I'm creating a program that authenticates from a before it runs. I also want to deny access. Is there an id or a serial that all windows computers have that cant be changed that I could put on a black list? and how would I access that in c#?
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Hmm off the top of my head MAC address would be a good choice. It could be changed by getting a new NIC card, but its not super easy to change
NickAtuShip
2009-10-31 18:47:49
MAC addresses can generally be changed via a pretty UI for most cards. Generally in the driver settings.
Alun Harford
2009-10-31 21:36:59
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MAC address can actually be changed quite easily.
This article: has info on exactly waht you want: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/system/GetHardwareInformation.aspx
basically, just mix a few of the hardware component IDs, and you should have a pretty solid key for your system.
Erich
2009-10-31 18:49:49
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A combination of CUPID,Hard disk Volumn ID and MAC address would be a good choice. They won't be changed unless with hardware changes. (However, HD vol ID would be changed you format the disk).
Ted Lee
2009-10-31 18:50:18
In a previous job we fell back on the hard disk ID for licensing. We knew it wasn't ideal, but it was something.
ChrisF
2009-10-31 19:04:51
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This kind of restriction on access is generally accomplished by a hardware dongle or by a licensing server. Without these, specifically identifying a particular PC as the 'allowed machine' is a tricky proposition and anything you choose is likely to be spoofable.
Jherico
2009-10-31 18:57:54
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I think going to use the MAC address. I goggled it and cant get any of the examples, such as (link) to work. For some reason "ManagementClass" is not in the namespace "System.Management". I am running visualStudio2008, is this code outdated or is there something wrong with my installation?
Lienau
2009-10-31 19:33:04