Hardware ID
braveheart9
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I was just reading about WPA (windows product activation) and the process is this please correct me if I am wrong.
1. After entering a 25 digit id code on the authentic copy of windows
-Generates a PID a product ID
-PID combines with hardware ID (where is this located? or how can I view it?)
-Generates a installation ID
-Then sent to Microsoft clearing systems to verify
-If installation ID matches on microsoft systems
-Product is activated or remains inactive (If not match)
Is this correct?
1. After entering a 25 digit id code on the authentic copy of windows
-Generates a PID a product ID
-PID combines with hardware ID (where is this located? or how can I view it?)
-Generates a installation ID
-Then sent to Microsoft clearing systems to verify
-If installation ID matches on microsoft systems
-Product is activated or remains inactive (If not match)
Is this correct?
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tcp/udp
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Sounds about right. If you go to Properties of My Computer, in the Computer Name section, you'll be able to find the ID; however, nothing much you can do with it, as far as I know.
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KGhaleon
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Microsoft doesn't really want people to know how the hardware ID is generated, to prevent crackers from taking advantage of that information. I assume it's a random number based on your hardware, and you probably don't need to worry about it.
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