Can MAC Address Changer ruin my network adapter?

Can NVT's MAC changer ruin my network adapter?

  • Yes, it likely will

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  • Yes, but its unlikely

    Votes: 1 16.7%
  • No

    Votes: 5 83.3%

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LukeLovesSecurity

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Jul 28, 2017
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I came accross NVT's MAC Address Changer, and I'm very excited to see a MAC changer for Windows. However, could this program ruin my network adapter or any other components? If so, how do I reduce the risk of that happening?
 
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askmark

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As far as i'm aware any Windows program that changes you MAC address is simply writing the change to the registry. The actual MAC address is hard coded into the non-erasable chip on your motherboard or standalone network adapter.
 

NoVirusThanks

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The program has a button that allows you to restore the original MAC address of the selected network adapter:

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