v1.0.0 - First Release
RANDOM MAC v1.0.0
First public release of RANDOM MAC - a lightweight Windows utility for randomizing network adapter MAC addresses.
Built with C# 13 / .NET 9 / Avalonia 11.2.
Highlights
- Randomize MAC with cryptographically secure generation (locally administered, unicast)
- Per-adapter blacklist with automatic failed-MAC tracking
- Auto-change on startup - randomize MAC when Windows boots
- Dark / Light theme with 6 accent colors
- Multi-language - English + Vietnamese (real-time switching)
- System tray with minimize-to-tray and background operation
- Update check via GitHub Releases + Velopack
- Self-contained - no .NET runtime installation required
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| MAC Randomization | Crypto-secure, locally administered, unicast addresses |
| Vendor Lookup | ~70 common OUI prefixes (Intel, Realtek, Broadcom, etc.) |
| Blacklist | Global + per-adapter, 3 reserved MACs, auto-repair |
| One-Click Restore | Revert to factory MAC address |
| Copy to Clipboard | Click any MAC to copy |
| History | Track all changes with timestamps and status |
| Auto-Change | Randomize MAC on OS startup (configurable per adapter) |
| Startup | Task Scheduler integration (no UAC prompt) |
| Theme | Dark/Light + Blue/Red/Green/Purple/Orange/Teal accents |
| Localization | 83 keys, English + Vietnamese, extensible via .resx |
| Notifications | Type-colored toasts (Success/Error/Warning/Info) |
| Logging | Real-time viewer + file export + rolling 7-day retention |
| Updates | Velopack + GitHub API with 12 status codes |
| Settings | Import/Export, all preferences persisted as JSON |
System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 22H2 | Windows 11 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB+ |
| Disk | ~160 MB | ~200 MB |
| Privileges | Administrator | Administrator |
Installation
- Download the release asset below
- Extract and run
RandomMac.App.exe - Approve the UAC prompt (admin required for MAC changes)
No .NET runtime needed - the app is self-contained.
Tested On
| Environment | Result |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Insider (physical) | Passed |
| Windows 10 22H2 (VirtualBox VM) | Passed |
| Windows Sandbox | Passed |
Known Issues
- Start Minimized toggle may not work correctly in all scenarios
- App Icon is placeholder (no custom icon yet)
AI Disclosure
This application was developed with assistance from Anthropic Claude (Claude Opus 4.6) via Claude Code. All code was reviewed, tested, and approved by the developer. AI-generated translations are not guaranteed for accuracy.
Links
Full Changelog: https://github.com/poli0981/randomizerMAC/commits/v1.0.0