How to get rid of SecuRom, NOW

[witch]

If you were running in administrator mode, then you wouldn't have got SecuROM from BV. You have to run the actual exe to catch it. You may have SecuROM pre-existing from something else.

[Princess Artemis]

Thanks.  I probably did get it from KotOR and KotOR II--they both use SecuROM 5 IIRC.

[Craigbear]

Hi i have maybe what is gonna be a stupid question but i just got a new computer custom built for me and when it first booted up it said the computer name was admin-pc. Im hoping that means im running under admin account because i want to play BV,FT and AL without securom.If i understood what i read if you install any of those eps under admin account you can play the game by replacing the .exe with a no cd crack without securom ever starting up. Someone please help as i really enjoyed playing those games on my laptop and really want to see what it is going to be like to play it on my top of the line new computer.

Thanks.

[dragoness]

Hi i have maybe what is gonna be a stupid question but i just got a new computer custom built for me and when it first booted up it said the computer name was admin-pc. Im hoping that means im running under admin account because i want to play BV,FT and AL without securom.If i understood what i read if you install any of those eps under admin account you can play the game by replacing the .exe with a no cd crack without securom ever starting up. Someone please help as i really enjoyed playing those games on my laptop and really want to see what it is going to be like to play it on my top of the line new computer.

Thanks.

You... didn't actually ask a question in there anywhere. Are you asking if your account is an admin account? If it's called admin, then... My magic 8 ball says "Sources say yes." Other than that there isn't really any way to tell from here.

[Craigbear]

Im sorry about that i found out i am running in admin mode but my question is if i install BV,FT and AL and never run the game from the game launcher will i be safe from having securom activating?

[dragoness]

Install from the admin account and immediately replace the game exe with the no-CD exe. Then run the game from this no-CD exe. You will not get SecuROM.

[Craigbear]

Thank you so much for your help you just made my night. My next question is where can i download a safe no cd crack?

[dragoness]

 

Merry Christmas.

[KinwatsaZ]

Hi,
 I just completely uninstalled my Sims2 games and am going to reinstall.  I read through this thread and I am kinda alarmed.  I have dodged Sucky-Rom so far, on this system,(after it completely destroyed the USB's and CD writer on my old one)...I am reading of people getting it from just an install??  AND the latest FT patch info looks very threatening.   Do I need to patch if I have Apartment Life?   

"Updated SecuRom version to resolve an issue where some players started their game through the launcher or clicked on the game executable, but never saw the game splash screen on monitor and fixed emulation problems players were experiencing. " WTF!

Am gonna clean up my system and await an answer.   I have the no-dvd from gameburnworld...will that dodge this industrial virus?  Please advise before all my cautions in the past go up in smoke along with my game system.   K

[seelindarun]

Neither applying patches, nor installing the game, in themselves, will not give you the nasty.
For more, please read the thread you are posting in, at least this page.  Really, it's not so hard.

I don't have anything against you personally, but do you see Craigbear's posts up above?  It ran away before I had a chance to play, and now I have this extra gallon of gasoline and nothing to throw it on...

[KinwatsaZ]

Thanks Seelindarun,   it was reading these latest posts that got me spooked that and that business in the FT patch.  OK.  I feel better now.    Have the noDVD standing by.  Reloading.  Thanks again.  K

[Zazazu]

Neither applying patches, nor installing the game, in themselves, will not give you the nasty.
For more, please read the thread you are posting in, at least this page.  Really, it's not so hard.

Also, note that there is a link on the very first post for frequently asked questions. This question has been answered multiple times.

[helpkiki]

  Hi to all!
i am sorry if this has been already asked, i just can not find the answer...and i am not too good with no-cd cracks.
i just got free time and want to play it without a cd like i do with bon voyage.
If anyone would be so nice to list the steps to do that and what to download, i would really really appreciate this!
Also, i want to download the patch for free time, so as i understand i need a new no-cd crack also?? And in what order should i install-download-crack..?
PLZ help...

THANKS!!!

[dragoness]

 

Here.

[witch]

Hi to all!
i am sorry if this has been already asked, i just can not find the answer...and i am not too good with no-cd cracks.
i just got free time and want to play it without a cd like i do with bon voyage.
If anyone would be so nice to list the steps to do that and what to download, i would really really appreciate this!
Also, i want to download the patch for free time, so as i understand i need a new no-cd crack also?? And in what order should i install-download-crack..?
PLZ help...

THANKS!!!

Helpkiki as a username? Sock.

[jolrei]

Hi to all!
i am sorry if this has been already asked, i just can not find the answer...PLZ help...

Helpkiki as a username? Sock.

Certainly a very poor and unimaginative choice of username.  At best it implies that the user requires constant hand-holding.

[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.    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]

...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.

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.

[LynnMar]

Thank you but how do you know which one is the proper no cd for the patched version?   I went to game world and they had a mess of them

The Sims 2: Bon Voyage v1.10.0.130 [MULTI16] No-CD/Fixed EXE
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage v1.10.0.122 [MULTI16] No-CD/Fixed EXE
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage [MULTI16] No-CD/Fixed Image
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage v1.0 [MULTI16] No-CD/Fixed EXE
 
Game Trainers & Unlockers:
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage v1.10.0.130 +3 TRAINER
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage v1.10.0.122 +1 TRAINER
 
Game Tools:
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage BONUS PACK
 
which one is the patched copy??

[jolrei]

Use: The Sims 2: Bon Voyage v1.10.0.130 [MULTI16] No-CD/Fixed EXE

This is the no-cd for patch 2.  The number is the version update number of the patch.

[LynnMar]

thank you.  is it a blank thing that says htd-v130.7z?   sorry to be so much trouble   

[seelindarun]

7z is the archive format.  Seriously, google is your friend. 
Every file extension known is out there.  Go forth and learn.  You might even be able to stop making excuses for yourself.