From the StarForce site
About Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility
Microsoft Beta Testers who want to play StarForce protected games under Microsoft Windows Vista Beta need to download a special driver update from:
http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip
The update has been tested by StarForce and Microsoft testers to work with “Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory” and other games.
StarForce drivers will be signed as soon as Microsoft launches the drivers’ digital signature program for Windows Vista.
Please visit our website for driver updates regularly or subscribe to our newsletter.
Also note that following your publishers’ news and updates may help solving compatibility issues.
Contact our support for more information
support@star-force.com
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