MAC Id changing using firmware updater

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Dear Sir;

I've tried to change my MAC Id on my NIC using different ways such as different softwares and even direct change on windows registry.
my problem is, I'm using a licensed software which is the license is based on MAC address. it was installed on my previous machin that failed. So I bought the new one and now I want to install the software on it. the problem is when I change the MAC Id on the new machin, the license intry utility, does not recognize the changed MAC Id but knows the original one. As I said, I've tried different way butt not working.
I've heard that there is a possibility to change the MAC Id using NIC firmware updater software. and it will change it permanently like original one.

Is it true? if so, from where can I find it? Or is there any other way to change the MAC Id?

Thank you very much
Sasha

Posted 7-Dec-10 4:48am

sasha illy

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Argyle4Ever · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-07T05:03:00

Im afraid to do this would be breaching your license agreement, and deriving software developers of their income. i suggest you go away and buy a legal license of the software. It was probably licensed in this way for a reason. Changing your MAC address is impossible due to the way network addressing works.