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In Windows 7 I tried setting my MAC address by changing it via adapter properties (Locally Administered MAC Address), but ipconfig /all still shows the old address, even after rebooting. Any hints?

Factor Mystic
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xyzzyrz
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It's possible your card does not support changing your mac address.

You may also have more luck with a mac address changing utility.

Edit: It seems things are slightly different on Windows 7

(Taken from a forum post);

  1. Go to Control Panel->Device Manage->Network Adapter->Advanced->Network Address
  2. Change the value here. Ensure the first two digits are not the same.
  3. Change the registry key value. (Guide here).
RJFalconer
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http://devices.natetrue.com/macshift/ will succeed where others have failed. Though sometimes the MAC address is burned into the EEEPROM of the card.

Kelbizzle
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Try a MAC address starting with 10, 12, 13, 14 or something like that.

Not all MAC addresses are supported in Windows 7.

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