SecuROM, specifically, installs itself in your computer's registries (unmentioned in the Sims 2: Bon Voyage EULA) and makes itself hidden and then remains in your machine even after you uninstall the software it came with. Very much like a rootkit.
I have no problem with yer average copy protection software so long as it isn't intrusive, but this one has known issues with disabling disc emulation/burning software such as Alcohol 120% or Nero. It is also known to disable disc drives, printers, USB flash memory and can cause system sluggishness or crashes. These are known issues with SecuROM since before it's inclusion in Bon Voyage.
Some other games that include SecuROM: Bioshock, Armed Assault, Neverwinter Nights 2, Overlord, World in Conflict, Supreme Commander, Command & Conquer 3 and Stalker
The mere fact that it doesn't remove itself upon uninstallation of it's "host" software is illegal and improper. There is no "official" way to remove SecuROM from your system once installed, but computer savvy folkshave come up with a few solutions that involve messing with your registry.
Doest this answer your question?:)
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