After foolishly playing around with trojans/exploits and the like I decided to check the worthiness of Process Explorer. One thing that stood out as not being normal was PSIService which I promptly disabled, deleted the service and removed all offending PSI*.dll files.
After removing this ProtexisLicensing crap from my install I found that two programs that I have installed failed to open due to the missing spyware: Corel's Paint Shop Pro XI and RPGMXP.
Luckily I found a workaround: rename PSIKey.dll to PsiClient.dll and everything returns to normal sans the afore mentioned .dll files and service running. Just for reference, to delete the service use the command "sc delete ProtexisLicensing" in the run box or command prompt.
Obviously this defective attempt at DRM does nothing as both of the Protexis affected programs were not only easily had Protexis bypassed but were pirated in the first place. (Not condoning piracy or admitting to having pirated software of course.)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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