id change

About this tag
The tag 'id change' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about changing disk identifiers in Windows, particularly when dealing with duplicate disk signatures. Users seek methods to modify disk IDs using commands like 'diskpart>uniqueid disk id=[new signature]' or through Disk Management to resolve mounting issues. The tag also includes topics related to changing Windows Live ID names, often prompted by service updates. These discussions focus on practical troubleshooting steps for Windows 7 and other versions, helping users manage disk conflicts and account identifiers.
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    Windows 7 Duplicate Disk Signature Question

    64-bit Win 7, Home Premium, SP1. I recently recovered my C: drive to a new drive (via Symantec SSR Anyware to a new computer) and kept the same disk id on the new drive. Now I want to use the old C: drive on my new system (as an additional data disk) but of course windows won't mount it because...
    • dmcmillen
    • Thread
    • 64-bit c drive data recovery disk disk duplication disk management disk signature diskpart home premium id change mbr mounting new drive old drive reformat sp1 storage issues system drive windows 7 windows security
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows Live Messenger

    I use this program and it works fine. There is only one thing. Today upon login, I received an PM from Windows Live Services... saying that I had to change my connexion name because of updates. First am I the only one or many of you received it? And how can I change this Windows Live ID...
    • francoeurdavid
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    • connection id change messenger notifications support update user experience windows live windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software