It doesn't really matter why this is asked.
If you are hiding the identifier of virtualization, you CAN break the targeted licensing denial of virtual systems. I'm sure that Broadcom doesn't want to be referred in the "dark web": "Check the instructions given at the Broadcom Forum."
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 04, 2025 04:38 PM
From: Paul Rockwell
Subject: Change hardware vendor vmware
The big question here is why do you want to spoof the hardware identifier? It may not be just licensing that's impacted - there a number of online games that consider use of their game software in a VM as cheating. To the extent that they'll ban you if they think you're running from a VM. Some have also included anti-cheat software that's very effective in figuring out that software is running in a VM.
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- Paul (technogeezer)
vExpert 2025
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 04, 2025 05:50 AM
From: RaSystemlord
Subject: Change hardware vendor vmware
Well, if some software licensing does not work in virtualization, it means that the vendor has done something to prevent it. Then there is a reason for that. Typically the reason is to stop running software without a license, or rather run several copies of the software with only one license.
If you want - for any reason - to run it under virtualization, you should discuss the matter with the software vendor Support. That is if you are paying for maintenance - if you don't, you get support for nothing - that is how commercial software works.
I don't think that guidelines for breaking the virtualization check, should be discussed on this other software vendor Forum. Licenses can be really expensive and it gives an unfair competition situation: For instance license cost can be 2000 euros per person per month. In a one year project, with 20 people working, the cost is 480 000 euros. That is about half a million advantage for a company running with free licenses.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 03, 2025 07:24 AM
From: Fatih Fatih
Subject: Change hardware vendor vmware
VMware Workstation.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 01, 2025 04:19 PM
From: Shen88
Subject: Change hardware vendor vmware
@Faith Faith,
Please note, some licensing systems or software agents use DMI strings to detect virtualization or enforce hardware-based licensing. Spoofing these values can help in testing-but be cautious, as it may violate EULAs or support agreements.
Well, there are ways to change the vendor. May I know if this is VM is on a VMware Workstation or sitting on a ESXi ?
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 01, 2025 12:42 PM
From: Fatih Fatih
Subject: Change hardware vendor vmware
How can i change the hardware vendor of my VM? Usually it is "VMware Virtual Platform" and that's what dmidecode says in linux. I want to change the hardware brand, vendor to what i want.