NVMe Serial Number Detection – Now Accurate

JAN 22, 2025
We're pleased to announce a significant improvement to disk serial number detection in FreePCAudit .

The Problem:

Windows WMI has long returned incorrect serial numbers for NVMe SSDs. Instead of the actual manufacturer serial number, WMI reports EUI-64 or NGUID identifiers – cryptic strings like 0000_0000_0000_0000_8CE3_8E10_010D_50FE that don't match the serial on the drive label or manufacturer warranty records.

The Solution:

Our latest updates now query the NVMe controller directly using the NVMe Identify Controller command, bypassing the Windows storage stack limitation. This returns the true manufacturer serial number – the same one you'd find on the drive label, in the manufacturer's warranty records or with the drive manufacturer's utility.

What's Fixed:

• Accurate NVMe Serials: Real serial numbers are now displayed for all NVMe SSDs (Samsung, KIOXIA, WD, Crucial, and others).
• Automatic Detection: The fix automatically identifies NVMe drives and applies the correct query method.
• SATA Compatibility: Traditional SATA drives continue to work as before with no changes required.

Ready to upgrade? Download the latest version of FreePCAudit to get accurate NVMe serial numbers in your inventory.