UUID in final version?

So I heard that MS put a unique ID in the final RTM build of Windows XP. Now my question is: Why would you put a unique id in a CD that is mass-copied? isn't that what the RTM copy is? I'm quite confused. regards, riz...

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#74869 - 09/02/01 03:12 AM UUID in final version? riz journeyman Registered: 01/26/00 Posts: 62 So I heard that MS put a unique ID in the final RTM build of Windows XP. Now my question is: Why would you put a unique id in a CD that is mass-copied? isn't that what the RTM copy is? I'm quite confused. regards, riz Top

#74896 - 09/02/01 08:33 AM Re: UUID in final version? ThC 129 veteran Registered: 12/06/99 Posts: 1578 they put the UUID into the ISOs the beta testers get so that they can track where the leaked builds come from. Top

#74918 - 09/02/01 05:47 PM Re: UUID in final version? riz journeyman Registered: 01/26/00 Posts: 62 so they didn't put it in the final retail version then right? Like the final build 2600? -riz Top

#74979 - 09/03/01 07:12 AM Re: UUID in final version? ThC 129 veteran Registered: 12/06/99 Posts: 1578 the final eval copies released to beta testers have them i believe. If you are paranoid about it just copy the files to your HD and remake the CD. That way there is no UUID on the CD. Top

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