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guid

guid

1 8.4
A special number that identifies a thing in a computer system, like a file or account
  • noun
  • /ɡaɪd/
  • Specialized
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  • However, once we run Enable-Mailbox to assign an archive to the mailbox, Exchange fills in a number of relevant properties, including the GUID that links the default mailbox to the archive.

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Examples

  • That's right, if I generated a GUID in the CMD script and stamped that same GUID in the start and end event log entries, I could match them up later.

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  • The GUID partition map uses too much space for overhead.

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  • Not the GUID Partition Map. Use the Apple Partition Map.

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  • Be sure that you select the right partition type (GUID one).

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  • Click the "Options" button and select "GUID Partition Table," which will "bless" the new partition and make it bootable.

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  • When you try to register the key on your new PC, Microsoft will see that the key is linked to the GUID of your old PC, and will unlink it from that GUID and link it to the GUID of your new PC.

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  • A GUID is a random string made up of 32 hexadecimal digits grouped in an 8-4-4-4-12 format.

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  • A GUID is essential for uniquely identifying records in the database.

  • Whenever an item is saved, it is assigned a GUID to ensure there are no duplicates.

  • The software generates a new GUID each time a user creates a project.

Synonyms

unique identifier
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  • Specialized
2 3.8

A code, number or name that stands for one record in a system

is a specific numeric reference used mainly within computer systems

Surface Forms

guid singular
guides plural

Etymology

Guid comes from the first letters of globally, unique, and identifier, which mean 'in the whole world', 'one of a kind', and 'a name or number'. So, a guid is like a worldwide ID — a special number that points to exactly one thing in a computer system.