Unique Machine ID

[ahoodin]

I want to create a file pref with 8 characters using a combination of mmdd and a unique code that identifies the pc. How do I do this? I was thinking about using a long file name with the Windows serial number and the date. Are there Any API calls I can use to grab the windows serial number or another unique machine specific ID? The Windows Serial number really cant be the best solution.

I am using Windows 2000 and 98 with Microsoft Visual C Version 6.0. I am writing C++ code.

Asher

 

[IonelBurtan]

You can use the APIs:
1. GetVolumeInformation to get the volume serial number
2. NetBios function to get the Ethernet address ot the network card, if you want to unique identify rhe computer over network.

Hope this helps, s-)

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[ahoodin7]

Thanks B,
Asher

 

[WhiteTiger]

Also, if it's a windows program, or such, you can use hardware identifiers in the regestry.
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