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What is Sidchg64.rar and How to Use It?

Sidchg64.rar is a compressed file that contains a command-line utility called SIDCHG. SIDCHG stands for Security Identifier Changer, and it is a tool that can modify the local computer SID and computer name. A SID is a unique identifier that Windows assigns to each user account and computer object. Changing the SID can have various effects, such as resetting the Windows activation, changing the Windows Updates ID, changing the Device Identifier for Metro apps, and preserving encrypted files and other encrypted stored information.

However, changing the SID can also be risky and potentially harmful, as it can affect many applications and services that rely on the SID for authentication and authorization. Therefore, it is not recommended to use SIDCHG unless you have a specific reason and know what you are doing. Some possible scenarios where you might want to use SIDCHG are:

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You want to clone a Windows system image and deploy it to multiple computers, but you want each computer to have a different SID and name.

You want to reset the TeamViewer ID or other software that uses the SID as part of its licensing mechanism.

You want to change the computer name without rebooting or using the Control Panel.

In this article, we will show you how to use Sidchg64.rar to change your computer SID and name. Before you proceed, make sure you have a backup of your system and data, as well as a Windows installation media or recovery disk in case something goes wrong.

How to Use Sidchg64.rar to Change Your Computer SID and Name

To use Sidchg64.rar, you need to follow these steps:

Download Sidchg64.rar from [here] or [here]. You can also find more information about SIDCHG from [here].

Extract Sidchg64.rar to a folder of your choice. You should see two files: sidchg.exe and sidchg64.exe. The former is for 32-bit Windows systems, and the latter is for 64-bit Windows systems.

Open a Command Prompt with Administrator rights. You can do this by pressing Windows + X keys and selecting Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.

Navigate to the folder where you extracted Sidchg64.rar using the cd command. For example, if you extracted it to C:\Temp, type cd C:\Temp and press Enter.

Type sidchg.exe /f /r for 32-bit Windows or sidchg64.exe /f /r for 64-bit Windows. Make sure there is a space between the f and the following /. This will change your computer SID with a new random SID and reboot your system automatically. You can also use other options to customize the SID change process, such as specifying a new computer name or domain name. For more details, type sidchg.exe /? or sidchg64.exe /? and press Enter.

Wait for your system to reboot. After the reboot, you should see a new computer name and SID. You can verify this by typing whoami /user or whoami /all in the Command Prompt.

Congratulations! You have successfully used Sidchg64.rar to change your computer SID and name. However, be aware that this might cause some issues with some applications and services that depend on the original SID. Therefore, you should test your system thoroughly and reinstall or reconfigure any affected software if necessary.