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Sony's MediaMax
Copy Protection |
XCP is not the first DRM scheme Sony has used. Like XCP, it has caused problems for some people. |
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While Sony's XCP copy protection was making the headlines in late 2005, it came to light that there was another DRM problem.
An earlier scheme called MediaMax installs itself even if the user chooses not to do so. It leaves a folder on the computer that could allow others with reduced privileges to gain full access to the computer. A patch for MediaMax was released around 12/06/05.
As of 12/07/05 the trouble over the XCP copy protection is still brewing, while it appears that the MediaMax problem may finally be resolved. That is of little consolation to those who suffered damage to their computers.
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