HWIDChanger
Latest stable release

HWIDChanger v3.8.5

Released on September 25, 2026. A single executable — no installation.

Windows • x64
HwidChanger-3.8.5.exe
251.1 KB • Single executable, no installer
SHA-256
148420f74b3ebfdaa0460198031c4a02f18f30114bef7298768a4c37857f1c22
Verify after download with `Get-FileHash HwidChanger.exe`
Security
Runs elevated via UAC. Open changelog per release.

Why your antivirus may flag this app

Because the app writes to the system registry to change your HWID, some antivirus programs may flag or block it. This is a false positive — the app contains no malware. If your antivirus blocks the download or launch, allow the application or add it to the exceptions list.

If Windows blocks it

SmartScreen may flag a fresh build as «unrecognized» — that's normal for binaries without a commercial code-signing certificate. The file is safe (verify the SHA-256 above and feel free to scan on VirusTotal).

  1. On the «Windows protected your PC» dialog, click **More info**
  2. Then click **Run anyway**
  3. If the browser blocks the download: click the warning → «Keep» → «Keep anyway»

If Defender deleted the file: Virus & threat protection → Protection history → find HwidChanger → Restore

OS
Windows 7 SP1 → 11 24H2
CPU
x64, 1 GHz+
Disk space
~20 MB free
How-to

Using the app

5 steps from launch to a fresh HWID

  1. 01

    Launch the app

    Windows will show the UAC prompt — click «Yes». Without administrator rights changing the HWID isn't possible.

  2. 02

    Note your UID

    The top row of the window shows your unique UID in XXX-XXX-XXX format and the current changes balance. Click the UID to copy it — you'll need it for payments and support. You start with 3 free changes.

  3. 03

    Click «Change HWID»

    A dialog opens with checkboxes — pick which identifiers to change (computer name, MAC addresses, disk serials, etc.) or keep all of them on. If you change MAC addresses, leave the «Restart adapters» checkbox enabled.

  4. 04

    Wait for it to finish

    A progress bar at the bottom shows the current step. When you see «HWID changed» — done. Your balance drops by 1 (or stays ∞ if you have an active subscription).

  5. 05

    Restore any previous state

    The «Restore» button opens a paginated list (10 per page) with a date filter. ORIGIN is your initial HWID before the first change — always pinned to the top. Click any row to roll the HWID back to that state.

Good to know

  • •After changing MAC addresses or disk serials, a reboot is recommended — Windows occasionally shows old values until the next boot.
  • •A subscription ($10 for 30 days or $50 for a year) gives unlimited changes. Without one, each change deducts 1 from your balance.
  • •Restore is free and never deducts from your balance — roll back as many times as you want.
Changelog

Changelog

Page 1 of 5 • 43 releases

v3.8.5

stableSeptember 25, 2026
  • FIXThe Update button for a mandatory update now downloads and installs the new version in-app instead of opening the website.

v3.8.4

stableSeptember 25, 2026
  • FIXFixed an issue where the app could fail to connect to the server and retrieve its device ID for some users (balance/plan wouldn't load). Connection validation is now more resilient to routine server-side changes.

v3.8.3

stableAugust 2, 2026
  • FIXFixed a regression from the 3.8.x releases: the app opens quickly again, and a regular HWID change no longer accesses disks unnecessarily or shows false warnings. Disk identifier change only runs when the option is enabled manually — it is off by default.

v3.8.2

stableJuly 30, 2026
  • FIXDisk identifier change now applies only to non-system disks — the system disk is never touched. This fully eliminates any risk of Windows boot problems after a change.

v3.8.1

stableJuly 30, 2026
  • FIXDisk identifier change is now safer: a change to the system disk is verified immediately and automatically rolled back if it can't be confirmed — so your computer is guaranteed to keep booting. Storage Spaces disks are now left untouched, and a clear warning is shown before changing the system disk.

v3.8.0

stableJuly 30, 2026
  • NEWAdded disk identifier change — MBR signature and GPT Disk GUID: another parameter used to track you. The option is opt-in; the system disk is protected (only its safe identifier changes), drive letters are preserved, and BitLocker-encrypted disks are left untouched

v3.7.5

stableJuly 3, 2026
  • IMPROVEOn connection problems the diagnostics window now runs a full check — system, network, and a step-by-step connection trace — and shows the exact cause, so support can resolve the issue much faster

v3.7.4

stableJuly 1, 2026
  • IMPROVEWhen the server can't be reached, the app now shows a clear "No internet connection" message instead of an endless "Connecting…" — so it's immediately obvious the issue is the network, not the app
  • FIXThe diagnostics link now appears only on an actual connection problem and is neatly aligned in the interface

v3.7.3

stableJuly 1, 2026
  • IMPROVEIf the app can't reach the server (antivirus, proxy, or a network filter intercepting the connection), it now reports the cause to support — such issues are resolved noticeably faster

v3.7.2

stableJune 20, 2026
  • FIXMore reliable backup save & restore: states that contained malformed values are now saved and restored without errors, with full compatibility for older backups

Ready for a subscription?

Unlimited HWID changes — from $10/month

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