'Securom isn't bad' according to Maxis

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BigD145:
This isn't the best advice, but it takes care of pretty much all rootkits: run XP64 bit. Rootkits don't install or don't run properly under 64 bit. I have had many games that have problems or refuse to play under this OS, but I have so many more that do work and I don't get the rootkits. EA is utterly wrong when they talk about the disk protections out there, but I find ways to get around it. I shouldn't have to find workarounds, but I also have little choice in the matter.

chris626:
What are the affects of this "securom". Are they very much noticeable? How would i know i have it?

garbagefan2:
Hmm, I don't think I got SecuRom with my game. I have all expansions and stuff packs. Their all installed. I tried to chech my system for Securom, and it wasn't there. Not in the services like they said to delete. No securom folder, no nothing. Do I still have it? I want to make a copy of my game. I bought it, I have a right to. When I said all expansions, I meant Free Time too. I got it as a gift. But since people are having these problems, wouldn't this cause more piracy on their damn games? Pirates remove the protection

Pirated FreeTime = Free game + No Securom
Store-bought FreeTime = -$30 + Securom

Which seems better to you?

maniac19642003:
Quote from: garbagefan2;1155291

Store-bought FreeTime = -$30 + Securom


This means you have a legit copy and access to sites like this, pirated stuff isn't allowed around here as per rules.

garbagefan2:
EA shouldn't be doing this to people then. More people would buy it if there were no worries about getting their computers crashed.

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