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id generation
About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about id generation focus on how Windows generates and manages identifiers like SusClientID and machine SID, particularly in the context of Sysprep and system cloning. Users explore whether Sysprep resets SusClientID, how new IDs are generated after deletion, and the relationship between machine SID and Windows Update behavior. These topics are relevant for IT professionals managing system imaging, deployment, and update compliance in enterprise environments.
How is susclientid generated?
If you sysprep it seems to gen a new Id when you check windows update
If you clone a machine without sysprep that has a Susclientid it keeps it when checking windows update. If you delete susclientid it regens a new one
Does sysprep clear the susclientid and is...