1. starforce only runs when the game using it runs
Bzzt, plain wrong.
Starforce installs drivers that replace OS system level drivers, such as the CD/DVD interfacing drivers. Always running.
And runs in 'Safe' Mode, too.
Prior to Starforce v4, it also introduced security holes through those replacement drivers. Starforce v4 has been Vista certified, so one would assume they've fixed it, though the jury is still out.
2. why are you bothered then? are you gonna copy illegal crap while playing the game?
Irrelevant, now that you'ev been shown what an ignoramous you are.
3. get a life
Touche.