SecuROM in games

[Turtleboy1017]

I just purchased a copy of Crysis Warhead, as I have heard that it was a great game, and EBgames was having some massive red tag sale. However, I remembered how Spore and other EA games were getting lots of heat for including SecuROM on the game files. I noticed that Crysis was distributed by EA games, and got sort of suspicious so I checked to see if it had SecuROM as well. Unfortunately it did.

My question is, can I somehow install the game without having to dump SecuROM into my system as well? I know it is probably not possible but if there is any slim possibility that it would be awesome. I know many say that it doesn't really do anything to your computer, but I'm extremely paranoid about that stuff since I put a lot of time, effort, and money into my system.

 

[blaze96]

SecuROM does nothing to the actual system. It is a form of DRM that usually limits the number of installs per CD key (I believe). There was DRM that is also in the form of online activation so any game that required you to connect to the internet to play, even if it was only once, you just went through what was basically SecuROM. The reason it catches flak is because it limits installs and thus makes the game impossible to play if you need to install it after that set limit, even though they say you can get them to reset the limit with a letter, I would think this would be a long and tedious process. The problem with SecuROM is with SecuROM itself, and not possible damages to a computer.

 

[Grayl]

SuckuROM*

I've never had any problems with it, and I've got loads of games installed with it.

But I have heard that it can mess up people's systems, but I wouldn't worry.

 

[Flour]

SecuROM does nothing to the actual system. It is a form of DRM that usually limits the number of installs per CD key (I believe). There was DRM that is also in the form of online activation so any game that required you to connect to the internet to play, even if it was only once, you just went through what was basically SecuROM. The reason it catches flak is because it limits installs and thus makes the game impossible to play if you need to install it after that set limit, even though they say you can get them to reset the limit with a letter, I would think this would be a long and tedious process. The problem with SecuROM is with SecuROM itself, and not possible damages to a computer.

You're talking about SecuROM PA, which adds even more restrictions to an already horrible program deciding what you can and can not use.

SecuROM is basically a cop telling you what things you can and can not use in your car, without having the authority to do so.

You can have one DVD bunter/writer, but not two.
You can have a DVD writing program(NERO and others) but it will only work with one DVD burner/writer.
You can not have any disc imaging tool on your computer, some games and sometimes the imaging tool will stop working.
There are more restrictions but there is no official list of things SecuROM blocks.
SecuROM itself hides on your computer and always has an internet connection active. Nobody except the bastards that made the program actually know what SecuROM sends and receives.

On-topic

Use this guide to completely remove SecuROM from your computer. [http://reclaimyourgame.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=106]
Once SecuROM is removed, use a fixed .exe(or no-cd crack) to play games because when you start games with the DVD, SecuROM automatically installs itself.

 

[Paragon Fury]

I never understood why people were bitching the first place.

All their complaints ever amount to is "inconvience". However, a little logic and foresight prevents any issues with SecuROM and most other DRM systems, and it should never stop you from buying or playing a game.

This comic, while it directly refering to thieves, pretty much explains the general non-sensicial mentality of pepople towards DRM.

Thieves [http://jollyjack.deviantart.com/art/Thief-s-Mentality-103833797].

 

[blaze96]

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I never knew what specific type that was, so thank you for letting me know that. I just knew that usually whenever SecuROM came up in either discussions or tech news, that was usually the form they meant. I only really even payed attention because I happened to own spore (played it for maybe a month, and now it collects dust).

 

[Halfbreed13]

I never understood why people were bitching the first place.

All their complaints ever amount to is "inconvience". However, a little logic and foresight prevents any issues with SecuROM and most other DRM systems, and it should never stop you from buying or playing a game.

This comic, while it directly refering to thieves, pretty much explains the general non-sensicial mentality of pepople towards DRM.

Thieves [http://jollyjack.deviantart.com/art/Thief-s-Mentality-103833797].

You sir, get a cookie for that funny comic link ^.^

 

[Turtleboy1017]

I never understood why people were bitching the first place.

All their complaints ever amount to is "inconvience". However, a little logic and foresight prevents any issues with SecuROM and most other DRM systems, and it should never stop you from buying or playing a game.

This comic, while it directly refering to thieves, pretty much explains the general non-sensicial mentality of pepople towards DRM.

Thieves [http://jollyjack.deviantart.com/art/Thief-s-Mentality-103833797].

First off, I have never pirated a game before, and purchase all of my games through steam or hard copies. I do not find it inconvenient as you put it, but rather unsettling. I dont like the thought of some company being able to monitor what I can install on my computer, or restrict anything that I may have done either.

This is basically some guy, in your house, telling you that you can or cant use stuff that he made, and you bought, the way you want. I enjoy sharing games with my friends, as sort of a full demo in a sense. My friend got me into Diablo 2 by allowing me to use his CD, and in turn, I purchased my own copy so that we could play together. I share my games with my family, as they enjoy gaming to a certain extent as well. I put much into making my computer, and having something installed into it without my consent pisses me off.

 

[koichan]

I never understood why people were bitching the first place.

All their complaints ever amount to is "inconvience". However, a little logic and foresight prevents any issues with SecuROM and most other DRM systems, and it should never stop you from buying or playing a game.

I wouldn't mind DRM quite so much if it actually did what it's supposed to.
At the end of the day it does the exact opposite to what it should do, it annoys paying customers whilst pirates don't have to deal with it. And thats just for CD-check DRM, the utter (to quote yatzee: "pants-on-head-retarded") install limits tried on some games is pure evil for the consumer.
(for example i ended up using up all my install slots for spore just trying to get it to work, my store copy of spore is now just an expensive doorstop and i had to grab a pirated copy to actually play it at the time)
Something is very wrong when a pirated game is a much better product than the legal brought copy of said game.

Some DRM does work however, take steam for example: whilst it potentially can annoy at times, thats balanced out by the added value of the convenience of being able to download your games onto any PC you're using at any time. In this case overall it makes it better than the pirated copy.

 

[Asehujiko]

Download an .iso file of the game, a no-cd crack and just use your legal serial so you can go online.