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Executable obfuscation secured using hardware hash. Results are stored in <code>.dlf</code> or <code>dbdata</code> file depending on the game.
 
Executable obfuscation secured using hardware hash. Results are stored in <code>.dlf</code> or <code>dbdata</code> file depending on the game.
  
Examples: [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]], [[FIFA 14]], [[FIFA 15]], [[Lords of the Fallen]].
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Affected titles: [[Battlefield Hardline]], [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]], [[FIFA 14]], [[FIFA 15]], [[Lords of the Fallen]].
  
 
==FADE/DEGRADE==
 
==FADE/DEGRADE==
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Examples: [[Arma 3]].
 
Examples: [[Arma 3]].
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==Playfire Client==
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[[Green Man Gaming]] client; replaces Capsule Client which used [[SecuROM]].<ref>[http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/content.php/277-Green-Man-Gaming Reclaim Your Game - RYG Evaluates Green Man Gaming and Trine]</ref>
  
 
==SafeDisc==
 
==SafeDisc==
<code>secdrv.sys</code> in disc root. Default version ships with Windows.
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Default version of <code>secdrv.sys</code> ships with Windows 8.1 and earlier. Disc root contains other files; see [https://www.winehq.org/pipermail/wine-users/2002-April/007910.html SafeDisc FAQs].
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Not supported as of Windows 10<ref>[https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/games_windows_10/secdrvsys-not-loading-in-windows-10-this-will/65a6fe83-08df-4760-b2ad-6b1ce61d40d4 SECDRV.SYS Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community]</ref> or on systems that have the [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255 MS15-097 update].
  
 
==Smarte==
 
==Smarte==
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==StarForce==
 
==StarForce==
 
Use [http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/ SFUPDATE] to update StarForce driver. Use [http://www.star-force.com/support/sfhelper/ SF Helper] to detect StarForce version used by game.
 
Use [http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/ SFUPDATE] to update StarForce driver. Use [http://www.star-force.com/support/sfhelper/ SF Helper] to detect StarForce version used by game.
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==Steam==
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See [[User:Cyanic/Steam DRM]].
  
 
==SVK Protector (SVKP)==
 
==SVK Protector (SVKP)==

Latest revision as of 07:12, 25 January 2016

Denuvo Anti-Tamper

Executable obfuscation secured using hardware hash. Results are stored in .dlf or dbdata file depending on the game.

Affected titles: Battlefield Hardline, Dragon Age: Inquisition, FIFA 14, FIFA 15, Lords of the Fallen.

FADE/DEGRADE

Triggers fake bugs; not clear whether this can/will erroneously trigger for legitimate players.

Examples: Arma 3.

Playfire Client

Green Man Gaming client; replaces Capsule Client which used SecuROM.[1]

SafeDisc

Default version of secdrv.sys ships with Windows 8.1 and earlier. Disc root contains other files; see SafeDisc FAQs.

Not supported as of Windows 10[2] or on systems that have the MS15-097 update.

Smarte

Examples: Dungeon Siege II.

StarForce

Use SFUPDATE to update StarForce driver. Use SF Helper to detect StarForce version used by game.

Steam

See User:Cyanic/Steam DRM.

SVK Protector (SVKP)

Made by Defendion aka AntiCracking Team (defunct). Installs SVPK.sys rootkit driver.[3] Full behaviour not known.

Examples: Gothic II retail (may be only certain regions/editions).

Themida

Made by Oreans. Obfuscates executable code.

Examples: Mount & Blade, Mount & Blade: Warband.


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