[CapnScurvy]

Ok, I'll check Process Explorer.

I followed the registry folder hierarchy of "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\" and "HKEY_USERS\<Computer specific key>\Software\" and found no SecuROM listed on my Win XP game machine. Guess the little bugger hasn’t gotten onto my machine!?

So, I'd say that a DVD SH4 Gold Edition like mine, and using the proper .exe file, will keep the bogeyman away.

I do read on the back cover of the DVD box, UbiSoft states:

Notice: This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may conflict with some disc and virtual drives.

I don't know exactly what this statement means, but apparently just installing the game, and playing using the sh4.exe doesn't rear an ugly head.

I also checked my laptop too, and I did find it there.....but I've never installed SH4 on it. Must have come from some other software. I may try to use the advice of merc4ulfate and see if I can remove it. I've never been afraid to do a complete reformat of my computer's, building them back up from scratch (goes back to my DOS days with a computer....when they needed an "attitude adjustment" about every 6 months!).

I will use Process Explorer and see what it says.