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TLDR

A command-line tool that lets your PC report a different hardware identifier, used for testing hardware-dependent software.

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  root((Spoof HWID 2))
    What it does
      Change reported HWID
      Multiple profiles
      Status checking
    Tech stack
      Cpp core
      JSON config
    Use cases
      Hardware testing
      Compatibility checks
      Profile switching
    Audience
      Developers
      Testers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Simulate different hardware profiles on one machine while testing hardware-dependent software.

USE CASE 2

Switch between named HWID profiles defined in a configuration file.

USE CASE 3

Check the currently reported hardware identifier with a status command.

What is it built with?

C++

How does it compare?

kerimkuday145606706/spoof-h-w-i-d-2brendangregg/perfmodelsdoanlong1412/ha-optimizer
Stars727272
LanguageRHTML
Last pushed2014-12-05
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderate
Complexity3/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperops devopsgeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires either compiling from source with standard build tools or downloading a prebuilt release binary.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Every PC has a hardware identifier, often called an HWID, which is a unique code derived from components like the motherboard, CPU, or hard drive. Software vendors sometimes use this code to tie a license to a specific machine, and some online services use it to track or restrict users. This tool lets you change what HWID your computer reports to software, without physically swapping any hardware. The README presents the main use cases as developer testing and software compatibility work. If you are building an application that behaves differently depending on the hardware it runs on, being able to simulate different hardware profiles on a single machine saves time and equipment cost. You define different profiles in a configuration file, each with its own identifier values, and switch between them by running a command. The tool is written in C++ and is designed to run with minimal CPU and memory overhead. Installation is available either by compiling from source using standard build tools, or by downloading a pre-built binary from the releases page. Configuration lives in a single JSON file where you list as many named profiles as you need. Basic operation involves starting the spoofer with a chosen profile, checking the current reported identifier via a status command, and switching profiles as needed. The project structure separates the core profile management logic from the engine that actually applies the identifier change to the system. The project is licensed under MIT, meaning the code is free to use and modify. A graphical interface and support for additional identifier types are listed on the roadmap but not yet present.

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Prompt 1
Help me install this HWID spoofer from source or the prebuilt release binary.
Prompt 2
Show me how to define a new hardware ID profile in the configuration file.
Prompt 3
Walk me through switching between HWID profiles and checking the current status.
Prompt 4
Explain the project structure separating profile management from the identifier-change engine.

Frequently asked questions

What is spoof-h-w-i-d-2?

A command-line tool that lets your PC report a different hardware identifier, used for testing hardware-dependent software.

What license does spoof-h-w-i-d-2 use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is spoof-h-w-i-d-2 to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is spoof-h-w-i-d-2 for?

Mainly developer.

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