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How to Uniquely identify a Windows OS installation

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    JackWack
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    I'm writing a software application which I intend to sell and I'm implementing a number of security features for licensing purpose. I was wondering if there is a way to identify a Windows OS installation. Example is it possible to get Windows Serials?

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      I'm writing a software application which I intend to sell and I'm implementing a number of security features for licensing purpose. I was wondering if there is a way to identify a Windows OS installation. Example is it possible to get Windows Serials?

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      JackWack wrote:

      is it possible to get Windows Serials?

      Yup. See here for code: Retrieve Windows Product Key & Product ID[^]

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        JackWack wrote:

        is it possible to get Windows Serials?

        Yup. See here for code: Retrieve Windows Product Key & Product ID[^]

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        your thought is not realism ,because maybe many people use the same SN of windows ,i think you can get some hardware information to deal with that ,such as net card physics address

        a beginner

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          your thought is not realism ,because maybe many people use the same SN of windows ,i think you can get some hardware information to deal with that ,such as net card physics address

          a beginner

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          Iain Clarke Warrior Programmer
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          enhzflap was just replying to another user asking how to get window's serial number. I agree with your criticism, but you should point it at the original poster (JackWack). Iain.

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