How to change MAC address in windows XP
Changing MAC Address in windows xp can be done in 3 ways: through registry, through GUI mode shown here or using software. Given below is the easiest way to change MAC Address in windows xp.
Follow these simple steps:
- Click on "Start".
- Click On "Control Panel".
- The control panel window will open. Click on "Network Connections".
- A list of network interface cards (NIC) installed on your computer will show up. Select the NIC of which you want to change the mac address. Then right click it. Go to "Properties".
- The Local Connection Properties dialog box for the NIC you choose will show up. Click on "Configure".
- The Networking Controller Properties for the NIC you choose will display. Click on Advanced Tab. Then Click on "Network Address" from the list. Below "Value"; Type in the MAC Address you wish to give to your computer to change mac address. Then click on "OK". You have successfully changed your MAC address.
- For a externally added NIC the properties dialog box might appear like below. In this case click on "Local Administration MAC Network"; Type in the MAC Address you wish to give to your computer to change mac address. Then click on "OK". You have successfully changed your MAC address.