This is the response again from 2k (pc) support:
Mar 01 12:39 (PST):
Matthew,
Is this something I am going to have to do forever to play this game now ? Am I going to have to change my computer every time just to make your game run, or will this be fixed on your end ?
Thanks,
Matthew A., Mar 01 13:11 (PST):
Hello,
You will need to do this each time you want to play the game.
Cheers,
Matthew A.