Re: Processor Serial Number

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From: Christophe MINETTI
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:12

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In fact, it does not matter if it is the processor. What I would like is a
simple way to get the  ID (a uniwue ID) of the computer on which my software
is running. My idea was to get the SN of the processor but it can be the
motherboard or anything else.

Thanks

Christophe

Alan Bellingham wrote:

> Christophe MINETTI <cminetti@ulb.ac.be> wrote:
>
> >I would loke to know if there is any API function that could give me the
> >Serial Number of the processor ?
>
> 'The' processor?
>
> Is it necessary to know for sure, or would you not care that the result
> would be extremely unreliable? Not all processors have serial numbers,
> and even for the ones that do, the BIOS frequently allows the serial
> number to be hidden from software.
>
> Alan Bellingham
> --
> ACCU Conference: 11-14 April 2007 - Paramount Oxford Hotel

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