StarForce-ClearSky. Questions and answers
Attention!!!
The game "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky" was protected using the "Periodic Disk Check" technology for a period of 3 days. Therefore, after the first launch of the game and successful verification, it is no longer required to have the original disc in the drive for 3 days. After this period, the protection will again require you to insert a licensed disk, and after passing the check, the disk will not be needed in the drive again ... etc.
The most common errors:
1. The disk does not pass the test. The message says that the disc is not licensed or it is not in the drive at all. The message is especially common with NEC drives.
Occurs due to incompatibility of the drive or its firmware and protection system.
Adviсe:
Try lowering the drive speed with Nero Drive Speed to 5-8x and repeat the test. Sometimes it helps to change the firmware to a more recent one.
Firmware site -
The link has been removed.
2. When checking the disk, there is a message about detected emulators. At the same time, emulators themselves may not be in the system.
Occurs due to a conflict between the protection driver and the emulator driver (if there is an emulator) and / or a conflict between the protection driver and the driver motherboard responsible for the operation of the disk subsystem of the computer.
Adviсe:
Remove emulators from the system. It is important to note that after removing the emulator, the emulator drivers remain in the system, they are in an active state and work. Virtual disks also remain.
To remove the SPTD driver from the Deamon Tools emulator, the easiest way is to use the special utility SPTDinst (882 Kb):
http://www.duplexsecure.com/downloads
Select the Uninstall button, after which the computer should be restarted.
If you have Alcohol, then you can try turning off the “Ignore media type” option in the settings and repeat the check again. If you once had the Alcohol emulator, but you deleted it, and if this option was enabled when you uninstalled the emulator, then the driver in the system most likely remains and works with the option enabled. You can either uninstall the driver or reinstall the emulator itself and turn off the option.
3. When you start checking the disk, the protection system asks you to enter the key, but the key is nowhere to be found.
Occurs when the optical drive cannot correctly read the disk key entered into the disk data area during the manufacture of disks at the factory.
Adviсe:
You can try entering the key manually by reading it from the disk using the readcd program.
Please download a small utility - readcd.exe:
The link has been removed.
Insert the game disc into the drive, run the utility.
Follow the instructions on the screen. After the end of the program, files of the form - readcd_хх.bin will appear in the folder with it. In the file readcd_16.bin you will find the disk key. Enter this key when prompted by the program. Or start the game while holding the Shift key and you will be prompted to enter a disk key.
In any case, save the Star-Force bug report file and send it to [email protected]
4. When checking the disk, the system hangs, or reboots, or a blue screen appears.
Due to a bug in the Deamon Tools 4.x emulator driver. As a rule, it appears when trying to emulate a licensed disk.
Adviсe:
You need to turn off the emulator and run the game using the license disc. If you are sure that there are no emulators in the system, then you need to send the minidump file that is created when a blue screen occurs to technical support. The minidump contains debugging information that will help you understand what caused the error and is necessary for successful resolution of the problem.
How to make a minidump:
Delete all files from the C:\Windows\Minidump folder.
Right-click on the "My Computer" icon, select "Properties". Select the "Advanced" tab, in it the "Download and Recovery" section. In this section, click the Options button. Uncheck "Perform automatic restart". In the "Write debug information" section, select "Small memory dump (64kb)". Close all windows with the "OK" buttons.
After the next occurrence of a blue screen, the computer will throw off the information necessary to understand the problem in a special file. You can find these files here:
C:\Windows\Minidump
Send all files to technical support [email protected]
5. Update protection drivers.
To update the protection driver, use the protect.exe utility, which is located in the root folder of the game. In some cases, this will help to avoid certain problems.
Learn more about updating security drivers:
The link has been removed.
Updating the protection driver using protect.exe requires an Internet connection. If you do not have such a connection at the moment, you can use the connection from a friend / neighbor / at work. To do this, send a request to the email address of our technical support and you will be sent the necessary files and instructions on how to install everything.
If you have Windows Vista and the utility does not work properly, run it with administrator rights. The corresponding option is available on the right button.
6. The game installs normally, but the protection driver does not install
You most likely have Windows Vista. Disable User Account Control before starting the program. In the future, this option can be reactivated, since the driver is installed only 1 time before the first launch of the game.
To enable/disable User Account Control, go to the Control Panel, select User Accounts. Inside there will be an option Turn UserAccount Control on/off.
Taken from www.gsc-game.ru
On my own, I’ll add that I cursed without emulators, maybe on a card reader, or maybe on a second physical DVD.
Reinstalling the game helped or stupidly you press further and after two or three bsods it stops throwing out. Then the game itself throws out -))).
StarForce-ClearSky. Questions and answers
Attention!!!
The game "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky" was protected using the "Periodic Disk Check" technology for a period of 3 days. Therefore, after the first launch of the game and successful verification, it is no longer required to have the original disc in the drive for 3 days. After this period, the protection will again require you to insert a licensed disk, and after passing the check, the disk will not be needed in the drive again ... etc.
The most common errors:
1. The disk does not pass the test. The message says that the disc is not licensed or it is not in the drive at all. The message is especially common with NEC drives.
Occurs due to incompatibility of the drive or its firmware and protection system.
Adviсe:
Try lowering the drive speed with Nero Drive Speed to 5-8x and repeat the test. Sometimes it helps to change the firmware to a more recent one.
Firmware site -
The link has been removed.
2. When checking the disk, there is a message about detected emulators. At the same time, emulators themselves may not be in the system.
Occurs due to a conflict between the protection driver and the emulator driver (if there is an emulator) and / or a conflict between the protection driver and the motherboard driver responsible for the operation of the computer's disk subsystem.
Adviсe:
Remove emulators from the system. It is important to note that after removing the emulator, the emulator drivers remain in the system, they are in an active state and work. Virtual disks also remain.
To remove the SPTD driver from the Deamon Tools emulator, the easiest way is to use the special utility SPTDinst (882 Kb):
http://www.duplexsecure.com/downloads
Select the Uninstall button, after which the computer should be restarted.
If you have Alcohol, then you can try turning off the “Ignore media type” option in the settings and repeat the check again. If you once had the Alcohol emulator, but you deleted it, and if this option was enabled when you uninstalled the emulator, then the driver in the system most likely remains and works with the option enabled. You can either uninstall the driver or reinstall the emulator itself and turn off the option.
3. When you start checking the disk, the protection system asks you to enter the key, but the key is nowhere to be found.
Occurs when the optical drive cannot correctly read the disk key entered into the disk data area during the manufacture of disks at the factory.
Adviсe:
You can try entering the key manually by reading it from the disk using the readcd program.
Please download a small utility - readcd.exe:
The link has been removed.
Insert the game disc into the drive, run the utility.
Follow the instructions on the screen. After the end of the program, files of the form - readcd_хх.bin will appear in the folder with it. In the file readcd_16.bin you will find the disk key. Enter this key when prompted by the program. Or start the game while holding the Shift key and you will be prompted to enter a disk key.
In any case, save the Star-Force bug report file and send it to [email protected]
4. When checking the disk, the system hangs, or reboots, or a blue screen appears.
Due to a bug in the Deamon Tools 4.x emulator driver. As a rule, it appears when trying to emulate a licensed disk.
Adviсe:
You need to turn off the emulator and run the game using the license disc. If you are sure that there are no emulators in the system, then you need to send the minidump file that is created when a blue screen occurs to technical support. The minidump contains debugging information that will help you understand what caused the error and is necessary for successful resolution of the problem.
How to make a minidump:
Delete all files from the C:\Windows\Minidump folder.
Right-click on the "My Computer" icon, select "Properties". Select the "Advanced" tab, in it the "Download and Recovery" section. In this section, click the Options button. Uncheck "Perform automatic restart". In the "Write debug information" section, select "Small memory dump (64kb)". Close all windows with the "OK" buttons.
After the next occurrence of a blue screen, the computer will throw off the information necessary to understand the problem in a special file. You can find these files here:
C:\Windows\Minidump
Send all files to technical support [email protected]
5. Update protection drivers.
To update the protection driver, use the protect.exe utility, which is located in the root folder of the game. In some cases, this will help to avoid certain problems.
Learn more about updating security drivers:
The link has been removed.
Updating the protection driver using protect.exe requires an Internet connection. If you do not have such a connection at the moment, you can use the connection from a friend / neighbor / at work. To do this, send a request to the email address of our technical support and you will be sent the necessary files and instructions on how to install everything.
If you have Windows Vista and the utility does not work properly, run it with administrator rights. The corresponding option is available on the right button.
6. The game installs normally, but the protection driver does not install
You most likely have Windows Vista. Disable User Account Control before starting the program. In the future, this option can be reactivated, since the driver is installed only 1 time before the first launch of the game.
To enable/disable User Account Control, go to the Control Panel, select User Accounts. Inside there will be an option Turn UserAccount Control on/off.
Taken from www.gsc-game.ru
On my own, I’ll add that I cursed without emulators, maybe on a card reader, or maybe on a second physical DVD.
Reinstalling the game helped or stupidly you press further and after two or three bsods it stops throwing out. Then the game itself throws out -))).
Fans of STALKER Clear Sky are faced with an unpleasant situation when, after installation, the game does not start. Or errors appear during the installation process. Let's figure out what the reason is and fix the problem. The methods outlined in the article are suitable not only for STALKER Clear Sky. If not enough, the problem remains unresolved, read other materials on the site.
STALKER Clear Sky is not installed
If STALKER Clear Sky is not installed, check if there is enough free space on your hard drive. The distribution requires free space, so a few gigabytes of extra space won't hurt. Many modern games require a significant volume.
Installing STALKER Clear Sky is blocked by antivirus
Often, antivirus programs, in the fight against viruses, protecting our computer from external threats, for security purposes, block numerous processes performed by the operating system. Sometimes such security is so strong that the antivirus blocks access not only to viruses, but also suspends some normal processes, perhaps by mistake, considering them potentially vulnerable. Disable your antivirus during installation.
Cleaning the computer and restarting
Sometimes, a simple reboot of the system can immediately solve many problems that arise both during the installation of games and their subsequent work. The same applies to programs and applications. There are many reasons: the computer is clogged with garbage, the system cache is full, the maximum allowable number of simultaneously running processes, some may be frozen and not running, but they put a load on the system. Cleaning the computer and restarting will fix the situation.
No Internet access
Some game clients during the installation process require an Internet connection, providing access to the installation server or update server. Make sure the quality of the connection, and if there is no Internet, be prepared for problems during the installation of STALKER Clear Sky. Well, if the system gives an error message. And if there is none, you can think for a long time and wonder why the toy is not installed.
STALKER Clear Sky won't start
Before looking for the reasons why STALKER Clear Sky does not start, make sure that the installation itself was successful. Otherwise, if there were failures during the installation process, but at the same time the game was installed, it is impossible to guarantee the subsequent launch and performance. If it starts - lucky. What will happen next is unknown. Remember the installation process.
Reinstalling the game
Many gamers have repeatedly encountered a situation where they had to reinstall games. Apparently, this is the case when re-installing STALKER Clear Sky will fix the problem. It is not known what this is connected with, maybe the antivirus or firewall "ate" some files or something else at the time of installation, but after installing the game again, it starts up and works. Uninstall STALKER Clear Sky and reinstall paying attention to every detail during this process. Perhaps at some point the program will ask for additional files, etc.
There are times when installation on top is already installed game solves the situation. The installer may offer to update the files. Thus, there is no need for removal. Well, something like this.
Finding information by error text
Another option. Problems when starting STALKER Clear Sky are usually accompanied by a corresponding system message. Specify the text of the error in the search, as a result of which you will receive the most detailed answer, and, moreover, regarding this particular problem. Actually, the decision will not keep you waiting. This way you can pinpoint the cause and fix the problem.
By the way, for some reason I always forget about it. Until I turn over the whole computer. But this the method works for all 92%. It is enough just to score the text in the search and find a useful article. So you will definitely solve the problem, you do not need to send the PC to the workshop ahead of time and incur additional costs. There is a lot of useful material on the Internet - study it.
Launch STALKER Clear Sky as administrator
Run the game as an administrator. In our case, to run STALKER Clear Sky as an administrator, you need to right-click on the game's shortcut and select Run as administrator. Subsequently, if this method solves the problem, make it the default. Open the Shortcut Properties, in the Compatibility tab, and check the box Run this program as an administrator.
STALKER Clear Sky is not compatible with the system
Another obstacle to running STALKER Clear Sky may be incompatibility with your operating system. In this case, all in the same place, in the Properties of the shortcut, add the checkbox Run the program in compatibility mode, select the desired OS from the drop-down list.
.NET Framework not installed
A very serious problem with launching STALKER Clear Sky is the lack of an installed .NET Framework library on the computer, which ensures the launch and maintains the performance of programs and applications, including games. This is a prerequisite and Microsoft .NET Framework must be installed on your PC.
There are different versions of the .NET Framework. The presence of any one of them on the computer cannot sufficiently guarantee the correct operation of the program. If, for example, the library is already installed on the computer, but the game requires it, download and install it. Restart your PC. The previous version will not be deleted or overwritten. They will just work together.
Use programs that will prepare your computer for the correct operation of the game, help to avoid many problems and errors.
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Availability of DirectX
Perhaps the most important condition, a requirement that must be met for games, including STALKER Clear Sky, is the presence on the computer installed. No toy will work without it. Almost all distributions that require DirectX installed already have this set in their composition.
As a rule, DirectX is installed automatically during installation. If it is not in the distribution, download and install. It is not necessary to do this before installation, it is possible after, but the presence on the computer is simply necessary. Download links are located above.
What to do if STALKER Clear Sky does not work?
Do not despair if you have already gone through all the ways and nothing helps, the game does not work. Perhaps these tips will seem too vague, incomprehensible, errors are still present. Check again, did you do everything right? If necessary, download another STALKER Clear Sky distribution kit, if purchased in a store, contact the seller (manufacturer) for help. Maybe the disk is corrupted, something is missing. It's normal, quite natural, it happens. Use a different distribution and install the game again.
In extreme cases, there are situations when operating system still incompatible with STALKER Clear Sky. Update the system using Windows tools (via Update Center). The game will work. If the manufacturer indicated compatibility, then he is responsible for this. Update your operating system.
Reinstalling the OS is a last resort. Not sure about statements like "the operating system is pirated... assembly... won't work..." or "a hacked, pirated toy - throw it away ...". The moment that is worth your attention is to remember if there were similar problems with other games, in particular those similar to STALKER Clear Sky. And if problems were observed, this suggests that it may be time to update something in the system or reinstall. Thank you for attention!
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I won't pour a lot of water. I'll start straight and straight to the forehead.
4. The most important thing!!! Changing scripts. Their curvature is the main evil!!! Downloading the archive. Unpack to the folder with the game.
I warn you right away - those saves after which the game crashed will not work. At least that's how it is for me. You will have to roll back to the last working save. Not a fountain, of course, but it's not a new way to go through the whole game.
My game worked fine both in the Dark Valley and in the Red Forest. Fortunately, the saves kept everything carefully.
I want to express special gratitude to the user with the nickname ozokerit for the idea and inspiration.
All successful hunting and rich swag!
Mack5 Mack5 2008-09-20T20:42:21Z 2008-09-20T20:42:21Z
We play Clear Sky without crashes We finish what we didn’t finish
- I won't pour a lot of water. I'll start straight and straight to the forehead.The gaming community of the whole world, and there is no need to talk about the CIS countries, met with great joy the long-awaited prequel to the Shadows of Chernobyl - Clear Sky. Joys (for me personally) were full of pants - I immediately bought a licensed version, not sparing 500 honestly earned scars.
I played non-stop for almost the whole day, studying in detail the whole world of the zone, looking into every corner, finding almost everything that can be found.
Along the way, I studied the forum, and was very surprised to learn that the game often crashes, in some cases it actually does not make it possible to play. Save every 5 seconds, and then re-load saves - I'll tell you, it's not for the faint of heart.
Happiness didn't last long... After going to the Dark Valley, I found the following: at the entrance to the location, if you save BEFORE talking with the checkpoint, the save is readable, and does not lead to a crash after loading after 5-10 seconds (someone like it, it even reaches a minute ), but if you save after the conversation - the save is broken, and leads to a crash from the game. If in this case we try to leave the location, we get a broken save, i.e. a save that crashes when you try to load it during client synchronization.
To say that I was upset is to say nothing. The game is up! Opportunities to go further - NO!
I solved it by loading someone else's save. Naturally, this is already someone else's game, someone else's life, someone else's strategy ... But as they say, there is fish for lack of fish and cancer. I started further passage - as a result, I got stuck again, this time in the Red Forest. These are the pies.
To put the next patch and the 3rd time to go through everything from the very beginning - there was no desire.
Everything would have ended there - the game would have gone into the bucket (believe me, the desire to tear the disk to shreds arose many times), but ....
After climbing the expanses of the network, the advice of the members of the forum, the following was found out:
1. Departures almost do not depend on iron in any way.
2. The problem is hiding in the scripts. Here in more detail - for some the game does not crash at all, for others it crashes on the fly. It all depends on how you play the game.
3. Many problems are related to the fact that the game is installed by default in a folder, the path to which contains spaces and Cyrillic characters. For scripts, this is very critical! I advise you to avoid this. We put, for example, in the folder e: GamesStalker2. It is also highly recommended to edit the fsgame.ltx file located in the root folder of the game. Change the first line of the file to $app_data_root$=true|false|E:GamesSTALKER2save , each will have its own path. And then in the folder with the game we create a SAVE folder and copy everything from C: Documents and Settings All Users Documents STALKER-STCS into it. This removes Cyrillic characters from the save paths
4. The most important thing!!! Changing scripts. Their curvature is the main evil!!! Download archive