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I need to obtain the MAC address of a pc using MS ACCESS VB.

any help greatly appreciated.

Mclaren wrote:I need to obtain the MAC address of a pc using MS ACCESS VB.

any help greatly appreciated.

1. Why???
2. Have you tried Google? http://www.google.co.za/search?hl=en&sa ... =&gs_rfai=

tried so many links on google, but nothing works.

I am looking for a way to track which PC has the DB on. So if the Co wants to install on another PC they must activate the new copy.

So far i am using the machine name, but on a re-install of windows, or if they decide to change network configuration information (Which they have done twice) , the details i am using can be changed.

I need some way to uniquely identify the MOBO of a machine.

WHat are you using? VB? I remember there is a way to query different hardware parts' serial number with Delphi. If you think this will help, I'll find it and maybe compile it to a DLL or COM interface for you to use with VB?

Thanks man, do so and i will see if it was i need. I have never referenced a dll from access, if you know how i must do that let me know too.

I have a batch file that can output to a file every PC on your network's IP and MAC if you want ?

@ Anthro, cool, what format does it save the output file as ?

Currently .txt
gimme a minute to add to my ftp site