NEW Starforce Killer,Run all Starforce Protected games as mounted

[SoulFire]

This is something i just came across and its called SFSECURE

taken from the readme

As some of you know by now a tool called sfcure has been released on a
well known site. There a versions of this tool avaiable. One is a bit
older than the other one. I tested the newer one. Here is a little manual
for you all.

1. Unzip sfcure01.zip
2. doubleclick !setup.bat to install the driver and press "ok" to put the
needed information into your registry
3. restart your computer
4. to start the driver doubleclick !start.bat (to stop it after use
doubleclick !stop.bat)
5. Get yourself a copy of Splinter Cell Chaos in mdf/mds format made with
Alcohol 120%. The mds-file has to contain the DPM-information (DPM= Data
Position Measurement) and the mdf-file has to one big non-splitted image.
A image splitted into for example 2 gig segments wont work, at least it
didnt work for me. The mdf-filesize for Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is 4,15
gigabyte for me.
6. Mount the image and install the game.
7. Start Starforce Nightmare 1.12 and disable your internal ide-Cd and
DVD-drives and also disable node.
8. Now start the game while the sfcure-driver is started and starforce
will verify that the mounted image is real. (Some of you maybe have to
restart your computer because Starforce tells you to do this)
9. Enjoy Splinter Cell Chaos Theory without an USB-drive!

Btw: The above mentioned method has also been tested by me on the following
games 1944: Battle of the Bulge, Panzers: Phase Two, Cross Racing Championship
2005 and Trackmania: Sunrise. I can personally confirm that I played them without
a problem.

Also a short note on Starforce Nightmare 1.12. From starforce version 3.5.XX.XX
and further you cant use Starforce Nightmare to disable your internal ide-CD and
DVD-drives. In such a case you have to manually remove the powercable from your
drives. But you still have to use Starforce Nightmare to disable node, because this
is needed to hide your virtual drives.

I hope this manual helps some of you without an USB-drive to play Splinter Cell
Chaos Theory and other SF-titles, while we wait for Daemon Tools 4. I also hope that
some clone-groups release high-DPM versions of newer SF-titles such as Bet on Soldier
or the upcoming Brothers in Arms.

Here is the Link,Testers Welcome
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N0H0TNV6

Ihave Brian lara 2005 protected by the same which i am going to try this on,will post back results

Ihope i didnt Violate any Rules,do excuse me if i did,just trying to Help :)

[bierhuettl]

this tool is not "new" its ****in old ;) a year or so i think?!

[Morglum007]

This tool have exactly one week and a half of age (SFcure 0.1) SFCure 0.3 is two days old.

[noscript]

maybe he didnt read the whole thread and only noticed "SF Nightmare".

[henry]

I already posted about this here @ 1pm today.

http://www.fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=70496&page=2

[SoulFire]

my main idea was 2 get this 2 run on ALL games and not only splintercell CT

well for now that i see no cracks around, makking a perfect clone and then using the combo of SFCure + nightmare is the only way around 2 beating starforce and is the only way told by these cracker groups 2 play the game without a cd.
@noscript:no im not new 2 all this,and sf nightmare alone is no good against starforce.u need 2 use a combo of these 2

i didnt have much time 2 try around brian lara which is a cd game(not dvd)

any1 having success with the same do post back,i will too soon

Soul

[bierhuettl]

well
i never got through sf nightmare, dont really understand that prog, too much buttons :D :D well but **** that programs, daemon4 is gonna be released in october, ciao starforce

[khafan]

Yeah, SCCT is working here too :) .
if you have AMD64, you better use the sfcure 0.3 x64 since the old one gives you an error.

[Alias101]

Great News...does this work with mini images aswell?

[wildwing]

yes it works fine
btw
big thanx to russian crackers!

[Muji-FightR]

I have to say it doesnt work with my Trackmania at all :mad:
I unplugged my drives manually, used SF Nightmare, used a mini image, used a full iamge, it did NOT work ?!
I wont try it with SC3, i almost crashed my whole ****ing Windoze with SF Nightmare disabling Channel 1, my HD :o

[ChaosTheory]

Can i run this game on win media center and win Vista ?

[DABhand]

I have to say it doesnt work with my Trackmania at all :mad:
I unplugged my drives manually, used SF Nightmare, used a mini image, used a full iamge, it did NOT work ?!
I wont try it with SC3, i almost crashed my whole ****ing Windoze with SF Nightmare disabling Channel 1, my HD :o

LOL

Surely you shouldve knew which channel your primary HD or any other HD was using.

Just the CD-roms you wanna disable buddy :P

[Baron]

Hi, and thanks for the info on the SFcure Proggy (i think it has to be run in a proper Dos box dosen't it??)
I have moved both my optical drives "Off Box" Using usb2.0 adaptors and external powered molexe's, to give me another two spaces for adding two xtra HDD's (two SATA 160GB's) raided, but with the additional advantage that the whole thing is running 20% cooler than it used to (AMD 2500+ - Fitted a fan where the DVD & DVD/RW used to be).
I have tried backup's via USB2.0 Optical drives without success (with and without SFN and S-Fu*k but not SFcure as yet), and wonder - do i still need mini-images with this method???

Thanks for the great site & forums,

Baron210 (UK)

[dominusscholae]

Is there somewhere a Mini-Image for Trackmania Sunrise avaible for this method. I want try this but my knowlegde is not far enough do create a Mini-Image.

Sorry for my bad english

[Muji-FightR]

copybase.ch, go to "datenbank" and use the search.
click on DPm and download one of these mds files. you have to create a mdf files yourself, use the sticky

[ChaosTheory]

please answer my question:

Can i run this game on win media center and win Vista Beta ?

[DABhand]

Vista is a big possible, but its too buggy to run IMHO (in my honest opinion).

Media Centre should as its based on XP.

[Diranar]

It won't run on Vista Beta because there are no image Programms like Alcohol or Daemon Tools available for Vista.
So you can't mount the image and can't get it to run with Sfcure.
Sorry, i think Vista People have to wait until the final Version is out next year, then with some luck there will be conversions from Alcohol and Daemon Tools.

[Muji-FightR]

Vista is a big possible, but its too buggy to run IMHO (in my honest opinion).

Media Centre should as its based on XP.
Thanks a lot dude ! i always wanted to know what IMHO means :D
Once again, thank you :p lol I didnt even have to ask...
omg how stupid am I ?!

[good_natured]

I have a problem with sfcure. I found that its trying to run as a windows service "StarForce Cure Driver". But when I run !start.bat it displays error message and doesn't start the service. I don't know what's the english equivalent of polish message but it says something about "system error 1" and "incorrect function". What should I do to fix this ?

EDIT: of course I've run sfcure01.reg

EDIT2: ok, i've made it work - needed sfcure for 64bit cpu (http://rapidshare.de/files/5748743/SF_Anti_File_System_Blocker.rar.html)
sorry for bothering

[ChaosTheory]

It won't run on Vista Beta because there are no image Programms like Alcohol or Daemon Tools available for Vista.
So you can't mount the image and can't get it to run with Sfcure.
Sorry, i think Vista People have to wait until the final Version is out next year, then with some luck there will be conversions from Alcohol and Daemon Tools.

thanx.

[Hidden]

I downloaded it and when I run !setup is says , it cant find the sfcure01.reg.. error and quit... Can I get any help?

[True_zulu]

I allready posted this long ago... Do a search before you post.

Link to my post (http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=72846)

There is a download and how to use it there.

[DABhand]

It won't run on Vista Beta because there are no image Programms like Alcohol or Daemon Tools available for Vista.
So you can't mount the image and can't get it to run with Sfcure.
Sorry, i think Vista People have to wait until the final Version is out next year, then with some luck there will be conversions from Alcohol and Daemon Tools.


Vista is 32bit, and it will run both Daemon and/or Alcohol.


Please research before pulling answers out the air.

[Diranar]

Right, but the final release of Vista will be available in 32 AND 64 bit Versions.

Search for : Windows Longhorn Client Preview 2 64bit Extended Systems Edition Checked Build

Missed the part that it will be also 32bit, and i don't use Beta's at all.
Let's see if it all will run on the final Versions.

[DABhand]

AFAIK Vista will incorporate both 32 and 64 bit editions.

Ive tried a beta they sent me, I own a shop and im a MSCE so I get software from them.

And Alcohol and Daemon installed not a problem for me.

Daemon 4 should be out soon, so that will work with 64 bit editions anyways, and Alcohol is due a release soon also with 64 bit support.

[Diranar]

Yeah, thanks for telling me. I'm a little confused because i read in some Forums that people have problems getting Daemon or Alcohol to run on 64bit Os, Maybe they tried that with MacOS ;) [joke] :p

[TippeX]

doesnt the h in imho = humble? ;)

[DABhand]

Only if your american

[PsiRedEye22]

I was wondering if my search for and work with StarForce breakers was over when I read this thread. It turns out it was a pipe dream. I still require my original DVD to play Worms 4: Mayhem, which was the reason I took up the squabble with them in the first place. It's ironic, really. My Worms 3D, Worms World Party and Worms Armageddon CD's lay in their archaic jewel cases (not so much worms 3D, it has a decent case), while I constantly need to pull out the Worms 4 DVD to play it.

Where did Codemasters go wrong? Jesus guys, lay off the unbreakable protection...I'll still buy em. And make another 2D Worms, please.

[Sirrus]

I couldn't pass the protection. I already tried every mentioned step to kill SFC protection but in suffering it says "use another drive" and in GT legends that this is not original or something like that.

However, the problem is on nightmare 1.12. With unpluging power cables it works, i tried it. but what if i don't want to leave my computer like a wrecked car just for playing with my back-up cd???

My problem is with SF nightmare 1.12. i am disabling cd's, node and then pri-slave, sec-master, sec-slave but can not pass the protection.

my ide combination is:

Pri master: 80 gb seagate HD
Pri slave: LG CD/DVD-Rom
Sec master: LG CD-RW
Sec slave: Philips CD/DVD-RW

Is there any solution or advice? I would be appreciated...

[Joe Forster/STA]

No, there is no other solution currently available. For GT Legends, you have to follow every step (!) of the instructions, otherwise it won't work; I tested it!

[rocky_841]

is it true that this method does not work unless u have XP sp2? how about if u got sp1, or just plain xp with no service packs? anyone tried it without sp2?

personally i dont have sp2. i got sp1. got diallup sp dont wanna download sp2. so will it work for me?

[Zulu]

so will it work for me? No :(

[Grumpy]

@rocky 841
I notice you are from Australia. Now I dont know if this is the case in all countries but in Australia if you go to your local computer shop and ask for the Microsoft Sp2 Disc they will give it to you, on CD, for free!! ;)

[Muji-FightR]

Well, in Germany nobody would do that ! They would just have a short look at you and think you're crazy...they would maybe tell you to download it yourself, but handing you out a CD would let them waste their money. They cant do THAT !

[Grumpy]

The shops here will give you a proper Microsoft released CD of Sp2, I dont mean the shop will burn Sp2 to a CD for you. ;)

[DABhand]

I give them just SP2 for free on CD-r..

Its good for business, I help them, they help me in the future by coming and buying things from my shop..

[dooler]

Hey i have question i have a 160 gig hd, 1 DVD writer and a cd rom, what do i disable when i am using SF Nightmare after I start !start.bat and mount image in d-tools

[dexterous]

am i the only person who's got the game(Brian Lara International Cricket 2005) working without the original cd ?

[Joe Forster/STA]

I guess, in most countries, giving away free Windows XP SP2 CD's costs Micro$oft much less than dealing with the oceans of righteous pre-SP2-related problem reports from legal customers! :D

[sylvio]

Some of my friends buy Boxed Original DVD-games (Starforce protected as
GT Legends and Worms 4 Mayhem). 1st on WinXP SP1 were absolutely NOT
RUNNING! When we took the data-cables on MASTER also the checks were
failed! OK I Updated WinXP to SP2 and took the LG DVD/writer to PRIMARY
SLAVE all the games were worked fine... I guess the StarForce protection
ALL THE USERS (buyed the original or simple uses a "black" downloaded one)
WERE ANGRY and I understand why releases bad version of DVD-protection!
It's very shame for all the software-houses who pay ANY PENNY/RUBEL for
this s**tty protection. You payed 40-50 EURO/game and you CANNOT play
becouse this s**tty things becomes... Many users not the high to handle
problems like this, MUCH only use things like put the original DVD to the
drive, start Autorun, install and play.... (sorry for my bad english...)

[realizum]

Does anyone knows the link to download sfcure? I can't find it.

[RamsesII]

Hello Folks,

I'm new here so please be gentle :)

Maybe a little late or already mentioned, but I came across a question on the official starforce-forum, where a guy asked how he could install an SF protected game (X3: reunion) from his usb cd-drive after one of his internal drives broke and he bought an external one..

At first the board mod didn't answer and demanded the reason why someone would want to install from a usb device (duh), while another visitor pointed him to the fact that the guy's internal drive was broken..
After some hesitation the board mod replied with simply: disable the IDE controller in the motherboard BIOS would allow installations from media other than one connected to the IDE controller..
In addition another user had some critisicm how simply SF can be bypassed then to force its way what it wants to do, and commented that this would also allow installations from virtual drives.. :rolleyes:

the SF board mod hasn't replied since :D

So my guess is that if you have SATA drives and only a CD/RW connected to one of the IDE controllers, you should be able to run any SF protected game with only a minimod and SFcure, and without the need to disconnect your cables

Cheers, R

[shadyrulz]

Tried ur instructions SoulFire on Brian Lara Cricket 2005 1 dvd version...It does nt work.It check 4r the cd and it tells me 2 enter the disc in another drive and retry....even when the image is mounted....Plz if u can plz plz plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Help.....i am desperate....Starforce is killing me.......:(

[Joe Forster/STA]

Try the new Daemon Tools 4.x with or without the lots of emulator hider softwares. See the FAQ for more infos.

[shadyrulz]

Thanks 4r tat help....i tried tat but still it is nt working....no use man

[Oblivion]

I did well wid brian lara but need to unpug the drives. how do I do it

[nikola scg]

does SFSecure is dangerous for PC??

[Voide666]

I just bought Suffering 2-Ties that bind and as usual installed and looked for no-cd or mini-image so i can put original away from young ones and cant seem to find a solution , unless i wanna open up p.c unplug this and install this and that and then find out i cant get back in to XP because SFnightmare has disabled this node and that drive etc.
So basicly i just wondered if there will be a no-dvd in the future as stubbs and pop3 where a pain in the arse at first but now there are no-cds for both.
Many thanks for any advice.

[Grumpy]

@Voide666
i just wondered if there will be a no-dvd in the future
That is a question we just cannot answer?? We dont know either? No-one at fileforums is responsible for creating the cracks. Only time will tell? ;)

[starforce hater]

yes right, i think we should just wait.... huckers are kind of person who dont give up! until they find their way to hack it.......

But the big question here is "WHEN?" i am really sure that starforce is also updating their warez, they do not want people who cant afford original games to enjoy and finish the game........ but still many gamers are still hoping for the best solution, i think we shuold just wait till it comes, i am really sure that one of this day there will be a CRACK for starforce that many are hoping for.................

message for those who keep securing and protecting their games

"PIRACY IS ONLY FOR COMMUNISM"
"GAMES ARE MADE FOR ENJOYMENT NOT FOR TORURE"

[Tygress]

I must admit I am confused. I continually get the message that my StarForce protection driver is not compatable with Windows 7 and will be disabled. However, I have looked at all the games and programs that use this driver and I don't have any of them installed on my system. Can anyone tell me what else may use this driver or any other games that are not listed here so that I can find and kill it?

[Joe Forster/STA]

Simply uninstall the driver (http://www.glop.org/starforce/remove.php). Launching a game (or application?!) protected by Starforce will (re)install the drivers anyway.