Hmm, the problem is definately on your side. I just downloaded the latest build of PiD from the GCW mirror. It Downloaded and extracted fine.

Also, PiD is an independent piece of software. You dont have to put it any folder. Just launch it with its own exe, find the exe you wish to scan, and bOOOOOOOmmmmm! :)

Arc
 

BOUNTYWARRIOR:

I have a question about a certain archive. In one of my games there's a file with the extension of .arc. I tried everything I could think of to extract the contents without any success. I tried winzip's add-ons and other extraction softwares. Through my playing with this file for the last week, I have concluded that it is not an .arc file and if it is then there's something wrong with it. Would you suggest an approach to this issue, to give me an idea on how to handle this problem? I sure would appreciate it.

I think you're right about the download problem being on my end. I'm going to have to take a look at my security settings and see if that's the issue.

Thanks much... :cool:

Mac, that question has nothing to do with PiD, and therefore this thread. Better open a new thread in the Software Forum before cdkiller deletes your post :p

Anyways, never tried opening Arc files myself, and nor do I know much about them. Just done a quick search on google, and it appears WinACE might be able to open them. Hope that helps!

not this time ;)
but please keep this thread clean and don´t post off topic.

Apology
 

Ok guys...

Sorry, won't do it again...and thank you for your response BW.


:)

Original exe
 

cdkiller: PMs sent :)

thx to all the guys who sent me some original laserlok executables, this detection should be near perfection now.

anyway you may have noticed that the *newer* safedisc like in Knight Rider 2 won´t be detected by Protection ID due the removed SD version in the pe-header. it´s allready fixed in my new private build and pid will show "Safedisc v2/v3 [removed version] detected". perhaps i´ll release a version (based on the last public v5.0b) with just the new safedisc code + new VOB v5.9.xxx detection added so u can detect the newer sh*t and í can continue working on the massive v6.0 ;)

working on cd/dvd sector scanning and scanned the Half-Life 2 DVD.
dunno why other tools like Aray and Clony won´t detect the SecuROM disc
it´s not that hard ;)

-=[ ProtectionID v6.0 ALPHA ]=- (c) CdKiller
Build 17-11-2004
> Ready

[I] Init cd/dvd sector scan for Drive D
[!] -> SecuROM protected Disc
- Scan Took : 0.687 Seconds

--------------------------------

i will release v5.0c with the updated safedisc code in a few days.
there will not be any more features besides the rewritten sd detection.

well I've looked every where..no signs of the protection ID v5.0c thingy..

work on v6.0 continues and i need some help.
everyone who owns original laserlok/safedisc/securom/starforce/tages/vob Protect cd-dvd... protected games can help me. the only thing u need is HexWorkShop v4.2x wich is available as a trial.

pm me for details if you want to help me on pid v6.0´s new features wich will kick all the other scanner´s a**es ;)

games i already got for testing are:
- Apocalyptica (Kalas)
- C&C Tiberian Sun (Kalas)
- Crazy Taxi 3 (Kalas)
- Der Verkehrs Gigant (Kalas)
- Doom 3 (Grumpy)
- Enter The Matrix (Kalas)
- FarCry (Grumpy)
- GTA 3 (Grumpy)
- Gunship (Kalas)
- Half-Life 2 CD (Grumpy)
- Half-Life 2 DVD (my own)
- Hidden & Dangerous 2 (Kalas)
- Indy Car Series (Kalas)
- Max Payne 2 (Kalas)
- Race Driver 2 (Grumpy)
- RailroadTycoon 3 (Kalas)
- Shogun Total War (Kalas)
- Star Wars Force Commander (Kalas)
- Starship Soldiers (Kalas)
- The Hulk (Kalas)
- UT2003 (Grumpy & my own)
- Warcraft 3 (Luci)
- World Championship Snooker (Kalas)
- XIII (Kalas)
- Yager (Kalas)

thx Kalas, Grumpy and Luci !

@CDKiller
I've just sent you the scans for Vampires-The Masquerade Bloodlines and Full Spectrum Warrior.
Pid keeps crashing with Vampires CD1?

try to help you create the ultimate scanner ;)

v5.0c (Protection Update #1)
-----------------------------
v6.0 is progressing very well and the changes are incredible but we thought
we should release v5.0c to keep you up to date because protections have changed...

- added: Safedisc v3.20 - 4.xx detection with removed version
i.e. Need For Speed Underground 2, Flatout, The Lord of The Rings The Battle For Middle-Earth, Knight Rider 2
- added: 3PLock detection (i.e. Kreed, RTL Skijump 2005, RTL Ski Alpine 2005)
(consider our protection as the most proper one because we don´t simply scan for the section names '.ldr' and '.ldt'
like another scanner who also tells windows internal dlls are protected with 3PLock, we are anaylsing the exe ;-)
- improved: totally rewritten Safedisc detection (much faster and highly accurate)

Our goal is to keep you up to date. While continuing work on v6.0 we might put out some more minor updated v5.0 x versions,
depends on how much PC Game protections will change.

cdkiller & [x/xxx]

just for info:
Runaway: A Road Adventure GERMAN DVD: pid doesnt detect the dvd-check

here are the strings i found in hex editor (not shown in string references in win32disasm):
BITTE RUNAWAY-DVD EINLEGEN
Runaway-DVD nicht gefunden
Bitte legen Sie Runaway-DVD ein

so pid should look for:
Bitte legen Sie
DVD nicht gefunden
DVD EINLEGEN

Chronicles of Rid**** Scan
 

@CD Killer
I've just emailed the scan for Chronicles of Rid**** Escape from Butchers Bay CD1.
Protection ID v6 did not detect any Protection!
A-Ray Scanner did detect SecuRom on CD1. ;)