Re: System Properties
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 20:03:37 -0600
Travis King wrote:
When you go to the system properties under 'Registered to:' there's my name, the place, and then a long number with a few dashes. What does this number mean? I noticed when I reinstalled Windows after removing my hard drive, changing my motherboard, and changing my processor, that this number has the same digits except the last set of numbers.
XXXXX-XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX
The last three digits aren't the same numbers as it was. Does this have anything to do with my components being changed around or does this happen with just a reinstall of Windows?
That's what's known as the Product ID. The Product *ID* is created during the installation process and is prominently displayed on the General Properties tab of the My Computer icon. It's primary use is in registering for and facilitating support from Microsoft (for what that's worth.)
The last five digits change with each installation because they're based, if I remember correctly, upon the date of the installation.
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