You can find a monthly SIDCHG trial key on Stratesave’s SIDCHG product page. It is an evaluation key, so check the current entry and evaluation terms before using it.
If you are searching for that key because you need to change a Windows machine SID while keeping your apps, accounts, and data intact, Wittytool Disk Clone provides a graphical workflow that preserves your existing environment. Its standalone Change SID tool works on your current Windows system without requiring another disk clone.
You can also change SID during cloning or change target SIDs during image deployment. The sections below compare workflows and license costs before walking you through the standalone option.
SIDCHG Trial Key: What You Need to Know
SIDCHG provides monthly evaluation keys with full technical functionality. However, finding a working key is only the first step. Before using it for your SID-change task, consider these limitations and practical concerns:
- Evaluation is limited to 30 days. The trial is intended for evaluation, rather than ongoing operational use. A new monthly key does not replace the license required for use beyond evaluation. A completed SID change remains in effect after the key expires.
- You need to check the current key and architecture. The vendor normally uploads a new trial key between the 5th and 10th of each month, with separate entries for Windows x64/x86 and ARM64. A key saved from an older tutorial may no longer be current, so check the vendor’s latest entry before running the tool.
- A valid key does not remove the preparation work. SIDCHG uses command-line parameters, and its documentation includes precautions for antivirus interference and pending Windows updates. You still need to understand the relevant options and prepare the system before starting.
- Some app-repair options clear local settings and data. SIDCHG’s
/RESETALLAPPSand selective app-reset options can help address certain application problems after SID modification, but they reset the affected apps’ locally stored data and settings. Review these options carefully if you want to preserve an already configured environment.
The command-line preparation and app-reset considerations apply to both evaluation and purchased keys.
If keeping your configured environment intact is a priority, Wittytool Disk Clone preserves existing local accounts, applications, Microsoft Store apps, settings, and user data during SID modification. Its graphical tool works without another disk clone. The comparison below explains the differences in data preservation, workflow, and licensing.
Wittytool Disk Clone vs SIDCHG: Features and Workflow
Both tools can change the SID on an existing Windows installation. Wittytool Disk Clone’s main advantages are preserving your apps, accounts, and user data, offering a graphical workflow, and combining SID modification with cloning, backup, restore, and network image deployment.
| What you need | SIDCHG | Wittytool Disk Clone |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Microsoft Store app data and settings | Optional app-reset commands clear the selected apps’ local data and settings | Preserves Microsoft Store apps, local app data, and settings |
| Change SID on an existing system | Supported | Supported through the standalone Change SID tool |
| Choose options through a graphical interface | Command-line utility with parameters | Tools > Change SID, with options in the interface |
| Combine cloning and SID modification | Can be used with a separate imaging workflow | Includes SID-change options within its cloning workflow |
| Handle SID changes around deployment | Supports command-line and Windows PE use | Includes network image deployment with target SID modification and progress monitoring |
| Use other system-management tools | Focuses on SID and related identity values | Also includes disk cloning, migration, backup, and restore |
Keep Your Apps, Accounts, and User Data Intact
When changing SID on an already configured PC, keeping your existing environment matters as much as changing the identifier. Wittytool Disk Clone preserves local accounts, installed applications, Microsoft Store apps, app settings, and user data throughout its SID-change workflow. Some applications are automatically backed up and restored as part of the process.
SIDCHG’s optional app-reset commands clear the affected apps’ local data and settings. Wittytool Disk Clone’s preservation workflow lets you change SID while retaining those applications and their data, along with your existing local accounts and files.
Make a recoverable backup before starting, then check your usual applications after the operation.
Change SID Through a Graphical Interface
For an existing PC, open Tools > Change SID, review the available settings, and start the operation. You do not need to build a SID-changing command or clone the disk again. The Windows SID feature page explains the standalone entry and supported workflows.
Manage Cloning and Deployment in the Same Application
If your task extends beyond one existing PC, you can use SID options within cloning or network image deployment. The deployment workflow includes a server/client interface and progress monitoring, with an option to change target Windows SIDs.
For deployment, confirm every target disk and back up any client data you need to keep. Writing an image replaces the target disk’s existing contents.
SIDCHG vs Wittytool Disk Clone: Pricing and Licensing
Price matters when you move beyond evaluation. The following USD prices were checked on October 9, 2026. The SIDCHG entries are new 3.0 licenses for Windows x64/x86, not upgrade licenses or ARM64 licenses.
| SIDCHG license | Licensing basis | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Private use | One person | $143 |
| Professional use | One person | $286 |
| Company site license | Employee count and national or international usage | $718 to $5,758 |
Wittytool Disk Clone uses device-count plans with several license periods. Its current license options include:
| Wittytool Disk Clone plan | Devices | One month | One year | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | 1 PC | $9.90 | $29.90 | $39.90 |
| Family | 5 PCs | $29.90 | $59.90 | $149.90 |
| Technician | 99 PCs | $99 | $199 | $399 |
| Ultra | 1,000 PCs | / | $999 | / |
Wittytool Disk Clone’s purchase page states that prices include tax, licenses do not renew automatically, and upgrades are included during the license period. SIDCHG’s final checkout amount can depend on region and taxation. Displayed prices and offers can change.
A Lower Entry Cost for One or a Few PCs
For a one-PC task, Wittytool Disk Clone Pro offers a one-month license at $9.90 or a lifetime license at $39.90. Both have a lower listed purchase price than SIDCHG’s single-person private-use or professional-use license. Family also provides a short-term option for five PCs at $29.90 for one month.
This gives you a lower initial paid-license cost for a small job, alongside a graphical SID workflow that preserves your apps, accounts, and data, plus the included cloning and backup tools. SID change is included in Pro and higher plans; downloading the installer alone does not grant access to that licensed feature.
Compare License Scope Before Choosing
SIDCHG’s single-person license is assigned by person, not by PC. Wittytool Disk Clone’s plans specify device counts and license periods. For larger jobs, compare operators, devices, duration, and permitted use together.
For example, Wittytool Disk Clone Technician’s lifetime price is $399, above SIDCHG’s $286 single-person professional-use price. The graphical deployment tools may still suit your work, but the lowest total cost depends on your license requirements.
To change SID while keeping your existing apps, local accounts, and user data intact, download Wittytool Disk Clone, choose the appropriate license, and open Tools > Change SID.
How to Change Windows SID with Wittytool Disk Clone
Step 1: Access the SID settings. Open Wittytool Disk Clone and navigate to Tools > Change SID.
Step 2: Confirm your settings then click Start to proceed.
Select whether to keep the existing computer name or use a randomly generated one. If the original and cloned computers will share a network, use a different name for each computer.
Step 3: Let the program handle application conflicts
Wittytool Disk Clone will automatically back up applications that may experience permission conflicts, including their associated data, before uninstalling them.
Step 4: Allow Windows to restart
The computer will restart automatically so the new SID can take effect.
Account information after the restart:
Local accounts: Your local accounts and settings are retained, while their SIDs are regenerated when the machine SID changes.
Microsoft accounts: You will need to reset your PIN when you first sign in after the restart.
Step 5: Complete the application restoration
Sign back in to Windows. Wittytool Disk Clone will restore the removed applications and their data automatically. Once restoration finishes, the SID change is complete.
Video walkthrough:
Let the program restart the system as required. After signing in, allow any application restoration to complete before testing your normal work.
Use Microsoft’s PsGetSid to record the computer SID before and after the operation. Compare the same type of SID in both checks, then test sign-in, required applications, and the original issue. A changed identifier and a resolved operational problem are separate checks.
Which Workflow Fits Your SID-Change Task?
Choose Wittytool Disk Clone if preserving your existing apps, local accounts, settings, and user data is a priority. Its graphical tool lets you change SID on your current Windows installation, with additional options for SID changes during cloning and deployment.
SIDCHG remains an option if you prefer a command-line utility or already maintain scripts around it. For one or a few PCs, Wittytool Disk Clone’s smaller license options and graphical workflow give you a practical starting point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the current SIDCHG trial key?
Find the Trial key section on Stratesave’s SIDCHG product page. Use the current key that matches your executable’s architecture instead of a key copied from an older tutorial.
Why is my SIDCHG trial key not accepted?
Check the current key, executable architecture, and copied characters. If rejection continues, record the exact error and contact the vendor. A system-prerequisite error needs different troubleshooting from a key-entry error.
Will my SID revert when the trial key expires?
No. SIDCHG trial-key expiry does not reverse a completed SID change. Evaluation limits still apply to further use of the software.
Can Wittytool Disk Clone change SID without cloning again?
Yes. Its standalone Change SID tool works on your existing Windows installation. Open Tools > Change SID without starting another disk clone.
Will I lose apps, accounts, or data when changing SID with Wittytool Disk Clone?
No. Wittytool Disk Clone’s SID-change process keeps your existing local accounts, installed applications, Microsoft Store apps, settings, and user data intact. Some applications use automatic backup and restore during the operation. Create a recoverable backup first and check your usual applications afterward.
Which Wittytool Disk Clone licenses include SID change?
The current plan comparison includes Windows SID Change in Pro, Family, Technician, and Ultra. The Freeware plan does not include this feature. Choose the device count and license period that fit your task.
How can I verify the SID after the operation?
Use Microsoft Sysinternals PsGetSid to inspect the computer SID and compare it with your recorded value from before the change. Also test sign-in, required applications, and the issue you intended to resolve.