[solved] Client GUID

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21. June 2010 - 17:50
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Hi folks,

this might be a n00bish question but I ask it nonetheless: How is a Client GUID generated and where is it stored? I can query the current value of "cl_guid" in the game but this cvar obviously is not stored in any config, that's why I am interested in the source.

Of course I already tried an internet search but couldn't find anything that would answer this question. Btw. I haven't PunkBuster installed.

Thanks in advance!

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21. June 2010 - 17:54
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Re: Client GUID - How is this generated and where is it stored?

its always generated new everytime u start q3 and actually its not stored anywhere.

its generated based on the cdkey, though imo it doesnt use whole cdkey cuz otherwise u could generate guids back to cdkey.

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22. June 2010 - 16:08
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Re: Client GUID - How is this generated and where is it stored?

Thanks Soul! The CD-key was a good hint. I copied my installation onto a 2nd computer and cl_guid was exactly the same as in the original installation. I changed the CD key on the 2nd computer and this also changed the value of cl_guid.

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