Because its an EA Game, I'm guessing its protected with at least SafeDisc v2.8 if not better. If you, or anyone else for that matter , has the retail, check the exe with b00l'seye's SafeDisc Cleaner. This handy little tool will identify what version of SafeDisc it uses(Of course it wont create a cracked exe though....)
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