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Posted January 27, 2010
If you're that concerned over a piece of DRM that is most likely never going to harm your PC, then simply format your PC and never install that program again. Or, here's a crazy idea, you could actually ask the company responsible for the product.
Posted January 27, 2010
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bansama: If you're that concerned over a piece of DRM that is most likely never going to harm your PC, then simply format your PC and never install that program again. Or, here's a crazy idea, you could actually ask the company responsible for the product.

The crazy idea of contacting the company was already done, but no response as of yet.
I really do not want to reformat, as I recently did that (about a month ago), and everything is running really, really good, so I do not want to mess with it too much.
Oh, by-the-way, I reformatted for that reason; to get stuff off my system and not install it ever again. I have given a friend of mine a dozen, or two of games that had DRM attached to them as I will never use them again.
DRM is such a pain, as you cannot even be sure where it is or what it is at times. Makes me dislike it even more.
Post edited January 27, 2010 by Faithful
Posted January 27, 2010
The first question I should have asked . . . when did you install it? System Restore is your friend . . .=)
Posted January 27, 2010
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Stuff: The first question I should have asked . . . when did you install it? System Restore is your friend . . .=)

Hmm, about 3 days ago, but only 1 day for the full version with DRM. Will System Restore remove DRM that twists itself in the system?
Nice idea if it will work.
Posted January 27, 2010
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Faithful: Hmm, about 3 days ago, but only 1 day for the full version with DRM. Will System Restore remove DRM that twists itself in the system?
Nice idea if it will work.

It should restore you registry/files as of the date chosen to restore the system to. It will not delete files but should stop them from being run. I create a restore point EVERY time I install a game or app, it has saved me much work . . . lots of times . . .=)
I don't think it used DRM IMHO, but I would restore to a date prior to install.
Edit: if you have never used it . . . Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore.
Edit 2: I am NOT referring to the computer manufacturers system restore (Dell, HP, Gateway etc) but to the MS Windows system restore . . . thought I should point that out.
Post edited January 27, 2010 by Stuff
Posted January 27, 2010
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Faithful: Thanks for the replies. It seems there is no simple way to check for an unknown DRM.
It is not a DRM installed by a game, but a money budgeting program. It never mentioned it had DRM attached to it, but after install it then created a "Deactivate" menu item.
I do not want to deactivate the program, but eradicate the DRM itself.
Any other ideas?
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Stuff: Usually, if you squash the DRM, the program doesn't work. Not knowing what program it is makes it hard to speculate on a solution. Depending on the country of origin the "Deactivate" menu item could simply mean uninstall.
Intuit used some CDilla on older apps but I think that was abandoned and another DRM implemented.

That C-Dilla crap was installed with my tax software a long time ago, its almost impossible to get rid of, even after uninstalling the software.
Posted January 27, 2010
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cogadh: That C-Dilla crap was installed with my tax software a long time ago, its almost impossible to get rid of, even after uninstalling the software.

Spybot Search & Destroy will take CDilla off your system. You have to select Advanced Mode (menu), Settings, Ignore Products, All Products and uncheck CDilla and run the program. (I right-click and "deselect all")
The reason Spybot checks it by default is that CDilla removed some nasty things from the program. If you have the old version then you should remove it for sure, the newer version is apparently not a threat. I leave it unchecked anyway . . . =)
Edit: I highly recommend Spybot S&D, used it for YEARS and it's saved me countless times. Updated every Wednesday, I use the Immunize and Host File features as well, run it at least once a week. AND IT'S FREE . . .=)
Post edited January 27, 2010 by Stuff
Posted January 27, 2010
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Faithful: 3. I want to remove the program itself so I will no longer have the DRM.

You might want to ask about a refund given that the DRM wasn't mentioned.
Posted January 27, 2010
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Faithful: 3. I want to remove the program itself so I will no longer have the DRM.
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Navagon: You might want to ask about a refund given that the DRM wasn't mentioned.

I did just that, but still have not been contacted back as of yet.
I asked for either the DRM to be removed or my money back, but I am not sure I will see either one.
Posted January 27, 2010
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cogadh: That C-Dilla crap was installed with my tax software a long time ago, its almost impossible to get rid of, even after uninstalling the software.
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Stuff: Spybot Search & Destroy will take CDilla off your system. You have to select Advanced Mode (menu), Settings, Ignore Products, All Products and uncheck CDilla and run the program. (I right-click and "deselect all")
The reason Spybot checks it by default is that CDilla removed some nasty things from the program. If you have the old version then you should remove it for sure, the newer version is apparently not a threat. I leave it unchecked anyway . . . =)
Edit: I highly recommend Spybot S&D, used it for YEARS and it's saved me countless times. Updated every Wednesday, I use the Immunize and Host File features as well, run it at least once a week. AND IT'S FREE . . .=)

I've been using Spybot for years myself, but I never noticed it could deal with C-Dilla (probably because of the default check). I honestly don't care if C-Dilla is bad or not, I just don't like the fact that it runs all the time (uses up resources) and delays CD/DVD detection. In the past, the only way to deal with it was to disable the C-Dilla service, but you couldn't actually remove it. I'll give Spybot a shot at it now. Thanks!
Posted January 27, 2010
Yes spybot really helps to deal with nasty things that may come into your system. The main problem is that you must run it manually for most tasks.
Post edited January 27, 2010 by Narakir
Posted January 27, 2010
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Narakir: Yes spybot really helps to deal with nasty things that may come into your system. The main problem is that you must run it manually for most tasks.

Follow this link and scroll nearly to the bottom of the page to find instructions on how to automate updates and scans . . . =)
Post edited January 27, 2010 by Stuff
Posted January 27, 2010
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Narakir: Yes spybot really helps to deal with nasty things that may come into your system. The main problem is that you must run it manually for most tasks.
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Stuff: Follow this link and scroll nearly to the bottom of the page to find instructions on how to automate updates and scans . . . =)

Thank you for enlightening my ignorance. I only tough you could do auto-updates...
Posted January 27, 2010
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Narakir: Thank you for enlightening my ignorance. I only tough you could do auto-updates...

I just found out a few months ago . . .=)
Posted January 28, 2010
Thanks for the spybot tip; at least something good might have come out of this process! :o)
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