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1d4BestByTest
Joined: 11.12.2010

This is probably something returning with other apps too, but I have returning right now specific with icimizer. So I am analyzing some hands in Holdem manager and have Pokerstars open for some quick notes in the background. So I finished analyzing, completely forgetting that I still have stars open. So I open icmizer for a daily free one and of course, I get a warning on PokerStars. This is with no bad intentions, but I just forget once in like 10(maybe more) times. I of course do my best to not forget it and get the number even higher, but there will always come again a time I forget.

So I answered stars how to fix this. I got a response, but I, first of all, don't understand the email really good and secondly, I think it is mainly focused on the other way around(opening stars with icmizer open). Although the solution maybe work both ways. I add the email below.

Anyone that maybe can first guarantee me it works(the mail is like keeping a lot open+focused the other way) and explains it very clear to me. Do I need to put the "bat" on icmizer instead?

Thanks a lot in advance for anyone that can help me!

A way of achieving this is by using a batch (.BAT) file to terminate the third party tools before starting the Stars software. A batch file is a text file containing a series of commands or instructions to be executed when it is run. This is done at your own risk and we are unable to provide you with further assistance on how to edit the file. If you feel uncomfortable creating or using this technique, we recommend that you simply manually ensure that prohibited tools are not running concurrently with the Stars software.

Before creating the file, you will need to have the following information handy:

The executable files for all the applications you want to close (for example, ICMTrainer.exe for PokerStrategy ICM Trainer, etc).
The directory where your Stars software is installed (for example, c:\program files (x86)\pokerstars).
To create the file, please follow the steps below.

Open Notepad or any other text editor.
Copy the following into the file:
taskkill /f /IM ProhibitedTool1.exe replace ProhibitedTool1.exe, etc. with the executable files of the third-party tools you would like closed
taskkill /f /IM ProhibitedTool2.exe
taskkill /f /IM ProhibitedTool3.exe
start /d "c:\program files (x86)\pokerstars" pokerstarsupdate.exe make sure the folder name is within quotation marks. In addition, make sure that this is the correct folder location of your Stars software
Remove the instructions from the block of text (text between asterisks).
Save the file under the name of your choice, but change the file extension type to ".bat".


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VorpalF2F
Joined: 02.09.2010

This is a good question, and one I've been working on for a bit.
Rather than using Windows' built-in batch language I was working with AutoHotkey, which can detect if a program is open or not.

So if you tried to open ICMIzer, and PokerStars is open, ICMIzer would show a message box then exit
I have a similar problem with Equilab.

Now that I know that it would be of use to others, I'll put more effort into it.


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1d4BestByTest
Joined: 11.12.2010

Thanks a lot! And let me know for sure when you are ready!


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1d4BestByTest
Joined: 11.12.2010

Originally posted by VorpalF2F
This is a good question, and one I've been working on for a bit.
Rather than using Windows' built-in batch language I was working with AutoHotkey, which can detect if a program is open or not.

So if you tried to open ICMIzer, and PokerStars is open, ICMIzer would show a message box then exit
I have a similar problem with Equilab.

Now that I know that it would be of use to others, I'll put more effort into it.

By any chance an update on this? Thanks in advance. And all understanding if it doesn't work out


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VorpalF2F
Joined: 02.09.2010

I've tried a few things, but none I like
The problem is time — it takes a fair bit to get something working correctly.

And one never can find the time — you can only take the time or make the time.

Part of the problem is that PokerStars is very quick to detect a problem program opening — even before it's main window appears.
If they took other actions — like wait 1 minute before warning, it would be easy.


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AlexaCorthala
Joined: 26.03.2021

Hi,

maybe a stupid technical question but- how pokerstars or any other platform is making sure that no one uses ICM tools on a 2nd device with vpn?


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VorpalF2F
Joined: 02.09.2010

Originally posted by AlexaCorthala
Hi,

maybe a stupid technical question but- how pokerstars or any other platform is making sure that no one uses ICM tools on a 2nd device with vpn?

Well they don't, and they can never know if someone has an app on their phone or whatever.
However, they have algorithms that detect changes in playing style.
They can also detect bots apparently but I have no idea how


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