de-authorization posts

This patch for Borderlands to v1.1 and allows it to accept the installation of The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned downloadable content expansion. Be aware that although it allows installation of the content, the patch doesn't actually include the expansion.

The DLC expansion has a SecuROM DRM 5-machine install limit. Using the de-authorization tool will refund an installation.

Download Borderlands v1.1 Patch (192 MB)
Download Borderlands DLC De-Authorization Tool (8 MB)
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This tool scans your computer for EA games released after May 2008 that use the SecuROM limited installation DRM system. After scanning, the tool will list the games so that the user can download the corresponding game-specific de-authorization tool. Or you can continue reading after the jump for direct links to a full list of de-authorization tools. Instructions for the the de-authorization manager are also shown after the jump.

We're not here to judge, but if we were, we'd thank EA for making game un/installation a pain in the butt. We'd also point out that The Sims 2 IKEA Home Stuff and Littlest Pet Shop are on the list and shake our heads in utter disbelief.

Download the EA SecuROM De-Authorization Management Tool (5 MB)

This tool allows you to de-authorize an installation of Crysis Warhead from a computer so that you won't hit the installation limit.

Download Crysis Warhead De-Authorization Tool (1 MB)
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This tool removes the Spore authorization from a computer so that users can install the game onto other computers without hitting the 5-system limit. Continue reading for more information and instructions.

Download the Spore De-authorization Tool (353 KB)
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