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Affected Roles: Owner, Administrator
Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps: DW Spectrum
Complexity: Low
Last Edit: April 27, 2020
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Each Server has a unique Hardware ID that is determined by the computer’s, Motherboard, CPU, RAM, and Network Interface Card (NIC). This identifier is created at the time of installation of the DW Spectrum Server software to the computer. This information is used to maintain license registry for Servers and is necessary for continued use of the registered licenses.
This article will outline where to locate the Hardware ID (HWID) of a DW Spectrum Server, using the DW Spectrum Client application.
Note: If you are experiencing a licensing issues after changing the hardware within your Server, please read License Problem: Server Not Found for more information.
To locate the Server’s Hardware ID:
- Launch DW Spectrum and connect with your Server.
- Open theSystem Administrationmenu, then select theLicensestab at the top of the window.
- Under the New License section, click on Manual Activation.
The Hardware ID (HWID) will display. Click the Copy button to copy the ID, if needed.
FAQs
Follow the steps below:
- Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “cmd,” and hitting the Enter key.
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: “wmic bios get serialnumber”
- The hardware ID, also known as the Serial Number, will be displayed on the screen.
What is the HWID hardware ID? ›
Hardware Identification, abbreviated as HWID, refers to a unique identifier that every piece of hardware on your computer possesses. This identifier acts as a fingerprint for each hardware component, be it your motherboard, hard drive, graphics card, or even your mouse.
How do I extract hardware ID? ›
Using PowerShell
- Open PowerShell by pressing Windows key + X and selecting “Windows PowerShell.”
- Type Get-WmiObject Win32_BaseBoard | Select-Object -ExpandProperty SerialNumber and press Enter.
- The HWID will be displayed.
How do I find the ID of my computer? ›
Go to the Start menu, then in the search box type “cmd” and hit Enter. In the cmd window, type “ipconfig /all”. Find the line that reads “Physical Address”. This is your Machine ID.
How do I find my hardware details? ›
To check your PC hardware specs, click on the Windows Start button, then click on Settings (the gear icon). In the Settings menu, click on System. Scroll down and click on About. On this screen, you should see specs for your processor, Memory (RAM), and other system info, including Windows version.
How do I reset my hardware ID? ›
In the Record ID list, click the Record ID link of the record you want to modify. The Application Record Information page opens. Under Application Hardware ID, click the following link: Click here to clear the Hardware ID. In the Reason text box, enter the reason for resetting the ID and then click Clear.
Can I change my computer hardware ID? ›
Are you talking about hardware ID? If yes, the only way is to change or upgrade hardware. Hardware ID is calculated from devices' IDs and user has no influence to this process unfortunately.
What is a hardware identification number? ›
The Hardware ID (HWID) is a set of numbers and letters (capital letters only) that uniquely identify your computer to any of our software. The HWID is made out of eighteen (18) characters e.g. 098H52ST479QE053V2 and it is used to unlock (register) our software in a computer.
Is device ID the same as hardware ID? ›
A computer ID, also sometimes referred to as a hardware ID, a device identifier, or machine fingerprint, is a unique identifier that is assigned to a computer or device, usually when used on a network. It's primary purpose is to determine uniqueness as well as persistence of a machine among multiple devices.
Can websites see hardware ID? ›
However, the unique device ID hardcoded into each hardware device remains fully visible to all websites and services you directly connect to.
Steps to find Device Hardware ID: (manually)
Right-click on Start, click on Run and type "devmgmt. msc" in the run dialog box and run it to open the Device Manager. Right-click on the device you want to know the hardware ID of and select Properties. Click on the Details tab.
How do I find my hardware profile? ›
Open System utility from Control Panel. In the System utility, select the Hardware tab, then click Hardware Profiles. This opens the dialog box in which the active profile (the one currently being used) is listed as (Current).
Why is Hwid banned? ›
If the user engages in activities that violate the terms of service, the system can issue a ban specifically tied to that HWID. Banning Process:When a user is banned, the ban is not just tied to their account credentials (username and password), but also to the unique identifier of their hardware (HWID).
How do I find my device object ID? ›
How to...
- Windows taskbar > > About... or. Mac menu bar > > Preferences... > About tab.
- Your Device ID and User ID are displayed in the center of the page: Windows. Mac. NOTE To copy or create information that you might need in your support inquiry, right click center of the window and select one of the available options.