerely/honestly believe that once you have purchased the game and 'payed your way' as the saying goes, there shouldn't be a problem as long as you use it strictly for your own personal use.
Let's be honest here, there are probably folk out there and possibly even some on this forum who could well be using versions that are easily downloaded off certain sites.
Me personally...I prefer to support the software company and hope there are enough profits generated to make it worth their while to release the next gaming epic (hopefully SH4)

The truth is out there.......but the question is where :hmm:

Zero Niner · 09-19-06, 09:51 PM

Hi guys
I asked what I thought was a legit question. Didn't mean to cause a fuss.
FWIW, I own a boxed copy of SH3. And didn't know about Starforce until it was too late.
I don't want to introduce gremlins into my new rig, which is why I asked what I asked.
Gizzmoe's reply gave me the lead that I needed. I already have the necessary software

, I just need to be careful about my install, that's all.
TBH, I was driven to this route after cracks appeared on my SH3 DVD (around the centre), and didn't want to risk anymore wear & tear.

Sorry to have caused a minor furore.

09-19-06, 09:02 AM	#1
america person Gunner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: fairfax, VA, near D.C Posts: 93 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what if i play the game once, like normal, and then use the star force removal tool after i end that session? would that work? Cos i don't want the bloody thing messing with my laptop? but if i have too ill use it, its just harder to replace the drive in a laptop. Oi AP Last edited by america person; 09-19-06 at 09:07 AM.

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Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Ok, thx. __________________

09-19-06, 03:11 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,691 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I purchased the original game, installed, removed SF and now use a 'no disc' crack to preserve the condition of my disc...I DO NOT IN ANY WAY CONDONE PIRACY ...but I do sincerely/honestly believe that once you have purchased the game and 'payed your way' as the saying goes, there shouldn't be a problem as long as you use it strictly for your own personal use. Let's be honest here, there are probably folk out there and possibly even some on this forum who could well be using versions that are easily downloaded off certain sites. Me personally...I prefer to support the software company and hope there are enough profits generated to make it worth their while to release the next gaming epic (hopefully SH4) The truth is out there.......but the question is where :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-19-06, 02:38 PM	#4
Albrecht Von Hesse Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I guess I got lucky, in that I downloaded the game rather than buying a boxed-CD. I've never seemed to have a problem that I could point to as being StarForce-related. Now, Microsoft-related, I have tons. Who doesn't, with a crappy OS like that? Albrecht von Hesse

09-19-06, 09:51 PM	#10
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Hi guys I asked what I thought was a legit question. Didn't mean to cause a fuss. FWIW, I own a boxed copy of SH3. And didn't know about Starforce until it was too late. I don't want to introduce gremlins into my new rig, which is why I asked what I asked. Gizzmoe's reply gave me the lead that I needed. I already have the necessary software , I just need to be careful about my install, that's all. TBH, I was driven to this route after cracks appeared on my SH3 DVD (around the centre), and didn't want to risk anymore wear & tear. Sorry to have caused a minor furore.