my router says it changed.
and, the time i did it with a wireless, that router saw it change too.
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Originally Posted by freddyhard
but are you sure this is actually changing the MAC address or windows taking control of what the network sees as the MAC address?
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no, that's exactly what it's doing. the mac address in the card is still there, you can delete the reg key, and you will have your old mac address back.
this literally just makes the network see it as another network card.
as far as how useful....
it's not, unless you are looking to conduct illegal activities, which is what i suspect is up with this thread.
however, i already went and gave the info anyhow, so the damage has been done.
the only reason to clone a network card's mac address, is to lie to two types of devices.
1. routers. this has nothing to do with gaming like this user has mentioned.
2. dsl/cable modems. again, this has nothing to do with gaming.
the only exception to that, is x-box, which you can not legally download games for...
i'd like to point out, that some game support sites suggest having your router clone your pc's NIC, so that the cable company doesn't see a router. that, however, is not what's being asked either.
so still, i'd like to know, what game, and why in the world does it ask this.
as far as why it causes a disconnect, i think that's common sense.