Need Newbie Advice on GWX2.1

kweigel · 05-09-08, 06:41 PM

OK - I did a clean install of my SH III DVD (which was purchased for me 18 months ago) and I was able to install GWX 2.0 and 2.1. I must have done something wrong, because I am getting lock ups, so I will go back and do it again.

HOWEVER, before I do, I am aware that my ORIGINAL DVD copy has the infamous "Starforce protection" garbage on it. I do not want that stuff on my computer, and I have read that later DVD's and the D2D download does NOT have this "protection."

I am certainly willing to pony up the $20.00 to D2D to get a clean installation and also I like the idea of being able to play the game without the DVD.

So I have 3 questions:

1. Does the SH III D2D download have any of the Starforce "protection" included? If not, how do I get it off my computer?

2. Will the D2D download work "better" for upgrading to GWX 2.1 than the original DVD I have because there is no STARFORCE protection, or does it not make any difference?

3. If I replace my computer, or my HD crashes, do I have to pony up another $20.00 to download the D2D version again?

I will try to quit bothering you all with newbie questions, but I have not been able to discern these anwers by perusing the current posts.......

Thanks for any answers in advance............I greatly appreciate it.......

05-09-08, 06:41 PM	#5
kweigel Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edmonds, Washington, USA Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One MORE Question OK - I did a clean install of my SH III DVD (which was purchased for me 18 months ago) and I was able to install GWX 2.0 and 2.1. I must have done something wrong, because I am getting lock ups, so I will go back and do it again. HOWEVER, before I do, I am aware that my ORIGINAL DVD copy has the infamous "Starforce protection" garbage on it. I do not want that stuff on my computer, and I have read that later DVD's and the D2D download does NOT have this "protection." I am certainly willing to pony up the $20.00 to D2D to get a clean installation and also I like the idea of being able to play the game without the DVD. So I have 3 questions: 1. Does the SH III D2D download have any of the Starforce "protection" included? If not, how do I get it off my computer? 2. Will the D2D download work "better" for upgrading to GWX 2.1 than the original DVD I have because there is no STARFORCE protection, or does it not make any difference? 3. If I replace my computer, or my HD crashes, do I have to pony up another $20.00 to download the D2D version again? I will try to quit bothering you all with newbie questions, but I have not been able to discern these anwers by perusing the current posts....... Thanks for any answers in advance............I greatly appreciate it.......