Sidchg64.rarl: The Ultimate Guide to Modify Local Computer SID and Other Identifiers
Sidchg64.rarl: What Is It and How to Use It?
If you have ever cloned or restored a Windows computer, you may have encountered some problems with its SID or Security Identifier. SID is a unique value that identifies each computer and user account in Windows. Having duplicate SIDs can cause conflicts and errors in your network or domain. To avoid this, you need to change the SID of your cloned or restored computer. But how do you do that? One of the tools that can help you is Sidchg64.rarl.
Sidchg64.rarl
Sidchg64.rarl is a command-line utility that can modify local computer SID and computer name for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/2008 R2 and later versions. It can also change other identifiers such as WSUS ID, Machine GUID, Device ID, MSDTC CID, Dhcpv6 DUID, SQL Server Master database, etc. It can preserve encrypted files, certificates, credentials, Windows Action Center settings, etc. after SID change. It can also reset OneDrive or McAfee ID if needed.
In this article, we will explain what Sidchg64.rarl is and how to use it, what are the benefits and risks of using it, and answer some common questions about it. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of Sidchg64.rarl and how to use it effectively.
What is SID and why does it need to be changed?
SID stands for Security Identifier and is a unique value assigned to each computer and user account in Windows. It is used to identify and grant access rights and permissions to resources and objects in the system. For example, when you log in to your computer, Windows checks your SID against the security database to verify your identity and privileges.
SID needs to be changed when cloning or restoring a computer to avoid conflicts and errors in the network or domain. If two or more computers have the same SID, they may not be able to join the domain, access network resources, or receive updates properly. They may also pose a security risk as they can impersonate each other or cause authentication failures.
Changing the SID of a computer is not a simple task and requires a special tool that can modify the registry and other system files without causing damage or corruption. One of the tools that can do this is Sidchg64.rarl.
What is Sidchg64.rarl and how does it work?
Sidchg64.rarl is a command-line utility that can modify local computer SID and computer name for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/2008 R2 and later versions. It is developed by Stratesave Systems, a company that specializes in backup and restore software for Windows servers and workstations. Sidchg64.rarl is part of their Stratesave Backup Software package, but it can also be purchased separately or obtained from other sources.
Sidchg64.rarl can also change other identifiers such as WSUS ID, Machine GUID, Device ID, MSDTC CID, Dhcpv6 DUID, SQL Server Master database, etc. These identifiers are used by various applications and services to identify and communicate with the computer. Changing them can help resolve some issues or improve performance after cloning or restoring a computer.
Sidchg64.rarl can preserve encrypted files, certificates, credentials, Windows Action Center settings, etc. after SID change. These are some of the data that are tied to the original SID of the computer and may become inaccessible or invalid after SID change. Sidchg64.rarl can keep them intact and functional by updating their references to the new SID.
Sidchg64.rarl can also reset OneDrive or McAfee ID if needed. These are some of the applications that use their own IDs to identify and sync with the computer. If these IDs are duplicated on multiple computers, they may cause conflicts or errors. Sidchg64.rarl can reset them to new values after SID change.
How to download and use Sidchg64.rarl?
Sidchg64.rarl can be downloaded from the official website of Stratesave or from other trusted sources. The file size is about 1 MB and it comes in a compressed format with the extension .rarl. This is a special format that can be extracted by Stratesave Backup Software or by using a free tool called RARL Extractor. After extracting the file, you will get a single executable file called sidchg64.exe.
Sidchg64.rarl requires a license key to run, which can be purchased from Stratesave or obtained from other sources. The license key is a 16-digit alphanumeric code that needs to be entered when running sidchg64.exe for the first time. The license key is valid for one computer only and cannot be transferred or reused on another computer.
Sidchg64.rarl can be run from a command prompt with various options and parameters to customize the SID change process. You need to have administrator rights to run sidchg64.exe and you need to restart the computer after running it. Here are some of the basic syntax and examples of using sidchg64.exe:
OptionDescriptionExample
/keySpecifies the license keysidchg64 /key ABCD-EFGH-IJKL-MNOP
/rGenerates a random SIDsidchg64 /r
/sSpecifies a custom SIDsidchg64 /s S-1-5-21-1234567890-1234567890-1234567890
/nSpecifies a new computer namesidchg64 /n NEW-PC
/dSpecifies a new computer descriptionsidchg64 /d "This is a new computer"
/oSpecifies other identifiers to changesidchg64 /o WSUSID,SQLDB
/pSpecifies data to preserve after SID changesidchg64 /p EFS,CERTS,CRED
/xSpecifies applications to reset after SID changesidchg64 /x ONEDRIVE,MCAFEE
/qRuns sidchg64 in quiet mode (no output)sidchg64 /q
/h or /?Displays help informationsidchg64 /h or sidchg64 /?
You can combine multiple options and parameters in one command, as long as they are separated by spaces. For example, you can run the following command to generate a random SID, change the computer name and description, change the WSUS ID and SQL Server Master database, preserve the encrypted files and certificates, and reset OneDrive and McAfee ID:
sidchg64 /r /n NEW-PC /d "This is a new computer" /o WSUSID,SQLDB /p EFS,CERTS /x ONEDRIVE,MCAFEE
You can also run sidchg64 without any options or parameters to display the current SID and computer name of your computer. For example, you can run the following command to see the current SID and computer name:
sidchg64
The output will look something like this:
Sidchg v3.0 - Set or change machine SID (c) 2006-2020 Stratesave Systems GmbH. All rights reserved. Current Computername: OLD-PC Current SID: S-1-5-21-9876543210-9876543210-9876543210 Current WSUS Client ID: 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012 Current Machine GUID: 87654321-4321-4321-4321-210987654321 Current Dhcpv6 DUID: 00:01:00:01:12:34:56:78:90:AB:CD:EF Current MSDTC CID: 76543210-3210-3210-3210-321098765432 Current SQL Server Master DB ID: 65432109-2109-2109-2109-432109876543 Current Device ID: 54321098-1098-1098-1098-543210987654 Current OneDrive ID: 43210987-0987-0987-0987-654321098765 Current McAfee ID: 32109876-9876-9876-9876-765432109876
What are the benefits and risks of using Sidchg64.rarl?
Sidchg64.rarl can help users avoid SID duplication issues and improve security and performance of their computers. By changing the SID of a cloned or restored computer, users can prevent potential problems such as domain trust failures, access denied errors, update failures, security breaches, etc. By changing other identifiers such as WSUS ID, Machine GUID, etc., users can also improve the communication and synchronization of their computers with various applications and services.
Sidchg64.rarl can also help users reset OneDrive or McAfee ID if needed. These are some of the applications that use their own IDs to identify and sync with the computer. If these IDs are duplicated on multiple computers, they may cause conflicts or errors. Sidchg64.rarl can reset them to new values after SID change.
Sidchg64.rarl may cause some issues if not used properly or if the computer has incompatible software or hardware installed. Some of the possible issues are:
Sidchg64.rarl may not work on some computers that have OEM versions of Windows installed or that have been activated with OEM keys. Sidchg64.rarl may also not work on some computers that have been upgraded from previous versions of Windows.
Sidchg64.rarl may not be able to change some identifiers that are hard-coded or encrypted by some applications or services. Sidchg64.rarl may also not be able to preserve some data that are linked to the original SID of the computer. Sidchg64.rarl may also not be able to reset some applications that use their own IDs to identify and sync with the computer.
Sidchg64.rarl may cause some software or hardware to malfunction or stop working after SID change. Sidchg64.rarl may also cause some software or hardware to require reactivation or reinstallation after SID change.
Sidchg64.rarl may cause some data loss or corruption if the computer is not backed up properly before running sidchg64.exe. Sidchg64.rarl may also cause some data loss or corruption if the computer is not restarted properly after running sidchg64.exe.
Therefore, users should always backup their computers before using Sidchg64.rarl and follow the instructions and precautions provided by Stratesave or other sources. Users should also test their computers after using Sidchg64.rarl and report any issues or errors to Stratesave or other sources.
Conclusion
Sidchg64.rarl is a useful tool that can change the SID and other identifiers of a Windows computer. It can help users avoid SID duplication issues and improve security and performance of their computers. It can also help users reset OneDrive or McAfee ID if needed. However, Sidchg64.rarl may also cause some issues if not used properly or if the computer has incompatible software or hardware installed. Therefore, users should always backup their computers before using Sidchg64.rarl and follow the instructions and precautions provided by Stratesave or other sources. Users should also test their computers after using Sidchg64.rarl and report any issues or errors to Stratesave or other sources.
FAQs
Here are some common questions and answers about Sidchg64.rarl:
What is the difference between Sidchg64.rarl and Sysprep?
Sysprep is another tool that can change the SID of a Windows computer, but it has some limitations and drawbacks compared to Sidchg64.rarl. Sysprep can only change the SID of a computer that has not been activated or joined to a domain. Sysprep also removes all user-specific and computer-specific settings and data from the computer, such as drivers, updates, applications, etc. Sysprep also requires a reboot into audit mode before running it and another reboot into normal mode after running it. Sidchg64.rarl can change the SID of any computer regardless of its activation or domain status. Sidchg64.rarl also preserves most of the user-specific and computer-specific settings and data from the computer, such as encrypted files, certificates, credentials, etc. Sidchg64.rarl only requires one reboot after running it.
How long does it take to run Sidchg64.rarl?
The time it takes to run Sidchg64.rarl depends on various factors, such as the speed of the computer, the size of the registry, the number of identifiers to change, etc. Generally, it takes less than a minute to run Sidchg64.rarl on most computers.
Can I undo the changes made by Sidchg64.rarl?
No, you cannot undo the changes made by Sidchg64.rarl once you restart the computer after running it. The only way to restore the original SID and other identifiers of the computer is to restore it from a backup made before running Sidchg64.rarl.
Can I use Sidchg64.rarl on multiple computers?
No, you cannot use Sidchg64.rarl on multiple computers with one license key. The license key is valid for one computer only and cannot be transferred or reused on another computer. You need to purchase a separate license key for each computer you want to use Sidchg64.rarl on.
Where can I get more information and support for Sidchg64.rarl?
You can get more information and support for Sidchg64.rarl from the official website of Stratesave or from other sources that provide Sidchg64.rarl. You can also contact Stratesave by email at info@stratesave.com or by phone at +49 89 189 47 41 0.
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