DangerIsGo
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Uninstalling the game refunds an activation. This process is called revoke, so as long as you complete proper uninstall you will be able to install the game an unlimited number of times on 3 systems.
That's assuming you uninstall the game before reformatting. I know when I reformat, I don't go and take the time to uninstall every piece of software I installed before formatting, thats the whole POINT of formatting! When I format, Its usually for a good reason and I want to get it done as soon as possible. I don't want to sit there and think, if I re-install, will there be consequences (losing an activation), I just want to format dammit.
I know what they are trying to do with SecureRom, but it is in the crappiest implementation imaginable. Don't punish the gamers who legally purchased the game(s). You'll just end up pissing off more and more people out there, and they'll resort to downloading it illegally.
But I hope for all of our sakes that EA loses and they have to take a step back from the SR crap.