splash Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Hi, I installed a new memory module in my system and now FC2 asks for an a activation. It that behaviour normal? Thanks.
Blaze Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 As far as I can remember yes. When it detects new hardware it thinks it's a new system and must be activated again. i7 7700K | 32GB RAM | GTX 1080Ti | Rift CV1 | TM Warthog | Win 10 "There will always be people with a false sense of entitlement. You can want it, you can ask for it, but you don't automatically deserve it. "
schroedi Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 remove the Memory and try if the game works. Then deactivate it and put the memory in again, then reactivate.
Rhinox Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 IIRC HW-changes are "awarded" by certain amount of points, and memory upgrade alone should not require new activation. But if you just accumulated enough to reach given threshold, re-activation request was triggered.
joey45 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 There's a list floating around on what values are what. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
Manuel Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Did not cause my system to reactivate... went from 8 to 16 about 3 Weeks ago (with 1.2.2) PC: Asus P8Z77-M Mainboard; Intel i5-3570K (4x3,4Ghz) mit Scythe Mugen 3 CPU Kühler; 16Gb Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz; Nvidia GTX570 1280mb; Samsung 830 SSD; Samsung HDD Flight Sim Gear: TM Warthog; Saitek Pro Pedals; TM Cougars on an 19" screen; TrackIR 5 w/ trackclip pro; Logitech G35 headset
EtherealN Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 There's a list floating around on what values are what. List is in FC2 Quickstart manual, found in the Doc folder of the installation: If StarForce detects changes to your computer hardware/software as described below, an activation will be required. The game include 8 (eight) activations and 10 (ten) deactivations. It's important to note that deactivations are utilized to save your activations when altering your PC hardware/software. Before conducting a PC upgrade/OS re-install, you can deactivate the product and when complete, reactivate without a loss of activations. http://www.star-force.com/support/users/deactivate/ An activation will be required if the hardware/software changes exceed 12 points as rated below: CPU ID: 13 Windows PID: 3 Computer Name: 3 Hard drive volume serial number: 3 MAC address: 6 RAM amount: 6 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
splash Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks for your answers. I have Vmware installed too, so probably I reach the limit for an activation. I tried to uninstall memory modules, deactivate, install again and reactivate.
EtherealN Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Ah, yes, depending on how they are handled, virtual machines and similar things can cause problems - depending on the exact usage scenario, it is possible that DCS simply cannot see what is virtual and what is real. (From what I understand, being able to see that would require that the system include drivers, but as a concession to user privacy and system security Eagle Dynamics elected to not use a DRM system with drivers.) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
Rhinox Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 An activation will be required if the hardware/software changes exceed 12 points as rated below: CPU ID: 13 Windows PID: 3 Computer Name: 3 Hard drive volume serial number: 3 MAC address: 6 RAM amount: 6 Are you sure this list is complete and valid? Because I remember I had to re-activate FC2 after I upgraded graphic card (nothing else)...
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