by cryo » Oct 19, 2001 @ 4:16pm
this is an excerpt of the PocketPC Devewlopement FAQ from the MS website:<br><br>How can I read the serial number of my Pocket PC?<br><br>You can’t, really. Although Windows CE does support unique serial numbers, the Pocket PC OEMs jointly decided not to support this feature. The reason is expense: every Pocket PC would have to get an individual Windows CE image including the serial number, which would require extra manufacturing procedures. <br><br>If you need individual serial numbers I recommend using CompactFlash™ cards from SanDisk, Kingston Technology, or IBM. CompactFlash cards do have unique serial numbers and can be read pretty easily. Chapter 11 of the book “The Windows CE Technology Tutorial,” by Chris Muench and Randolph Kath, explains the procedure in detail. <br><br>