Can't find the GUID

[dbhershy]

Hi,

I'm trying to find the 128 bit GUID (globally unique identifying number) for my computer so I can get PXE to work with Remote Installation Services from a Win 2003 Server. The client I'm trying to locate the GUID for is running win2000 and has an Intel mobo. I have looked everywhere, tried a network sniffer, looked all through the bios, tried sandra, can't find a thing.

Another question--Do I actually have to have the GUID entered in the client's properties on the server for RIS to work?

Any Ideas?
Thanks

 

[runnin26]

Don't know if we're on the same page or not (I run all win2000), but to get the GUID of the NIC, I just run an ipconfig /all at a command prompt to get the GUID/MAC address of the NIC. Then, I enter that into active directory on the remote install tab (last 12 characters). For the second part, I've never had a problem if you don't enter the GUID into AD---However, I don't pre-stage computers in AD. I just let RIS add them to a predetermined OU. Then, I update the GUID if necessary.
Hope that helps.