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Conflict with disc emulator software detected.

Greetings all!

This little problem is really starting to annoy me. It's happening when I try to launch the game Deus Ex: Invisible War. I googled the error message and from the results I'm guessing the CD has some copy protection software on it. Most links point to a securom software or something. But all the solutions say turn off or uninstall your emulation software but I'm not sure I have any installed anyway..

I do have some Roxio files leftover (C:\Program Files\Roxio\Roxio MyDVD DE) nothing much in there tho. Could they be causing the problem?
Any solutions lads?

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Short summary and what to try first: that exact message is the SecuROM disc‑check refusing to run because it detected disc‑emulation software or leftover emulation drivers on the PC. SecuROM provides a Diagnostics/Analysis tool (the “Launch Analysis” flow) to generate an AnalysisLog.sr0 that you can send to their support or the game publisher for a tailored answer. (support.securom.com)

Practical checklist (do these in order):

  1. Make sure the original, physical disc is in a local drive, then quit/unmount any virtual drives and exit tray apps (Daemon Tools, Alcohol, Virtual Clone, Nero, etc.), reboot.
  2. Reveal and remove ghost virtual devices: open a command prompt and run
    set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
start devmgmt.msc

    then in Device Manager choose View → Show hidden devices and uninstall any greyed / “virtual” DVD‑CD or non‑Plug‑and‑Play drivers you recognize as emulators. (learn.microsoft.com)

  3. If a special kernel layer like SPTD is present (used by some emulators) it often needs to be disabled/uninstalled using the vendor instructions — there are official removal/disable steps because that driver can hide itself and protect its registry keys. Do that before re-testing. (pro.daemon-help.com)

Find persistent startup/services/drivers: use Autoruns (Sysinternals) to spot and disable leftover services, drivers or startup items that mention “daemon”, “sptd”, “virtual”, “roxio”, “px engine”, etc. Uninstall with the vendor/uninstaller or use the vendor cleanup utility rather than just deleting program folders. (learn.microsoft.com)

If the problem remains, run SecuROM’s “Launch Analysis” on the game executable (creates AnalysisLog.sr0) and send it to SecuROM or the game publisher as instructed — they can identify exactly which driver/service the protection is detecting. Back up the registry and create a restore point before editing or deleting drivers; avoid unofficial “no‑CD” cracks (they’re risky/illegal). For those leftover Roxio PX files often leave drivers behind; for a full clean + reinstall and generating the SecuROM analysis log is the right next step. (support.securom.com)

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I just deleted any Roxio files and it still gives the same error message...Could there be stuff left over in the registry maybe? How would I go about deleting them or should I?

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Conflict with disc emulator software detected.

Greetings all!

This little problem is really starting to annoy me. It's happening when I try to launch the game Deus Ex: Invisible War. I googled the error message and from the results I'm guessing the CD has some copy protection software on it. Most links point to a securom software or something. But all the solutions say turn off or uninstall your emulation software but I'm not sure I have any installed anyway..

I do have some Roxio files leftover (C:\Program Files\Roxio\Roxio MyDVD DE) nothing much in there tho. Could they be causing the problem?
Any solutions lads?

IM haveing That same Bullshit problem with the Dues Ex: Invisible war, i got it off Verizon Games On Demand, i pay good money for that option and all the games are constintley F-ing up. It worked at first but kept shutting down at a certain part in the game, then i tried redownloading it and KAPUT!. anyway im really pissed cuz that was a sweet ass game.

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