Windows 10: Why am I not able to use random hardware addresses on Windows 10?

Discus and support Why am I not able to use random hardware addresses on Windows 10? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, I've been trying to find the setting that turns on random hardware addresses. Before you send me a link, I've already tried this from microsoft.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Aaron Zhang2, Dec 16, 2022.

  1. Why am I not able to use random hardware addresses on Windows 10?


    Hello, I've been trying to find the setting that turns on random hardware addresses. Before you send me a link, I've already tried this from microsoft. I've read another forum post made in 2017. However, I just simply cannot find the setting. In the specific wifi network that I'm trying, I assume that the setting would show up there. Next, when I tried turning it on for all wifi networks, it just isn't there. I've followed Microsoft's instructions to a tee. It just simply isn't there. What am I doing wrong? Just so you know, I don't have admin privileges. Thanks in advance.,

    :)
     
    Aaron Zhang2, Dec 16, 2022
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  2. dixel0 Win User

    Random Hardware (Mac) Address - Windows 10

    Exactly what I suspected!

    next question is...does it mean I can't change/spoof my mac address even by using third party softwareor registry editing?

    and

    is there a list of wifi adapters that support the "random hardware address" feature?
     
    dixel0, Dec 16, 2022
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  3. KC_C Win User
    Random Hardware Address Used for Windows 10?

    Thank you for replying. I followed the link's instructions and checked for all Wifi ntwks and specific Wifi networks and my version (see orig. post), doesn't have 'Use random hardware addresses.'
    under either screen.

    I looked through each link below and couldn't find it either.

    For all Wifi I get:

    Wifi on/off with these links:

    -Show Available Networks

    -Hardware PropertiesManage Know Networks

    WiFi Services:

    -Find paid plans for suggested open hotspots near me on/off

    -Connect to suggested open hotspots on/off

    Hotspot 2.0 networks:

    Let me use Online Sign-Up to get connected on/off

    Related Settings with these links:

    -Change Adapter Options

    -Change Advanced Sharing Options

    -Network and Sharing Center

    -HomeGroup

    -Windows Firewall

    For specific Wifi under Manage Known Networks I get a choice to
    turn on or off:

    -Connect Automatically when in Range-Make this PC discoverable

    -Metered connection

    -Properties (of the router I selected)

    Is it just not on my version of Windows 10 Home?
     
  4. dixel0 Win User

    Why am I not able to use random hardware addresses on Windows 10?

    Random Hardware (Mac) Address - Windows 10

    Hi has microsoft removed the random mac address option from windows 10?

    There is no "Random Hardware Address" in my network settings

    as indicated by microsoft
    and it's not clear if this option is available
    only
    if the network card and its drivers support it or if microsoft has removed it completely.

    So is there any solution to enable this feature in Windows 10? Or what other solutions are there to have a random mac address?

    ps. I run Windows 10 pro 2004 and have an intel wifi card and in the card advanced settings there is also no option to change the mac address.
     
    dixel0, Dec 16, 2022
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