September 2015 Windows updates KB3086255 breaks many games. Microsoft released twelve (12) bulletins. Five (5) bulletins are identified as Critical and the remaining seven (7) are rated Important in severity.<\/p>\n
The updates address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft,.NET Framework, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype for Business Server, Microsoft Lync Server, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015<\/a> KB3086255<\/p>\n This September 2015 Windows update KB3086255 basically disables secdrv.sys which is an anti-piracy copy protection that is used by many games developers and some other software companies. The driver, secdrv.sys, is used by games which use Macrovision SafeDisc. Without the driver, games with SafeDisc protection would be unable to play on Windows.<\/p>\n You will know very quickly if you are affected by this update when you try to play a game that uses SafeDisc copy protection because you will get a message saying \u201cPlease login with administrator privileges and try again\u201d. or some other similar message saying you need administrator privileges.<\/p>\n If you see that message on Windows 7 or Windows 8 \/ 8.1 then use the fix described in the Microsoft KB This comment from Wikipedia<\/a> explains it<\/p>\n SafeDisc adds a unique\u00a0digital signature<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to the optical media at the time of replication. Each time a SafeDisc-protected program runs, the SafeDisc authenticator performs various security checks and verifies the SafeDisc signature on the optical media. The authentication process takes about 10 to 20 seconds. Once verification has been established, the sequence is complete and the program will start normally.<\/p>\n The SafeDisc signature is designed to be difficult to copy or transfer from the original media. (For example, it might change as a result of\u00a0error correction<\/u><\/a>\u00a0during the copying process.) Certain multimedia programs are designed to run from the PC\u2019s hard drive without accessing files from the program disc after the initial installation. SafeDisc will permit this as long as the consumer retains the original CD or DVD, which is required for authentication each time the program is launched. Failure to place the original disc in the drive when loading the program will prevent validation of the SafeDisc signature.<\/p>\n Shortly after the release of Windows 10, Microsoft announced that games with SafeDisc DRM will not run on its new operating system. Citing security concerns over the software due to the way in which it becomes \u201cdeeply embedded\u201d in the system, Microsoft said \u201cThat\u2019s where Windows 10 says, \u2018Sorry\u2019.\u201d Supporting SafeDisc could have been a possible loophole for computer viruses to exploit.\u00a0[3]<\/u><\/a><\/sup>[4]<\/u><\/a><\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The known issues section says this<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.<\/p>\n For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:<\/p>\n 322756<\/a> How to back up and restore the registry in Windows I honestly cannot see anyone constantly enabling and then disabling the already hated and buggy secdrv.sys driver service on a daily basis. It will get left enabled and then a user will be vulnerable to the attacks currently using it. You will know very quickly if you are affected by this update when you try to play a game because you will get a message saying \u201cPlease login with administrator privileges and try again\u201d.<\/p>\n If you see that message on Windows 7 or Windows 8 \/ 8.1 then use the fix described earlier in the Microsoft KB September 2015 Windows updates KB3086255 breaks many games. Microsoft released twelve (12) bulletins. Five (5) bulletins are identified as Critical and the remaining seven (7) are rated Important in severity. 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\nYou can read all about them on Technet<\/a> and a break down of the most serious ones on Sans ISC diary<\/a>
\nI am just going to mention one September 2015 Windows update which will almost certainly cause a lot of problems for a load of users, mainly gamers who play popular games from a few years ago.<\/p>\n
\nThere have been many security issues with secdrv.sys over the years and Microsoft decided not to allow it to run or be installed at all in windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Operation<\/span><\/h2>\n
Windows 10<\/span><\/h3>\n
Known Issues In This Security Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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sc config secdrv start= disabled<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
sc config secdrv start= demand<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
sc config secdrv start=auto<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
sc start secdrv<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
sc stop secdrv<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nOr, you can edit the registry directly. To do this, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n
\nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\secdrv<\/li>\n
\nType 4 to disable the driver\u2019s service, and then click OK<\/strong>.
\nType 3 to set the driver\u2019s service to manual, and then click OK<\/strong>.
\nType 2 to set the driver\u2019s service to automatic, and then click OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
\nAny game listed here<\/a> that shows securedisc (and possibly securerom) as the DRM method is almost certain not to run with https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/kb\/3086255<\/a> installed and active<\/p>\n
\nIf you see that message in Windows 10 then you are out of luck and the game will not run on Windows 10 There are no known legitimate or safe methods to install or run these older games on Windows 10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"