About SafeDiscShim
SafeDiscShim is a compatibility tool that allows for SafeDisc protected games which utilize the insecure Macrovision Security Driver ("secdrv.sys") to run on modern versions of Windows.
SafeDiscShim 0.9.0
SafeDiscShim is a compatibility tool that allows for SafeDisc protected games which utilize the insecure Macrovision Security Driver ("secdrv.sys") to run on modern versions of Windows.
- By RibShark
- Open Source
- Updated Sep 29, 2025
What's new in 0.9.0
- Completely reworked the mechanism for running the injected DLL to hopefully greatly increase stability.
- Added a workaround so users no longer have to delete drvmgt.dll for certain games.
- Full Changelog: v0.1.1...v0.9.0
Technical details
| Publisher | RibShark |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.9.0 |
| Release date | 2025-09-29 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | RibShark.SafeDiscShim |
| Admin rights | Required |
Install SafeDiscShim from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=RibShark.SafeDiscShim -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=RibShark.SafeDiscShim -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=RibShark.SafeDiscShim -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"SafeDiscShim_Setup_0.9.0.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
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SafeDiscShim version history
0.1.1 Feb 4, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is SafeDiscShim free?
Yes. SafeDiscShim is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of SafeDiscShim?
The latest version is 0.9.0, released on Sep 29, 2025.
Is it safe to download SafeDiscShim?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with b4c355ec63047a09c20c286c083fcad1031d47a2c17eac0de12b96d377ec369f.
Which Windows versions does SafeDiscShim support?
SafeDiscShim runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install SafeDiscShim silently?
Run the offline installer with "SafeDiscShim_Setup_0.9.0.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=RibShark.SafeDiscShim -e --silent.
How do I uninstall SafeDiscShim?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find SafeDiscShim and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=RibShark.SafeDiscShim -e.
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