Please, how can I get a C/C++ routine with which I can retrieve the hard disc serial number.

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As part of an anti-piracy scheme ,I need a routine with wish I can retrieve the serial number of the system's hard disc.
Can any one tell me where I can get one or more of such a routine?

Posted 1-Apr-11 4:21am

Gbenbam

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Henry Minute · Answer 1 · 2011-04-01T04:51:00

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Do some research on WMI[^]. It is very useful for things like this. More specific link[^] to an appropriate part of WMI.

Posted 1-Apr-11 4:51am

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 2 · 2011-04-01T04:55:00

There is no one method that reliably retrieves the drive serial number. You have to use a combination of about 4 or 5 different methods, one or more of which will return the serial number of the drive, but no one method works for all drives. Some even require admin rights in order to work at all.

Google for "DiskId32" to find the site for it. On that site, you'll also find the source code that it uses!

Chris Meech · Answer 3 · 2011-04-01T04:51:00

Solution 1

This link[^] may help you. There is source in several languages as well.

Posted 1-Apr-11 4:51am

Chris Meech