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midfingr
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« on: May 07, 2009, 06:26:57 PM »

Hello all.
I've been working on an automated way to remove SecuROM from your computer. Some the staff have tested this with some pretty good results. Please review the documentation below. The link to the file is at the bottom of this post.

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SecuROM Be Gone Batch File

Last edited 5/12/2009

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

For games that require authorization, this file will delete your license keys. To ensure your activations, please contact the game's vendor for any de-authorization tools. It is highly suggested that you de-authorize your game (if possible). After which, immediately un-install the game, then proceed using this file.

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Introduction and About.

Thank you for downloading this file.

It's purpose is to remove all remnants of SecuROM from your Windows system. While it does achieve most of this, you will need to (in most cases) use CCleaner to clear out two final registry entries. If you need CCleaner, please use the one included or download it from: http://www.ccleaner.com/ It is suggested that you check for updates from within CCleaner.

From the many, many hours of work done by a great number of people from around the world, I decided to make a batch file to help end users who, for any reason, do not want SecuROM on their system.

NOTE: *Please remember that in doing so, may render your game un-playable and may need to be re-installed.

A special note for Vista users. You may need Administrative rights, but my tests indicate that it doesn't.

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Tools needed:

secubegone.bat
CCleaner
RegDelNull

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How to use:

There is no installation need for the batch file (secubegone.bat). However you will need to install CCleaner if you do not have it on your system. Also, make sure RegDelNull is in the same folder as the batch file.

Simply run the batch file and press 'OK' for any pop-ups that may appear. When finished press any key to close the program. Then run CCleaner, both the Cleaner and Registry sections. Restart your computer to make  the removal finalized.

*NOTE: If needed see further instructions on using CCleaner at:

http://reclaimyourgame.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=71&Itemid=95

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What to expect.

Some elements of SecuROM may not be on your system. If you see an message stating 'error cannot  be found', don't be alarmed. This is normal. If you suspect the program is not working properly, please visit: http://www.the-prism.com/ and sign up for an account (it's free) and post any questions you may have.

This is not to be used for commercial purposes and I cannot make any guarantees as each system setup is different. Althoughthis software is relatively safe to use, there is no way to confirm it will work for certain on your Windows PC.

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A list of registry entries to watch out for.

CmdLineExt.dll
CmdLineExt01.dll
CmdLineExt02.dll
CmdLineExt03.dll
CmdLineExt
CmdLineExt.exe
CmdLineContextMenu Class
CmdLineExtInstaller.exe
CmdLineExt.CmdLineContextMenu
CmdLineExt.CmdLineContextMenu.1
drm_dyndat_*.dll
drm_dialogs.dll
SecuExp.exe

Also. Select start, RUN and type %appdata% if the program was successful, you should not see a folder named 'Securom'.

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To Do List:

List of credits and links

**Updated documentation regarding activation and authorization.

SecuROMBeGone batch file (Windows Live SkyDrive) no login needed. The link takes you away from this site. When done, please hit the back button to return to this post.

Thank you in advance and remember to post any questions you may have,

'Mid'
« Last Edit: May 12, 2009, 05:45:04 PM by midfingr » Logged

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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2009, 08:01:58 PM »

Hi Mid,

I just edited this title because we need to trumpet this a bit more, this is huge. Guys, basically what Mid's done means that you don't have to dive into your registry anymore to ditch SecuRom off your machine. :D

Kath
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midfingr
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2009, 08:11:56 PM »

Thank you Kath. I really appreciate that.  2thumbsup_1
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2009, 08:39:27 PM »

I can definitely trumpet this.  I tried with 2 different securom games and it was very easy to use.   2applause_1 2applause_2 2thumbsup_1

 2bow_down2 2heart_2 mid
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 08:47:19 PM »

 2applause_1 2highfive_1 a job well done Mid

lov kazz  2dance_1 2Vamp_1
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 09:04:28 PM »

Perfect job Mid  :D ... you're a GENIUS  2bow_down2
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2009, 10:37:12 PM »

 :D exactly, you're a genuis luv!  :) We're on the verge of getting it up on RYG, we'll post a link in here once it's done.. :D
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2009, 11:01:43 PM »

Thank you all for your kind comments. I do give credit to RYG and I would like to have a list of people involved in putting to together the tutorials, if possible. I think I should show my gratitude. If it weren't for this site, I probably would've never put together a batch file. Please do me a favour and give yourselves a pat on the back. It's something everyone has made possible.

Thank you once again and may you have a million and one wishes come true,

'Mid'
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2009, 11:11:03 PM »

Hey Mid honey, your batch file is live!! :D And I dropped a note in a few places to let some people know about it..

edit: I got a question at Sublime

The post mentions that you might have to re-install your game after using it. I didn't see any mention of having to do that in the replies- do you know if anyone has had to? I'm only talking about the Sims here- and if you did have to re-install, would it be all of expansions?

what happened with Sims? Did you need to reinstall or did you end up just re-running the exe?
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2009, 11:34:42 PM »

I didn't have to re-install Apartment Life.  Just swapped my exe file.
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2009, 11:49:45 PM »

Hi Kath, Roxy
No. I didn't need to re-install. However you need to run the game from the disk, which in turn would replace the SecuROM files, this for the Sims 2. I placed that has a warning since it would be impossible to test every SecuROM game. However, from the ones I did try, none of them had to be re-installed.

Thank you for getting the word out and keep the questions coming as we need to nail this down.
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2009, 11:58:59 PM »

you're 100 percent right, we need to err "on the safe side".. I also think the instructions that comes with it can be streamlined a little, but it will come naturally from the questions folks ask. ;)
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midfingr
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2009, 12:13:11 AM »

Yeah, the readme file kind of reads like a technical journal or something lol!

And. Hey! Who changed my profile to include 'KING of SecuROM Removal'?  rofl
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« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2009, 12:14:15 AM »

Not ME   2good_1
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« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2009, 12:16:16 AM »

Not ME   2good_1

 rofl rofl yeah ok  rofl :Devil:

lov kazz  :P
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