Computer Identification

[DCopper04]

Thanks for all your suggestions, but they haven't helped yet. I cleared my cookies and that didn't do anything. I even downloaded one of those programs that scrambles your IP address and that didn't work either (although I have no idea how those things work.) There must be something other than cookies and IP address that they use to track computers.

I was talking to someone about this problem, he said there is something called a CAM address that they could possibly track. He didn't know exactly what he was talking about, but he said the CAM address has something to do with your Internet card or something, and that it is unique to each computer. Does anyone know anything about CAM addresses? Thanks by the way for all your help, even if it doesn't solve the problem.

[DCopper04]

I Emailed PartyPoker asking them what the deal was, they responded saying that someone using my computer has engaged in some "fraudulent activity" but they would not elaborate. I guess they consider signing on to both Party and Empire at the same time to be fraudulent, but I guess I understand why they don't want people doing that. I asked them how they identify the computers that people use, and they would only say that they record IP numbers, and that their other methods of identification would remain confidential. I asked them to allow my computer access again and they said that they couldn't allow it. I just wish they would realize it was an honest mistake and unlock my computer.

I am still able to access my account through partypoker.com, I just can't login to the software. So I haven't lost my money, it could be much worse, it's just extremely annoying that Party is being so uncompromising.

[Talking Poker]

Do you mean a MAC address, maybe? I doubt that it's, but mess aroundwith your router settings and you'll see it.

I assume you deleted anything and everything having to do with Party off of your machine, right? ie, there's no leftover c:\Program Files\Party Poker folder, right?

You can also try changing your computer name (System settings), but I doubt that would do anything. For all I know, when Party red flags you, they throw some entry into your registry saying so.... I'm willing to bet blowing away the computer and starting from scratch would do the trick.

[jimmym]

Virtually All Poker sites do not allow more than 1 sign up from a single address, reasons being that with more than 1 playing from an address you could control games.

The problem with changing your user name or account but still playing from the same address is that if you happen to win big money or the poker site does a random check on your IP address you will void any winnings if you have made any name changes without informing the poker site first.

It doesnt matter which pc you use as the details will still show the same IP address, more sites are now working together and are checking accounts and banning players who have tried to play using more than 1 computer and 1 name, I recently spoke to a admin assistant from pokerstars about my idea to start a sydicate, and was told that I have to be very carefull as any bet or hand played out of order that drew any suspition of a fraud would result in all members losing there rights to play and possibly any cash in the accounts.

The reason for security is obvious and the fact that many players are joining the same site using different family names to collect bonus offers, be carefull folks as I said it doesnt matter which pc you use the address will allways be the same and if you use some routers the sites wont allow you to join if they suspect you are trying to hide something.

Jim.

[TajaUk]

Yep I had to have special permission from stars to have two accounts from my compter. 1 for me and 1 for the wife. At no time could both names be logged in at the same time or it was against the rules.

[DCopper04]

I found how to fix it. Whenever you use PartyPoker or one of its skins, the server tags your computer with a file in the Windows Registry. I just had to find it and delete it, and now the error message is gone. For anyone interested in knowing what it was:

--On the START menu, click RUN
--Type REGEDIT
--Then, go to the following folders:
-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
-SOFTWARE
-CALCULATOR
-MODE
--In MODE there should be a file called UCID. I guess this is the file that they use to track your computer.

I just deleted that file and now I'm able to sign on again.....no thanks to PartyPoker Customer Support, those bastards.....

[hackers238]

Haha... I wonder if this is a secret that they don't want to get out... Quick, delete this post before they find it and delete the forum!

[jimmym]

Well Done DC.

Some nice detective work done by you,,,,,Allthough not a member of party I went into the files you pointed out and found lots of identification codes for other companys and sites.
The only problem is that I wouldnt know wether to delete them or not

Big Brother is out there and watching every move we make

Ps; you can ask TP if you could be the sites resident computer hacker

Jim.