New to HWIDChanger? This is the short version of a first run — five steps, no surprises.
Run it as administrator
HWIDChanger needs administrator rights to change system identifiers. When you launch it, Windows shows a UAC prompt — click Yes. Without elevation the app can read your current identifiers but cannot change them.
Step 1 — your device is recognised
On launch the app connects to our service and shows your UID — a short code in the format XXX-XXX-XXX at the top of the window. The UID identifies your device for changes, balance and support. New devices start with three changes.
Step 2 — accept the agreement
Before the first change you will be asked to accept the License Agreement. This is a one-time step.
Step 3 — change your HWID
Click Change HWID. A dialog lets you pick which identifiers to change — computer name, MAC addresses, the disk volume serial and Windows IDs — or leave them all selected, which is fine for a first run. The app saves your current state automatically before applying anything.
Step 4 — reboot
Some identifiers — the disk volume serial, the computer name — are cached by Windows and fully take effect only after a restart. Reboot once the change finishes.
Step 5 — rolling back
Every state is saved to your account, online. If you ever want to go back, open Restore: it lists your previous states, including the original one, and you choose which to return to. Restoring is free and does not use a change from your balance.