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[H1] YOU CREATEWE PROTECT

[H6] for more than 20 years

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[H1] code protection against reverse engineeringand analysis

[H6] for all operating systems and platforms

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[H1] Viewprotecteddocuments

[H6] on any device from Mac to smartphone

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[H1] own uniqueDRM system

[H6] to prevent piracy

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[H1] STARFORCE is the worldmarket leader

[H6] in information protectionon optical media and USB

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[H2] StarForce
provides progressive protection mechanisms

[H5] Protection of digital content
against copying and piracy

[H5] Protection of software and games
against analysis and modification

[H5] document copy protection against
leakage inside and outside the perimeter

[H5] flexible software licensing
management to control sales and distribution

[H5] Ensuring the integrity
of software environment on ATMs and servers

[H5] Custom development
to protect your product against any threats

[H2] Protection against copying
by binding to a unique physical object

[H6] ONLINE ACTIVATION WITH BINDING TO A USER DEVICE

Binding to the parameters of a personal device is used to protect software, games, electronic documents and video files against illegal copying and distribution. Activation of access is performed via the Internet by entering a serial number which parameters can be changed.
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[H6] USB FLASH DRIVE

Access to protected files can be obtained only if the original USB flash drive is connected with the personal computer. The clients can install protection at any convenient time over the Internet and use their own media they purchase according to our recommendations.
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[H6] OPTICAL DISCS

Protection with binding to CD and DVD is a reliable way to fight piracy when you need to distribute large batches of files to the users with poor internet connection. We cooperate with a large number of replication plants to prepare protected CDs/DVDs quickly for your comfort.
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[H6] REMOTE SERVER

The  protected  application  connects  to  the  StarForce  License  Control  Service  by  the  Internet  every  time  it  launches.  This  binding  type  allows  you  to  control  the  use  of the transferred files - to revoke access quickly or set other restrictions if necessary.
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[H6] LOCAL SERVER

A  perfect  choice  if  you  use  multiple  copies  of  a  protected  application  /  workplaces  within  one  local  network.  Access  control  is  performed  by  the  license  accounting  service that installed on the server in the company's local network.
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[H6] COMBINED BINDINGS

The client can use any available combination of binding methods within one protection project depending on the Internet access, developer's  requirements  and  users'  wishes.  We  can  develop  custom  binding  method   especially  for  you.
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[H2] Companies
that trust us

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Slightly Mad Studios
[IMG: United Kingdom]
StarForce Technologies protects online games developed by Slightly Mad Studios. StarForce solution prevents the use of cheats and bots, and other fraudulent activity in order to allow gamers to enjoy fair competition and a well-deserved victory. Such protection is especially important for a variety of racing games, where competition is a central component of the gameplay.

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ABInBev - SUN InBev Russia
[IMG: Belgium]
AB Inbev is the largest producer of refreshment drinks in the world. As any other corporations, AB InBev uses a large amount of documentation in electronic form that is need to be reliably protected against leakage. StarForce Technologies protects the most sensitive documents at ABInBev preventing their unauthorized copying, forwarding and printing.

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Sector3 Studios
[IMG: Sweden]
Sector3 Studios AB is a Swedish game developer committed to the creation of realistic championship experiences for motorsport series worldwide, including: DTM, ADAC GT Masters, and the WTCC. The StarForce protection system provides to Sector3 Studios reliable solution to prevent modification, unauthorized access, hacking, analysis and debugging of MMO games.

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Netmarble Games
[IMG: South Korea]
Netmarble Games is a large game publishing company based in South Korea. The company has developed many mobile games including Seven Knights, Raven (Evilbane in the U.S.), Marvel: Future Fight, and Star Wars: Force Arena. StarForce helps Netmarble to protect source code of free-to-play mobile games for Android and iOS against reverse engineering and analysis.

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The National Digital Library (Elar)
[IMG: Russia]
Providing all the Russian citizens with free access to all published, publishing and stored articles and research papers in the funds of Russian libraries. This is includes the history and culture monuments and masterpieces of any time periods from the middle ages till the latest works of authorship.

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M-Logos, an online store of digital law books
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StarForce copy protection solution provides protection against copying and unauthorized distribution for the books published by the M-Logos Law Institute. The protection includes access control, binding to the user's device to prevent copying and neutralization of screen capturing. The M-Logos online store has integration with the StarForce License Control Service to generate serial numbers automatically after a book is puchased.

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Crytek Kiev
[IMG: Ukraine]
Warface, a new-generation multiplayer online shooter game created by Crytek, uses the StarForce MMOG solution to prevent cheating in the game. Crytek started to use the StarForce solution before the launch of beta-version of the game. This approach allowed the game developer to avoid many problems caused by exploiting game vulnerabilities to cheat and break the game balance.

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EDRLab
[IMG: France]
EDRLab is engaged in developing a platform for publishers who prefer to distribute books in EPUB format. StarForce C++ Obfuscator was purchased to protect sensitive sections of the code of the DRM system that is responsible for restricting access to copyright-protected materials.

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Tinkoff Bank
[IMG: Russia]
Tinkoff Bank has launched a network of ATMs that are protected by SoftControl against the run of malicious software. This solution ensures software integrity during operation and preserves the system in the known good condition.

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Eagle Dynamics
[IMG: Russia]
Eagle Dynamics has been using the StarForce protection system since 2005. Currently, the company use binding to the user's computer with online activation of the serial number. StarForce technologies provide reliable protection for games and DLC against illegal copying without affecting the performance and the gameplay.

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Cybird
[IMG: Japan]
Cybird develops and produces entertaining games for popular mobile platforms. The company is a business known by their mobile romance games in iOS, Kindle, and Android. The most important thing about the software for any developer is the source code and its integrity. StarForce Technologies provides Cybird with a solution that helps solve the problem of hacking and leaking critical parts of the source code.

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[IMG: Corel]

[IMG: Riot Games]

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[IMG: Netmarble]

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[H2] STARFORCE
offers

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[H6] Protection as a turnkey service

StarForce employees establish protection and deliver finished files to the client

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[H6] Self-protection tools

The client accesses the account and can independently configure the protection

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[H6] Protection technologies

We pass the source codes of protection to the client so that he/she can use it at his/her own discretion

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[H2] StarForce
product family

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[H6] STARFORCE TECHNOLOGIES

StarForce Technologies is a leading developer of software solutions for the control and protection of software and digital content against hacking, leaks, illegal copying and distribution.
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[H6] SFCONTENT.COM

SFContent.com is a web service that helps you to protect electronic documents, books, images, videos and HTML files and to track their distribution online.
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[H6] ASPACK SOFTWARE

ASPack Software is a product line for an affordable price, which allows to protect applications against analysis and reverse engineering and control their distribution.
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[H6] SFLETTER.COM

SFLetter.com is a secure email service that allows the sender to control access to the email and attachments, as well as prevent copying and forwarding to the third parties.
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[H6] SAFENSOFT

SoftControl products allow the complex protection of servers, workstations, self-service devices by ensuring the integrity of software to prevent internal and external attacks.
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StarForce Player

StarForce Add-in for MS Office

StarForce Plugin for R7 Office

StarForce Reader

StarForce Content

StarForce Audio/Video

StarForce E-m@il Enterprise

StarForce Content Enterprise

StarForce ProActive

StarForce Disc

StarForce Universal

StarForce MMOG

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce ProActive for Traders

StarForce C++ Obfuscator

StarForce Crypto

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Business information security

Electronic documents protection

Protection of books, educational software and e-learning materials

Software and games protection

Source code protection and obfuscation

Video and audio files protection

Data protection on USB flash drives

CD/DVD optical discs protection

Copy protection with binding

DRM protection for software and files

Software licensing

ATM security

Custom software development

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News

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StarForce Legends

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[H1] Our clients

StarForce software protection and licensing system is widely use in various sectors of industry worldwide.

Сustom development

Multimedia, computer games

Education

Software development

Construction

Publishing

Transport

State institutions

Telecommunication

Medicine and health

Oil and gas

Legislation

Sport

Finances

Movie industry

FMCG

[H2] Сustom development

[H3] Agenda

Development solutions for specific tasks

[H3] Clients

[H2] Multimedia, computer games

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated games and program. Necessity to cover games development investments

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Delay of pirated versions appearance during sales peak period

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive

StarForce MMOG

StarForce Disc

StarForce Universal

[H3] Clients

[H2] Education

[H3] Agenda

Necessity of electronic manuals and textbook protection for elementary and high schools. Manuals and books are easily copied by students that leads to publisher's revenue loss

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection implementation + Licensing system, absence of pirated programs

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive

StarForce Audio/Video

StarForce Disc

StarForce Content

[H3] Clients

[H2] Software development

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated program. Necessity to cover development investments

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Delay of pirated versions appearance or its complete absence during program lifetime. Available cracked programs operate incorrectly

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce Crypto

StarForce Content

[H3] Clients

[H2] Construction

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated copies of programs for 3D facade designing. Very expensive software, developer needs to cover its investments

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Delay of pirated versions appearance. Cracked programs operate incorrectly

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce Disc

[H3] Clients

[H2] Publishing

[H3] Agenda

Uncontrolled distribution of papers, magazines and electronic books. Right holder loses a certain part of income

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation for electronic books and documents. Delay or absence of unauthorized versions appearance

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce Disc

StarForce Content

[H3] Clients

[H2] Transport

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated versions of electronic spare parts catalogs for cars and aviation industry, coast security program systems, simulator programs and other. Program vendors get revenue loss

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Delay of pirated versions appearance. Pirates don't have enough time to release updated programs. Available cracked programs operate incorrectly

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce Disc

StarForce Crypto

[H3] Clients

[H2] State institutions

[H3] Agenda

Crack and appearance of program pirated copies. Citizens could be served incorrectly, that leads to authorities reputation lost. Program right holders gets revenue loss

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Complete absence or considerable delay of pirated copies appearance

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce Disc

StarForce Content

[H3] Clients

[H2] Trade

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated program for online and offline trade activity. Could leads to mistakes in financial and authorities reports. Right holder loses a certain part of income

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Considerable delay of pirated versions appearance. Cracked programs operate incorrectly

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive for Business

[H3] Clients

[H2] Telecommunication

[H3] Agenda

Leakage of personal data and phone numbers data bases

[H3] Solution

Implementation of protection against cracking and copying

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce Disc

[H3] Clients

[H2] Medicine and health

[H3] Agenda

Crack and appearance of program pirated copies for medicine institutions. Pirated software could operates incorrectly during operations. Right holder gets revenue loss

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Complete absence of pirated copies

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive

[H3] Clients

[H2] Oil and gas

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of illegal electronic catalogues for oilrigs designing, as well as illegal distribution of software intended for internal use by employees for educational purposes

[H3] Solution

УProtection against leakage of confidential information by preventing copying of documents and hacking programs

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce Content

StarForce Disc

[H3] Clients

[H2] Legislation

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated multimedia code of laws. Software right holder loses income

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection + Licensing system implementation. Delay of pirated versions appearance. Pirates don't have enough time to release updated catalogues

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce ProActive

[H3] Clients

[H2] Sport

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of pirated multimedia software for football judges training

[H3] Solution

Copy and crack protection implementation. Pirates don't have enough time to release illegal versions before updated ones are appeared

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce Disc

[H3] Clients

[H2] Movie Industry

[H3] Agenda

Appearance of illegal mobies' copies. Right holder gets revenue loss

[H3] Solution

DVD discs copy protection. Complete absence or considerable delay of illegal DVD disc copies appearance

[H3] Используемые продукты StarForce

StarForce Audio/Video

[H3] Clients

[H2] FMCG

[H3] Agenda

Leak of corporate documents intended for distribution among the employees within and outside the company’s information system. These documents contain confidential information that is the subject of intellectual property

[H3] Solution

Implementation of protection against illegal copying and unauthorized viewing. Tracking of electronic documents

[H3] StarForce products in use

StarForce Content

[H3] Clients

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[H1] News

16.02.2023
New StarForce Reader released for Android
We have released a new version of StarForce Reader for Android

19.01.2023
New StarForce Reader released for iOS
We have released a new version of StarForce Reader for iOS

13.01.2023
New StarForce Reader released for macOS
We have released a new version of StarForce Reader for macOS

26.12.2022
New StarForce Reader released for Windows
We have released a new version of StarForce Reader for Windows

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Products

StarForce Player

StarForce Add-in for MS Office

StarForce Plugin for R7 Office

StarForce Reader

StarForce Content

StarForce Audio/Video

StarForce E-m@il Enterprise

StarForce Content Enterprise

StarForce ProActive

StarForce Disc

StarForce Universal

StarForce MMOG

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce ProActive for Traders

StarForce C++ Obfuscator

StarForce Crypto

Product Wizard

Solutions

Business information security

Electronic documents protection

Protection of books, educational software and e-learning materials

Software and games protection

Source code protection and obfuscation

Video and audio files protection

Data protection on USB flash drives

CD/DVD optical discs protection

Copy protection with binding

DRM protection for software and files

Software licensing

ATM security

Custom software development

Product Wizard

Protect documents

Press

News

Blog

Press

Press-kit

About

Profile

StarForce Legends

Certificates and patents

Testimonials

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[H1] StarForce ProActive for Business

This advanced solution is designed to protect software against illegal replication, license breach, reverse engineering and hacking. The key benefits of StarForce ProActive for Business are the availability of a wide range of possible binding objects, support for protecting different types of applications (code and data) and the ability to run them on virtual machines without losing protection reliability.
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Overview
Benefits
Use
How it works
Features

StarForce ProActive for Business is recommended for protection of business applications that are designed to work in either a “thin client-server”/”fat client-server” configuration, or as a stand-alone application, running on a server or a workstation.

[H2] StarForce ProActive for Business provides protection against the following threats

Illegal software copying and distribution

Breach of license (expiration time, number of user licenses, number of runs, etc.)

Analysis and reverse engineering to modify software

[H2] StarForce licensing models

Demo
Trial
Try&Die
Buy Only
Rent / Subscription

Provides the product with reduced functionality, but without time limitations
Allows the end-user to use the product for a certain period of time for free. After the trial period ends, the end-user can only continue using the application in case of license purchasing
Provides the end-user access to the product for a certain period of time, without a paid license. After this trial period expires, the application can no longer be run
Provides full access to the product with a valid (paid) license
Provides the end-user access to the product with time limitations. After the expiration date, a new period must be paid to continue work with the product

[H2] How StarForce ProActive for Business works

When an application is being protected on StarForce Server, its code has some modification that prevents the software from running, unless two tests have been passed:

A check that the license complies with its restrictions

Authentication of the license. This includes the verification of the binding object: an object that is hard to imitate. The license is bound to this object at activation

The existence of a license is confirmed by a serial number. A serial number is a unique string of characters that identifies a specific license. License restrictions for each serial number can be edited by using StarForce License Management Server. The Server has a user friendly web interface that helps to manage licenses in one click, e.g. to renew or revoke licenses, to change functional limitations or the number of end-users. Additionally, StarForce License Management Server allows to collect statistics to have the latest info on usage of the application.
In case of USB drive binding a license is confirmed by the presence of a device with definite parameters. The way a license is authorized depends on the selected binding object.

[H2] StarForce ProActive for Business binding objects

Binding Object
How It Works
Use

A computer (a server or a workstation)
[IMG: Binding to PC]

The protected application binds to the computer when you install or run the application for the first time. During the activation process, StarForce License Management Server collects the info on the computer parameters and associates it with the serial number to establish a binding. For subsequent runs the connection to StarForce License Management Server is not required.
The easiest way of binding, ideally suits applications that are run on physical computers (not virtual machines).

USB drive
[IMG: Binding to USB]

The protected application can be run only if a special USB flash drive is inserted in the PC.
This is an ideal binding object for a closed enterprise network or for situations when a protected application is used on many different computers.

Local server
[IMG: Binding to local server]

In order to be launched, the protected application requires a connection to the License Control Service that is installed on the local network. The Service is bound to the computer where it is installed. The Service monitors the number of connections and does not allow having more end users than allowed by the license (client-server model).
This binding method is the best option in case it is necessary to install software on many computers within one local network (one company). It is used if the protected application is run on virtual machines, because a usual computer binding in this case is not reliable enough.

Remote Server
[IMG: Binding to remote server]

In order to be launched, the protected application requires a connection to StarForce License Control Service over the Internet. The Service verifies the serial number, controls the license restrictions and prevents the launching of illegal software copies.
This method enables full control of the protected application in real time. You have an opportunity to prolong, revoke, add new users at any moment. It also supports running on virtual machines.

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High degree of tamper resistance, confirmed by many years of experience and market experts.

[IMG: Statistics reports]

Statistics reports for marketing analysis and sales forecasting.

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Support of virtual machines.

[IMG: Fast to market]

Fast to market because of the use of cloud technology for software protection.

[IMG: any distribution schemes]

Support of any distribution schemes, including rights transfer (licenses of various types) to dealers and partners. The protected application can be distributed on disks, flash discs or via Internet.

[IMG: e-commerce]

Possibility to synchronize the client’s e-commerce and StarForce License Management Server to fully automate the process of selling software.

[IMG: distribution policy]

Support of changing the distribution policy for the released software.

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Periodic license confirmation.

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A broad selection of licensing models for sales and business: Demo, Try&Buy, Try&Die, Buy Only, Subscription, Lease.

[IMG: client-server model]

Support of client-server model and different ways of binding.

[IMG: binding to USB flash drive]

Ability to bind a protected product to any USB flash drives.

Integration of protection into software build in automatic mode.

[H2] Protection for “thin client–server” applications

The development of internet technologies stimulates the growth of the use of client-server software, where an end-user needs nothing except a browser and internet connection to access the service. In this case it is necessary to protect the server from replication and to control the number of end users.

[H3] Phasis

Phasis, a software developer, has a product, protected with StarForce ProActive for Business. This is a content management system that helps people to watch movies and TV shows over Internet. The price of the system is calculated on the basis of a core license with a number of end-user licenses. Therefore, it is very important for the developer to control the number of end-users and to protect the server against copying and transferring it, for example, to another region.
In this case, the developer can choose one of two objects to bind the application to: the computer on which the software is run or the Remote Server,  in case a virtual machine is being used. Phasis uses both variants depending on their clients’ plans.

[H2] Protection for “fat client–server” applications

A fat client is an alternative to a browser-based client. Business software developers use fat client applications to be installed on workstations to improve performance and reliability. During the working process, users interact with, e.g., the database installed on the server.

[H3] Vetrix

Vetrix specializes in software development for contact-centers. The company uses binding to Local Server for copy protection and user license control. It helps to save time and resources for deployment. However, for remote workstations the customer can use binding to the user's computer or to Remote Server.

[H2] Protection of stand-alone application

You can use various binding objects to protect an application: a computer, Local Server, Remote Server. If the protected product is run on a virtual machine, it makes sense to opt for binding to Remote Server, as in this case hardware settings can’t be imitated and the developer is able to monitor the application in real time. If a product is run on a physical server or computer, it’s better to use this for binding.

[H3] StarForce C++ Obfuscator

StarForce created a program for C++ obfuscation and offers it to its customers for testing and purchasing. To prevent possible unauthorized actions such as the illegal software copying, StarForce has decided to protect the product using StarForce ProActive for Business. To achieve better control over the program, binding to Remote Server is chosen.

[H2] Protection via StarForce Cloud

1
Download and install StarForce Protection Studio (available for free).

2
Using StarForce Protection Studio, select software functions that will be protected against analysis and reverse engineering. This action is not essential, but strongly recommended for a higher class protection.

3
Set the parameters of protection and binding.

4
Customize the elements of the GUI (if needed).

5
Protect the application via StarForce Cloud (Internet connection is necessary).

6
Generate test serial numbers.

7
Test the protected application.

8
Generate release serial numbers.

9
Start selling.

You can protect your software any time you like.

[H2] Protection by StarForce specialists

[H3] StarForce offers the following chargeable services

Protection is performed by StarForce employees and may include:

Protection with functions selection.

Protection without functions selection.

Protection with functions to be selected by the customer.

Analysis of the protection performed by the customer.

[H2] Supported technologies

[H3] StarForce ProActive for Business covers the protection of the following software modules

Native Windows applications. Usually these applications are written in C++, less often in Delphi

.NET-applications, including server applications, based on ASP .NET technology. These applications are usually written in C#, less frequently in VB .NET, Managed C++

In some cases, StarForce ProActive for Business protects other types of applications. This becomes possible in case the application or the module that is responsible for its execution (e.g., an interpreter) can be fully or partially converted into a Native Windows or .NET application. This way it is possible to protect the applications developed in the following languages:

Java

PHP

Python

Другие

Please contact us if you need a consultation from our specialist.

[H2] Technical parameters

[H3] Protection features

Protection of code inside the function / protection of the imported function call

Extra protection of internal variables with hidden classes

Activation of the application modes depending on serial number parameters

Silent activation

GUI customization

Protection of unlimited number of files

Data files protection

Beta version and promotional copy protection

Patch and add-on protection

Selection of binding objects

StarForce SDK included

Disc binding

[H2] DRM features

[H3] Licensing options and settings

Serial number expiration date

License start date

License activation date (activate no later than …)

Periodic license confirmation

Regional settings

Continuous run setting

Maximum number of runs setting

Serial number blacklisting

[H3] Serial number activation/generation statistics

By date

By title

By distribution channel

By serial number or batch

Overall statistics

By countries/td>

Diagrams, tables and graphics of activations

[H2] Supported operating systems for work stations

Windows Vista 32/64-bit

Windows 7 32/64-bit

Windows 8 32/64-bit

Windows 10 32/64-bit

Products

StarForce Player

StarForce Add-in for MS Office

StarForce Plugin for R7 Office

StarForce Reader

StarForce Content

StarForce Audio/Video

StarForce E-m@il Enterprise

StarForce Content Enterprise

StarForce ProActive

StarForce Disc

StarForce Universal

StarForce MMOG

StarForce ProActive for Business

StarForce ProActive for Traders

StarForce C++ Obfuscator

StarForce Crypto

Product Wizard

Solutions

Business information security

Electronic documents protection

Protection of books, educational software and e-learning materials

Software and games protection

Source code protection and obfuscation

Video and audio files protection

Data protection on USB flash drives

CD/DVD optical discs protection

Copy protection with binding

DRM protection for software and files

Software licensing

ATM security

Custom software development

Product Wizard

Protect documents

Press

News

Blog

Press

Press-kit

About

Profile

StarForce Legends

Certificates and patents

Testimonials

Contacts

Product Wizard

Home  >  Solutions  >  CD/DVD copy protection

[H1] Optical disc protection. CD and DVD protection
Despite the fact that digital sales channels are used widely, CDs and DVDs are still popular due to their economical way to distribute electronic information in the regions where the internet connection is poor. Besides, using of CDs and DVDs suits you best, if you need to protect files with binding to the physical objects instead of binding to user devices. Using of CD/DVD is closely linked to optical disc protection.
Any type of data can be burnt on discs, such as software for commercial use or e-learning materials for students. However, normal CDs and DVDs can be bought in any store and the information can be easily copied from one disc to another and spread without the owner's permission. How to ensure optical disc protection in this case?
We offer a reliable solution of optical disc protection which is invisible for end-users but it becomes an unbreakable barrier for potential hackers. Adding copy CD/DVD protection technology to optical discs still remains the only one effective measure against hacking.
We're concerned about our customers, so end users will never know about the built-in protection system of StarForce until they use the protected disc in a legitimate way.
[H2] How optical disс protection works
The main method used in CD/DVD protection is "binding" to a physical object that can’t be forged.
First, files are protected with StarForce solution, then the content is bound to the original optical disc topology. As a result the protected files can’t be run from replicated or emulated CDs and DVDs.
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[IMG: CD copy protection]
StarForce protects files by encrypting them in a special way.
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[IMG: Disc protection with key]
Key for decryption is built in CD/DVD.
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[IMG: Copy protected disc]
The protected files can be opened only if the original disc with the key is inserted in the user's computer.
[H2] Would you like to burn files on discs by yourself or order CD/DVDs at a manufacturing plant?
[IMG: CD copy protection at plant]
[IMG: DVD copy protection at home]
[H2] To order CD/DVDs at a manufacturing plant
[IMG: Optical media plant]
[H3] CD/DVD protection with disc keys
Disc key is required to activate protected disc. The CD/DVD protection system corresponds to the disc key entered by a user to the physical parameters of the protected disc. Protected discs can be replayed without additional equipment on any object.

Discs can be manufactured in any number at any replication plant.
End user has to enter a disc key manually while running the protected disc the first time.
[H3] CD/DVD protection without disc keys. Keyless technology
No disc key is required to activate a protected disc. When the disc is activated, the protection system automatically authenticates the disc. User doesn't need to perform any extra actions. Protected discs can be replicated without additional equipment, but only at the plants certified by StarForce. Optical disc protection will be perfomed at the high level.

An end user doesn’t need to enter a disc key. Our dics key is manufactured by keyless technology.
Discs can be replicated only at the plants certified by StarForce. The list of certified plants you can see here
[H2] To burn files on discs by yourself
[IMG: Burn CD at home]
[H3] CD-R/DVD-R protection with discs in one set
It best suits for distribution in small lots. The method developed by StarForce engineers includes CD-R or DVD-R media. Disc key isn't required to activate a protected disc. The material can be burned on protected discs with any equipment for disc replication or household CD/DVD drive.
You can purchase discs with built-in CD/DVD protection which you can burn everywhere
An end user doesn’t need to enter a disc key – there is a silent activation
You need to order CDs and DVDs here
[H3] Binding to USB drive instead of CD/DVD
We recommend you to use USB flash drive instead of CD/DVD if you plan to produce protected material by your own. In this case, you can take any USB flash drive you like and prepare your own content for distribution within a few hours not leaving home.

You can use any USB flash drives for recording the content
Read more about copy protection on USB drives
[H2] Order

[H2] FAQ
How much does it cost?

The cost includes a license for 12 months and a fee for CD/DVD quantity. To learn the details please complete the form above.
Can I use usual CDs and DVDs which can be bought at any store to burn protected files?

StarForce protection is based on binding to an optical disc which has unique characteristics that cannot be falsified. That is why we designed special CDs and DVDs with nonstandard geometry, where keys for decryption are located. For small batches we offer to purchase discs from our office in Moscow, Russia, and big batches can be ordered at local plants certified by StarForce.
Can I copy protected files from a StarForce CD or DVD?

The files can be copied but they will be encrypted. And a user will not be able open them without a StarForce disc inserted in the PC.
What types of files can be protected?

The list is the following:
Applications (exe, dll).
Video and audio (avi, mpeg, mp4, mp3, etc.).
Flash files (flv, swf).
Documents (pdf, doc, xls, jpg, etc.).
HTML files.
Presentations (ppt).
Is there a difference between protection of different types of files: applications, video and documents?

Yes, there is some difference. Every file format requires special algorithms and protection tools.
Can I protect files and burn discs by myself or do I need to send it to StarForce?

You can choose the variant you like. For protecting software and multimedia files you may need programming skills.
Is it possible to use protected DVDs in DVD players or other devices besides a PC?

No, it isn’t. Protected discs work in PCs with Windows OS only.
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[H3] Testimonials

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[IMG: Data protection on USB]