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MAC Address + UNC Pathname (6)
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This Installation Code combines the MAC address with the UNC pathname (details).
Pros/Cons
+ After reinstallation of Windows, the MAC address does not change
+ If an image tool is used, the MAC address is still different
+ Good within a network because the MAC address must be unique
+ Allows only one installation on one machine
- See considerations above for multiple network cards
- Restricted use in network environment with Windows 98 / NT machines
Recommendation
| • | Should be used for enterprise users because disk imaging is often used to set up multiple machines and a reinstallation of Windows does not need a new licensing. |
For a server licence only use an installation code combined with the UNC pathname.