>>>Yes, but why does it work on all American computers (that I have tested) but does not work on the Japaneese computer?
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>>Beats me :) May be their Serial numbers are longer than American's? :)
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>No the serial number that is put into the table does not have anything to do with the PC but rather a HandHeld device serialnumber
Open the SSMS and change the field length. Then instead of save just right click and generate script.
Try this script on Japanese computer to see if it works :-)
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