How to get rid of SecuRom, NOW
ritaxis:
Maybe we could add this bit of information: Xp users, if you follow these directions and yet don't see any securom files, check to see whether you see any hidden files. Apparently this is something that happens to Xp users from time to time, and it may be malware activity. First, in any explorer folder view, click "tools," "folder options," "view." Make sure that "display the contents of system files" is checked and "show hidden files and folders" is checked and "hide extensions for known file types" is unchecked. If you have to change these, reboot afterwards.
You can check to see if you're seeing hidden files by snooping in the Windows directory. If you don't see any faded looking icons, you're probably not seeing hidden files. If you look into a few folders and find more than one or two empty ones, or find something empty that you know has to have something in it, you're not seeing hidden files.
Make sure your antivirus program is up-to-date. Now, reboot in safe mode. You can do that by hitting the F8 key while the computer is booting. You'll get dialogs that coax you through the rest. Once you're in safe mode, run your anti-virus program to scan the swhole system. It takes a bit longer in safe mode. You probably won't see anything in the scan report that looks promising. But, when you reboot and look again, you'll find hidden files. And you will find the Securom keys in the registry.
drace:
My game is a German version (patched FT). Would an English no-cd crack still work for me? Because I have a hard time finding it in German. :'(
J. M. Pescado:
Yes, all the game versions are the same, the language used is determined purely by a registry setting.
LynnMar:
I have a question. I am ordering bv and I have downloaded the secure rom remover and I have downloaded the no cd crack. I just wanted to know what it looks like to see if I have the right thing. It looks just like the sims exe but instead of being blue it is green.
It says "Sims2EP8.exe. I was just checking because I never used a no cd crack before. Also if you put that in after you patch the game you will not get the securom is that right?
I have read all of the posts but I am old and just had cataract surgery on both eyes and I can' see shit. ;D until I get my new computer glasses.
Now, if you are going to yell at me, let JM do it. I just love him with his mean exterior and his soft heart. :-*
jolrei:
Quote from: LynnMar on 2009 February 09, 17:15:11
...to see if I have the right thing. It looks just like the sims exe but instead of being blue it is green.
It is a computer file - it has no colour. The icon for the no-cd will be the same as the one for the original BV ".exe" file, so it will be a different icon than the FT, Seasons, PETZ, or other game icon.
Quote from: LynnMar on 2009 February 09, 17:15:11
It says "Sims2EP8.exe. I was just checking because I never used a no cd crack before. Also if you put that in after you patch the game you will not get the securom is that right?
Yes, it has the same name as the original .exe file that came with your EP. Rename your EP's original .exe (call it something like "sims2EP8-exe.old", but keep it in case you need it again for adding another EP/SP). Then simply drop the new .exe file you downloaded into the directory. Make sure you have the proper no-cd for the patch.
You will not get securom on your system provided that you do not start the game until after you install the no-cd crack.
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