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{{ | [[StarForce Technologies]] is a Russia software company that specializes in the development of copy protection and [[digital rights management]] (DRM) systems. Founded in 2000, the company is known for its protection technologies used primarily on video games and software applications to prevent unauthorized copying and distributing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=News |url=https://www.star-force.com/about/ |url-status=live |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=StarForce}}</ref> The company operates under the legal name Protection Technology, LLC and is a resident of the Skolkovo Foundation, a Russian high-tech business center. | ||
==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
Starforce has been widely criticized for its conduct towards users, particularly regarding its intrusive nature and the potential for system damage. The most significant concerns revolve around user freedom and privacy, as the software installs a [[Kernel Level Drivers|kernel-level driver]] on a user's computer as a part without explicit, easy to understand consent, a practice similar to a rootkit. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
=== StarForce DRM and hardware damage in the 2000's === | |||
=== | In the 2000's, there were numerous users who alleged that StarForce damaged their optical drives. The kernel-level driver was accused of interfering with CD and DVD drive firmware, causing the drives to constantly spin discs at high speeds, which led to excessive wear, overheating, and eventual failure for some users.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loughrey |first=Paul |date=2006-04-18 |title=Ubisoft no longer using Starforce protection |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-no-longer-using-starforce-protection |url-status=live |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=GamesIndustry.biz}}</ref> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000-09 |
| Legal Structure | Private |
| Industry | Software |
| Official website | https://www.star-force.com/ |
StarForce Technologies is a Russia software company that specializes in the development of copy protection and digital rights management (DRM) systems. Founded in 2000, the company is known for its protection technologies used primarily on video games and software applications to prevent unauthorized copying and distributing.[1] The company operates under the legal name Protection Technology, LLC and is a resident of the Skolkovo Foundation, a Russian high-tech business center.
Consumer-impact summary[edit | edit source]
Starforce has been widely criticized for its conduct towards users, particularly regarding its intrusive nature and the potential for system damage. The most significant concerns revolve around user freedom and privacy, as the software installs a kernel-level driver on a user's computer as a part without explicit, easy to understand consent, a practice similar to a rootkit.
Incidents[edit | edit source]
StarForce DRM and hardware damage in the 2000's[edit | edit source]
In the 2000's, there were numerous users who alleged that StarForce damaged their optical drives. The kernel-level driver was accused of interfering with CD and DVD drive firmware, causing the drives to constantly spin discs at high speeds, which led to excessive wear, overheating, and eventual failure for some users.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]