Windows GDID Changer

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Post by maxo133 » Tue, Jul 07, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC

Re: Windows GDID Changer

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Post by maxo133 » Tue, Jul 07, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC

A script that requests the generation of a new GDID from Microsoft servers and assigns it to the Windows installation. GDID tracking variable became publicly discussed after it was mentioned in the Peter Stokes indictment

Re: Windows GDID Changer

#3

Post by ChrisArchitect » Tue, Jul 07, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48811081

Re: Windows GDID Changer

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Post by skoll43 » Tue, Jul 07, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

maxo133 wrote: post #2

A script that requests the generation of a new GDID from Microsoft servers and assigns it to the Windows installation. GDID tracking variable became publicly discussed after it was mentioned in the Peter Stokes indictment

They pinky promise they will not record the change

Re: Windows GDID Changer

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Post by pogue » Wed, Jul 08, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC

How often would you want to run it and do this though? I propose some kind of tool that constantly generates random GDID data and sends it to Windows telemetry.

I think we need to determine where the GDID is being sent and under what circumstances and just spoof that data.