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Gaining Clients Computer Info In VB.

Hey,

I have developed an anti cheat patch for a gaming ladder I work for.

And I have had it store cheaters information into a database, which is then used to lock, ban these players from ever using the system again.

But at the moment it only bans ip, username, email etc etc.

Is there anyway I could maybe log a serial or id of a part of the clients hardware that cannot be changed, via a program or reformat??

Any help or suggestions welcome.

Thanks for your time.

Jaime Olivares

I think the MAC address will be a good method. Some links:
http://vbnet.mvps.org/index.html?code/network/macaddress.htm
http://vbnet.mvps.org/index.html?code/network/macaddressremote.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q175472

TheJay04

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Hey,

Thanks for your suggestion.

Quick question.. If a client is using a usb connected to a modem, rather than a NIC.. Or Dial Up would this make a difference ??

Or would it always be the same ??

Again Thanks,

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bigjim2000

You can get the serial number of their windows installation out of the registry. It's encrypted, but it is still unique to that computer.

-Eric

bigjim2000

I should append my last comment... it SHOULD be unique among all computers, however, since it is possible to have a pirated copy of windows, there may be duplicates.... but this is all the more reason to ban the users from your network ;-)

-Eric

TheJay04

ASKER

Thanks for your suggestions guys.

The option i have gone with, has been awarded.