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SafeDisc Windows XP Fix for Microsoft Games

Brief Description
When running a restricted user account with fast user switching under Windows XP, some games will not start correctly. The game requests that the original disk be placed in the drive, even if it is already present. To remedy this issue, download and run this fix.

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Quick Details
File Name:safedisc.exe
Version:SP1
Date Published:3/1/2006
Language:English
Download Size:185 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K

Overview

When running a restricted user account with fast user switching under Windows XP, some games will not start correctly. The game requests that the original disk be placed in the drive, even if it is already present. To remedy this issue, download and run this fix.

This software will change the startup state of the system component needed to start your game from start on demand (on game load), to start at boot (on Windows XP start).

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP
  • You must be logged in as an administrator to run this application; it only runs under Windows XP; it is not needed for Windows 2000/95/98/ME.

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Instructions

  1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download
  2. Do one of the following:
    • To start the installation immediately, click Run.
    • To save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.
    • To cancel the installation, click Cancel.

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