| It works kind of like this: From what I understand, you can install it on up to 3 different computer configs. It works kind of like the XP and Vista activation where it gets a hardware hash value for the system and uses that with your cd-key to make an activation key from their server. You can get up to 3 different machines with the game activated without any help, but once you go over that number you have to call EA support to get a new install activated.
My biggest gripe with the system is they don't mention at all if their uninstaller deactivates the game on that machine. This is a big deal IMO, because if it doesn't deactivate the game then if you upgrade "enough" of your computer components you'd need to reactivate the game with each hardware change. Not a good thing if you're a computer enthusiast that changes their hardware up a lot. |
