Compatibility Testing for a Game Anti-Piracy Technology

Thorough compatibility testing for game protection software across multiple Windows environments.

About project

Solution

Compatibility testing, Failover testing, Recovery testing, System testing

Technologies

Windows OS (7/8/10/Server), ShareX, Odoo, FTP

Country

United States

Industry

Technology

Project Duration

18+ months (ongoing)

Team Composition

4 QA Engineers

1 Project Manager

2 Admins

Challenge

Piracy is a significant challenge in gaming industry, impacting revenue streams for developers worldwide. Our client developed an anti-piracy solution and needed to validate its compatibility and performance across a wide variety of devices and OS configurations. The challenge was to ensure flawless operation of the software on different Windows versions and platforms, including ensuring data protection in case of system failures.

Our team was responsible for extensive compatibility testing, using a broad range of devices to capture every possible performance variance. We needed to provide our client with assurance that their anti-piracy tool would be stable, responsive, and adaptable across all intended environments.

Solutions

Thorough documentation review. We began by meticulously analyzing the project documentation and gathering all necessary requirements to ensure a complete understanding of the testing scope.

Extensive device testing. We utilized between 150 and 180 devices running Windows 7, 8, 10, and Windows Server to conduct thorough compatibility tests. This broad range of hardware and software configurations allowed us to identify potential issues across different platforms.

Compatibility testing. As the primary focus, we performed extensive compatibility tests to verify the software’s performance across various hardware and OS combinations1.

Failover and recovery testing. To ensure data integrity, we conducted failover and recovery tests, simulating system failures to verify that no valuable information was lost during such events.
Detailed reporting. Our team created comprehensive test reports documenting any issues, inconsistencies, or performance anomalies encountered during testing.

Technologies

To ensure seamless compatibility and robust testing across diverse systems, we used a mix of debugging, data handling, and cross-platform testing tools. This setup allowed us to manage large-scale device testing and configuration adjustments efficiently.

  • Windows OS (7/8/10/Server)
  • ShareX
  • Odoo
  • FTP
  • Multiple hardware configurations

Types of testing

System testing

Validated overall software functionality across platforms.

Compatibility testing

Checked system behavior during various failure scenarios.

Recovery testing

Ensured data protection and system recovery capabilities.

Failover testing

Checked system behavior during various failure scenarios.

Results

Our rigorous testing efforts yielded a stable, reliable anti-piracy solution compatible with a vast range of hardware and OS environments. With our compatibility assurance, the software operates smoothly on multiple platforms, supporting the client’s goal to reduce piracy impact in the gaming sector.

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150+

Windows configurations tested

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Successful verification across 4 Windows OS versions

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Continuous quality assurance for product updates

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Zero critical compatibility issues in production

We understand the complexities of cross-platform compatibility

Let our QA specialists stabilize and secure your application’s performance.

    Bruce Mason

    Delivery Director

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