SafeDisc
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SafeDisc is a copy protection program for Microsoft Windows applications and games distributed on optical disc. Created by Macrovision Corporation, it was aimed to hinder unauthorized disc duplication. The program was first introduced in 1998 and was discontinued on March 31, 2009.[1]
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Quick Facts Developer(s), Initial release ...
Developer(s) | Macrovision Corporation (1999–2007) Trymedia (2008–2009) |
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Initial release | 1998; 26 years ago (1998) |
Final release | 4.90.010
/ 2 May 2008; 16 years ago (2008-05-02) |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
Platform | x86 |
Available in | English |
Type | Copy protection |
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Although the stated use is to prevent piracy, many, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, believe it is used to restrict one's fair-use rights.[2][3]