BioShock copy protection fix released - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 15th Oct 2007, 09:55

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/10...fix_released/1

The BioShock Activation Revoke Tool has been officially released and should hopefully fix a lot of the copy protection problems that people have had with the game.

cjoyce1980 · 15th Oct 2007, 10:00

I glad i got the 360 version, just plug and play! and I think the best single player campaign since the original Halo!

Jinjue · 15th Oct 2007, 10:04

Thats all well and good.

I wonder when they are gonna get their fingers out and fix the PROBLEMS that many many people are facing with the actual gameplay of Bioshock.

My problem is that the game crashes at the start of level 2 regardless of the many fixes i have been provided by the tech staff.

There are hundreds of cases like this and many more.

That is nearly 2 months now and for 30 quid...I have got 1 level. Really pathetic!

Andy (N.Ireland)

quack · 15th Oct 2007, 10:52

I managed to break the copy of Vista I had BioShock installed on, so I had to reinstall it, losing an BioShock activation in the process. Now I should be able to revoke that one, and be returned to 0. Yay.

slugs · 15th Oct 2007, 11:45

finished it playing on my xp machine. was going to play through on my vista machine. to see the "bad" endingand the difference directx10 made. But theres no suprises i got bored very quickly.

AcidJiles · 15th Oct 2007, 12:19

using securom is enough for me not to buy a game unless its one i must have

slugs · 15th Oct 2007, 12:22

kind of someone to change my post above. should people who cannot spell be banned from the forums. i draw the line at buying games with starforce protection. i waited until flatout2 was released with securarom

Ghys · 15th Oct 2007, 12:55

good news !

[USRF]Obiwan · 15th Oct 2007, 13:18

Too late, I played the whole game almost a month ago. Although I wished it would lasted more then the 6 evenings i played it. Unlike Jinjue i played without any error or other strange game bugs on a 8800gtx running on a 64bit vista.

Have you tried to reninstall it, or run it on a different system. Or do you have a very old system?

Jordan Wise · 15th Oct 2007, 13:33

6 evenings? Ha! i did it in one, but suffered at work the next day for doing so. Totally worth it!

RTT · 15th Oct 2007, 13:47

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Originally Posted by slugs

kind of someone to change my post above. should people who cannot spell be banned from the forums.

No one edited your post, it's just a joke - the forum software does it automatically

Jinjue · 15th Oct 2007, 13:55

Obiwan : i have tried EVERYTHING.........trust me.........my last bit of awesome advice was to wait for a patch.

And my machine while far from top spec is far from old (read as X2 3800, 2 Gig and 7900GTX)

I have to say that 2K support is really gash.

HOW LONG.............does a patch take?

Add to the fact i cant refund it becuase it is "opened"

Brilliant.

Andy

wuyanxu · 15th Oct 2007, 14:02

meh, i've already lost 2 of my installs due to Vista decided to go flop.

i really hate this, Steam is a better idea compared to this. (not saying playing single player requires online activation is good, hence HL2) but they should just stick to the old method, or at least do it right the first time round.

fargo · 15th Oct 2007, 14:03

I for one will not be buying any bioshock sequeal, 2k can stick securom where the sun doesn't shine
there are too many good games coming out to put up with that crap!!

Tyinsar · 15th Oct 2007, 15:12

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...will allow you to install and uninstall your game as many times as you want on a single system as long as there are no significant hardware changes. ...

Kinda useless "fix" if you ask me - one MB upgrade and ... Then again, if the game is as short as some people say, who cares to reinstall?

Gunsmith · 15th Oct 2007, 17:51

shame its not going to fix the dumbed down console feel of it, when will game companies learn that console and pc gamers are two different breeds and dont mix.

bit-tech is a pc based site so why is it when i see a gaming review i have to question what format its on?

GoodBytes · 15th Oct 2007, 18:04

I'm with AcidJiles,
I don't need rootkits!

mclean007 · 15th Oct 2007, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugs

should people who cannot spell be banned from the forums.

Now there's a thought...

pendragon · 15th Oct 2007, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyinsar

Kinda useless "fix" if you ask me - one MB upgrade and ... Then again, if the game is as short as some people say, who cares to reinstall?

meh, i've re-played games many many years later. On principle ,I feel that if you buy it, it should be install&hardware independant. At least this is better than nothing I guess?

wuyanxu · 15th Oct 2007, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Gunsmith

bit-tech is a pc based site so why is it when i see a gaming review i have to question what format its on?

i agree, what's Halo 3 doing on the games review section. take that linear, bog-standard, dumb console game off the PC based site!

15th Oct 2007, 09:55	#1
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15th Oct 2007, 13:18	#9
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15th Oct 2007, 10:00	#2
cjoyce1980 Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 344	I glad i got the 360 version, just plug and play! and I think the best single player campaign since the original Halo!

15th Oct 2007, 10:04	#3
Jinjue What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	Thats all well and good. I wonder when they are gonna get their fingers out and fix the PROBLEMS that many many people are facing with the actual gameplay of Bioshock. My problem is that the game crashes at the start of level 2 regardless of the many fixes i have been provided by the tech staff. There are hundreds of cases like this and many more. That is nearly 2 months now and for 30 quid...I have got 1 level. Really pathetic! Andy (N.Ireland)

15th Oct 2007, 11:45	#5
slugs Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Withernsea Posts: 152	finished it playing on my xp machine. was going to play through on my vista machine. to see the "bad" endingand the difference directx10 made. But theres no suprises i got bored very quickly.

15th Oct 2007, 12:19	#6
AcidJiles Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 152	using securom is enough for me not to buy a game unless its one i must have

15th Oct 2007, 12:22	#7
slugs Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Withernsea Posts: 152	kind of someone to change my post above. should people who cannot spell be banned from the forums. i draw the line at buying games with starforce protection. i waited until flatout2 was released with securarom

15th Oct 2007, 13:33	#10
Jordan Wise Baby called to see the boss... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle Uni Posts: 597	6 evenings? Ha! i did it in one, but suffered at work the next day for doing so. Totally worth it!

15th Oct 2007, 13:55	#12
Jinjue What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	Obiwan : i have tried EVERYTHING.........trust me.........my last bit of awesome advice was to wait for a patch. And my machine while far from top spec is far from old (read as X2 3800, 2 Gig and 7900GTX) I have to say that 2K support is really gash. HOW LONG.............does a patch take? Add to the fact i cant refund it becuase it is "opened" Brilliant. Andy

15th Oct 2007, 14:03	#14
fargo Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york,usa Posts: 152	I for one will not be buying any bioshock sequeal, 2k can stick securom where the sun doesn't shine there are too many good games coming out to put up with that crap!!

15th Oct 2007, 17:51	#16
Gunsmith my supersonic radar will help me! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,424	shame its not going to fix the dumbed down console feel of it, when will game companies learn that console and pc gamers are two different breeds and dont mix. bit-tech is a pc based site so why is it when i see a gaming review i have to question what format its on? __________________ People who optimise code are wimps. My code knows it's awesome, so it'll take all the time it needs. You can wait in awe

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