W32dasm Help Plz!

[Kunta]

I got the W32Dasm v8.93 and I use it on the sims deluxe exe and it won't give me the option to push the "String Data Refrences" button. Anyone know why? I'm running WinXP Pro..

[HughBackov]

Originally posted by Kunta
I got the W32Dasm v8.93 and I use it on the sims deluxe exe and it won't give me the option to push the "String Data Refrences" button. Anyone know why? I'm running WinXP Pro..

Because the EXE is encrypted with Safedisc.

[Kunta]

8(

Anyway around it? From what I know I have to find the please insert CD message...

[HughBackov]

Originally posted by Kunta
8(

Anyway around it? From what I know I have to find the please insert CD message...

Simple dialog box bypass will not work with Safedisc. The key to decrypt the EXE is embedded on the CD-ROM itself so the CD-ROM MUST be read to decrypt the EXE at execution.

[Kunta]

Hate to ask... How do I do that and what tools do I need?

[Kunta]

sigh.... Then all hope is lost with this game... thx anyways guys

[HughBackov]

Originally posted by Kunta
Hate to ask... How do I do that and what tools do I need?
Unfortunately, this is one of those situations where if you have to ask, you aren't up to the job.

However, you're far from alone in this regard. Public information on how to dump and rebuild EXE's encrypted with the latest versions of Safedisc appears to be non-existent.

[TDC]

hi,

1. use Safedisk unwrapper (or unSafedisk) to remove the cd-check protection of Safedisk.
2. use a fileanalizer to look whether the exe is packed or not (If it is packed use the unpacker with that it one packed)
3. Load the exe in w32dasm - The now are StrRef's
4. Look of the error-message
5. use hiew and "patch" the Place ;)

PS: All this is not so simple. Experience and programming knowledge in assembler are a condition.

Sorry for my bad english.

Good luck ;)