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    What is Securom and what happens if I remove it?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by darthvader1432, Dec 6, 2009.

  1. darthvader1432

    darthvader1432 - Audiophile -

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    Do I have to worry about it if everything on my computer seems to be working correctly? I know it's on me system because I looked at the folder in regedit. If I uninstall it will I be able to play my games correctly still?

    Is it harmful to my system in any way?
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 6, 2009
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    Securom is pretty limited on what it does. If you use software that allows you to run isos, it can cause some conflictions. An example would be, I use a program to run my backup isos for most of my cd's COD6, orange box, devil may cry 4 all work, but if I try to install fallout 3 with this method it will give me a pop up saying insert a real disk "which I do have". I haven't had any problems at all with securom when it comes to running other games though. As a matter of fact I've had more problems with EA's download manager than securom.
     
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    Ok I feel better now. I buy most of my games on steam anyway and there hasn't been any problems yet. I have had trouble with EA download manager in the past so I never install it anymore.
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 6, 2009
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