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Changing the MAC address on your Windows 11 PC is a straightforward process. Whether you're doing it for privacy reasons, troubleshooting network issues, or just because you want to, I've got you covered. Let's dive right in! 🛠️



Here's a step-by-step guide to change your MAC address:



1. **Open Device Manager**:

   - First, open **Device Manager** on your Windows 11 computer. You can do this by right-clicking on the **Start button** and selecting **Device Manager** from the context menu. This will launch the Device Manager window, where you can see all the hardware components connected to your computer.



2. **Locate Network Adapters**:

   - Next, expand the **Network Adapters** section. Click the small arrow next to **Network Adapters** to reveal a list of all network adapters installed on your computer. This includes both wired and wireless adapters.



3. **Select the Network Adapter**:

   - Choose the network adapter for which you want to change the MAC address.

   - Double-click the network adapter that you want to configure. This will open the properties window for that specific adapter, allowing you to change various settings.



4. **Access the Advanced Tab**:

   - Navigate to the **Advanced tab** within the properties window.

   - Here, you'll find a list of properties that you can modify. This is where you'll locate the option to change the MAC address.



5. **Find and Select Network Address**:

   - Scroll through the list of properties until you find **Network Address** (sometimes also called **Locally Administered Address**).

   - Select it, and you'll see a field where you can input a new MAC address.



6. **Enter the New MAC Address**:

   - In the **Value** field, type in the new MAC address you want to use.

   - Make sure it's a 12-digit hexadecimal number (e.g., 00A1B2C3D4E5).



7. **Save Changes**:

   - Click **OK** to save your changes.

   - Your new MAC address will now be in effect.



**Tips and Reminders**:

- Before making changes, jot down your original MAC address—just in case you need to revert back.

- Use a unique MAC address to avoid conflicts with other devices on your network.

- If the changes don't take effect immediately, try restarting your computer.

- To verify the new MAC address, open a command prompt and type: `ipconfig /all`.

- Be cautious when changing the MAC address, as some networks may have restrictions on permitted addresses.



And there you have it



Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/23/2024

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