GDID Windows – Cut the tracker that follows you even under VPN

Re:GDID Windows – Cut the tracker that follows you even unde... by int0x29 on Saturday July 25, 2026 @01:26PM (#49049596)

I have a sneaking suspicion that that ID can be deleted either with a specific service not running or with Windows powered off.

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Re:GDID Windows – Cut the tracker that follows you even unde... by nickphx on Saturday July 25, 2026 @01:32PM (#49049667)

it is generated from identifiers on device by a remote microsoft system where it is stored ..

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Re:GDID Windows – Cut the tracker that follows you even unde... by int0x29 on Saturday July 25, 2026 @02:11PM (#49050077)

But it is regenerated by reinstalling. So I suspect that its less fingerprint based and more of an in disk IDs thing. Which goes back to if you clear the right things while the system is not running you might be able to change it

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Re:GDID Windows – Cut the tracker that follows you even unde... by pndy on Saturday July 25, 2026 @06:36PM (#49052429)

I won't be surprised if MS patches workarounds quickly and won't shed a word on the whole situation. Or worse, pulls the "this helps fighting evil hackers" reasoning.

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