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KB3086255 is a Microsoft security update released in September 2015 for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2012 R2. This update disables two older DRM systems, SecuROM and SafeDisc, to address security vulnerabilities. As a result, some older games that rely on these DRM technologies, such as Medieval Total War, may no longer run on affected Windows versions. Microsoft has provided a workaround to re-enable the disabled features for users who need to play such games. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the impact of this update on game compatibility and potential solutions.
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    Windows 7 How to get this game working after this update was added?

    How to get this game working after this update was added.The game being Medieval Total War and was able to play on Win 7 before this update. Microsoft released a security patch in September, KB3086255
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    • compatibility games gaming kb3086255 medieval total war microsoft security patch troubleshooting update windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Why some older games won't run on Windows 10

    Microsoft recently released an update kb3086255 which disables two old style DRM's Securom and Safedisc. This means that any games still using this old style of Digital Rights Management will not work under Windows 10. This is to address security concerns and if your truly desperate to play...
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    • digital rights drm kb3086255 old games safedisc security securom update windows 10 workaround
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming