Post by kenny on Dec 19, 2008 4:17:03 GMT -5
I found out the hard way-
EA is using SecuROM for copy protection. Make sure you don't buy PC games from EA.
For those who don't know what SecuROM is, allow me to elaborate.
SecuROM is anti-piracy software. To put it simply, it doesn't work and it also messes with your computer. The program scans for copying programs on your computer, then limits the number of installs to "unique" configurations. So when you upgrade your computer, it counts against your count.
However, the most serious problem with SecuROM is the security hole it makes in your computer. It penetrates your computer down to ring 3 or even ring 0, can prevent you running the game if it detects copy programs on your rig, and on top of that the software remains on your hard drive even when you get rid of the game. It burrows into your registry and is VERY difficult to remove, perhaps even necessitating a formatting of your hard disk.
There is currently a massive class action lawsuit going down about EA's use of this software right now actually, due to this ridiculous and draconian copy protection scheme.
So I warn all of you, don't let EA rape your computer with a root kit, and show them that they can't get customers if they don't trust them. As for me, and my two legit and DRMed copies of Crysis/Warhead? I'll probably play through the games then format my computer, backing up files as necessary. Then I'll never buy a PC title from EA ever again.
EA is using SecuROM for copy protection. Make sure you don't buy PC games from EA.
For those who don't know what SecuROM is, allow me to elaborate.
SecuROM is anti-piracy software. To put it simply, it doesn't work and it also messes with your computer. The program scans for copying programs on your computer, then limits the number of installs to "unique" configurations. So when you upgrade your computer, it counts against your count.
However, the most serious problem with SecuROM is the security hole it makes in your computer. It penetrates your computer down to ring 3 or even ring 0, can prevent you running the game if it detects copy programs on your rig, and on top of that the software remains on your hard drive even when you get rid of the game. It burrows into your registry and is VERY difficult to remove, perhaps even necessitating a formatting of your hard disk.
There is currently a massive class action lawsuit going down about EA's use of this software right now actually, due to this ridiculous and draconian copy protection scheme.
So I warn all of you, don't let EA rape your computer with a root kit, and show them that they can't get customers if they don't trust them. As for me, and my two legit and DRMed copies of Crysis/Warhead? I'll probably play through the games then format my computer, backing up files as necessary. Then I'll never buy a PC title from EA ever again.
