SafeDiscShim

by RibSharkv0.9.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id RibShark.SafeDiscShim --exact --version 0.9.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for SafeDiscShim

SafeDiscShim uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86)

SafeDiscShim_Setup_0.9.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for SafeDiscShim →

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Installers · v0.9.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for SafeDiscShim.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SafeDiscShim on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RibShark.SafeDiscShim --exact --version 0.9.0. winget downloads the installer from RibShark and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install SafeDiscShim silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RibShark.SafeDiscShim --exact 0.9.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for SafeDiscShim?

SafeDiscShim uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: SafeDiscShim_Setup_0.9.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall SafeDiscShim via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id RibShark.SafeDiscShim --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SafeDiscShim's Apps & Features entry.

Is SafeDiscShim free?

SafeDiscShim is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/RibShark/SafeDiscShim) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does SafeDiscShim work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SafeDiscShim directly from the publisher.

How do I keep SafeDiscShim up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id RibShark.SafeDiscShim --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of SafeDiscShim from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.9.0latest
0.1.1