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rkjnssn's avatar
rkjnssn
New Contributor
5 years ago

UniqueEndpointId

G2MSetup10.17.19796_IT.msi creates an UniqueEndpointId in the Registry by each install. What is it used for? Should it be unique on every device?   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOC...
GlennD's avatar
GlennD
GoTo Manager
5 years ago

Hi rkjnssn 

 

Yes, the ID should be unique to each device. My understanding is that it is used for reporting and possibly licensing purposes. 

 

  • rkjnssn's avatar
    rkjnssn
    New Contributor
    5 years ago

    Hello GlennD ,

     

    Thanks for this answer.

    Is it just some GUID?

    How is it generated by the (MSI) installer?

    Can it be changed into a random GUID?

     

    Thanks in advance

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      GlennD
      GoTo Manager
      4 years ago

      Yes, that is correct.