Some ODIS patches include a separate Get_HWID.exe :
Open Command Prompt as admin → wmic baseboard get serialnumber If the serial number is all zeros or identical to another PC, your HWID is corrupted. Some ODIS patches include a separate Get_HWID
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While the text can vary slightly depending on the software version (e.g., ODIS-Service or ODIS-Engineering), the most common full text documented is:
Search ODIS forums for "HWID fix loader 2025" or use the keyword you found here: "unable to determine the hardware id for this computer odis better" — you'll find multiple dedicated tool packages shared by the community.