Windows 10: Machine ID change after hardware updates to BIOS

Discus and support Machine ID change after hardware updates to BIOS in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello,Whenever there is a hardware/software update to my computer it creates a new machine ID. It seems to only happen when there is an update to the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Ross D., Aug 9, 2022.

  1. ROSS D.
    Ross D. Win User

    Machine ID change after hardware updates to BIOS


    Hello,Whenever there is a hardware/software update to my computer it creates a new machine ID. It seems to only happen when there is an update to the BIOS. Lately it has been every month around the 7-8th of the month.I do not know if it is changing the Device ID or what but there are several systems that I use that identify me thru my machine ID. When it changes it requires these systems to update my new ID number. Some of them do it quickly, others have to be done manually by the proprietor of the software I'm accessing and it can take some time for that to happen. It all costs me money and

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    Ross D., Aug 9, 2022
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  2. JAN DEL
    Jan Del Win User

    how do I get machine id for activation purposes?

    Hi Fred,

    Machine ID also known as Product ID is being used to identify the device. We suggest following the steps below to get the product ID of your device:

    • Type about your PC on the search box.
    • Look for the Product ID.


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    Get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Aug 9, 2022
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  3. WIKIHERA
    Wikihera Win User
    Change Device ID (Machine ID), will it affect activation?

    Thanks a Lot. Most internet services like 'Google' tracks us via machine ID and hardware ID.

    So I think we need to change these IDs occasionally. Am I right?
     
    Wikihera, Aug 9, 2022
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  4. BAGZZLASH
    BAGZZlash Win User

    Machine ID change after hardware updates to BIOS

    MSI 5870 BIOS Update

    Still can't reproduce. Could you please post the exact BIOSes that produce the issue?
     
    BAGZZlash, Aug 9, 2022
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