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Microsoft Office is a large and expensive software package. If you buy it, it's wise to save your Product ID and CD Key codes, preferably in a secure yet accessible place. The same goes for SQL Server and Exchange Server, and throw Windows in while you're at it. Failure to do so can result in elevated stress levels, should you need to repair or reinstall the software. If you didn't jump through all the hoops in the proper order, you're probably going to have to telephone Microsoft, and we know how you feel about that.
That's why we think it's probably not a bad idea to download and run NirSoft's ProduKey. This compact freeware identifies and displays the Product ID and CD Key for Microsoft Office, Windows, SQL Server, and Exchange Server. If you've lost the codes you need to reinstall these large bundles, ProduKey can help you recover them. It's an extremely simple tool, and completely portable as well. We simply clicked the program's icon, and it immediately opened with the Product ID and Product Key codes displayed for Windows 7, Internet Explorer, and Office. ProduKey also displayed the Installation Folder, Service Pack, and other extracted data. We could choose what headers we wanted the program to display from the Options menu, as well as grid lines, time display, and other settings. We could save, search, and copy data and call up properties pages from the toolbar, which also contained a Select Source feature for choosing how the program loads product codes. A Web-based Help file and documentation sheet contained lots of useful information such as version histories and known issues. It also does a good job of explaining how to use this admittedly simple tool, mostly in the form of Command-Line Options for power users.
ProduKey is a great little tool to have on hand, especially if you shelled out big for some hefty MS wares. Even if you don't download it, don't you feel better just knowing it exists?
Publisher's Description
From NirSoft Freeware:
ProduKey is a small utility that displays the ProductID and the CD-key of MS-Office, Windows, Exchange Server, and SQL Server installed on your computer. You can view this information for your current running operating system, or for another operating system/computer, by using command-line options. This utility can be useful if you lost the product key of your Windows/Office, and you want to reinstall it on your computer.
What's new in this version: Version 1.60 has added support for SQL Server 2008.
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"Fantastic time saver"
Version: ProduKey 1.54
Pros
small downloads and installs perfectly
Cons
none I can think of
Summary
Good application
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"ProduKey is a great tool!"
Version: ProduKey 1.54
Pros
Who keeps MS disks anymore? Finds Windows and Office keys, no problem.
Cons
No issues whatsoever.
Summary
It's free and it does what it's supposed to. It doesn't get any better than that!
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"Product Key Does its Job"
Version: ProduKey 1.54
Pros
The program provides the Product Key for Windows, Internet Explorer (usually same as Windows, and install Microsoft Office programs. It does it fast with no hassles.
Cons
The program only provides the Microsoft program keys. It would be nice to have a program that gabe you all of the installed program keys plus the serial number of your computer and an peripheral equipment attached.
Summary
The program provides the Product Keys for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (if installed) and Internet explorer. It provides nothing else.
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"Does at least what it says."
Version: ProduKey 1.54
Pros
Provided the program keys as advertised.
Cons
Identifed as a "PUP" by anti-malware program.
Summary
Use if necessary, recorde info, remove program.
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"Good tool to have around!"
Version: ProduKey 1.53
Pros
Worked for Windows XP and Office 2003 keycodes. Also pulled up product codes on Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe Imagereader 7.0, and WinZIP.
Cons
A little lacking in documentation on procedures. Didn't pull some other software installed on the machine, but those codes could be found by starting each program and clicking on "About".
Summary
I was preparing an ancient machine for donation/disposal, but didn't have any of the original installation discs or product codes. I didn't want to sacrifice the software with the hardware, so it sure helped me out of a bind.
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"doas exactly what it says it will."
Version: ProduKey 1.53
Pros
works fine on windows7 no problem.
Cons
there are no cons works fine
Summary
a nice little programe,that will get you out of the poo.
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"Runs fast but is not up to date."
Version: ProduKey 1.53
Pros
Very quick to download. Very fast execution.
Cons
This product does not recognize Microsoft-Office Home and Business 2010. The demo version is free but they want to really want to sell you the full version for $24.95. Belartic Advisor works better and is really free.
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"Produkey Works"
Version: ProduKey 1.53
Pros
All i can say that produkey does what it says
Cons
none at all
Summary
There is really not much to produkey, just download it and there you go
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"It Worked for me"
Version: ProduKey 1.53
Pros
It found what I wanted (Office 2010 Key) right away.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Summary
I downloaded 5 prorgams. One gave a full key, but it was WRONG. Others gave only a few characters unless you pay. Others didn't even find it. One word: Winning (Sorry, I just had to say it.)
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"Excellent, does exactly what it says"
Version: ProduKey 1.53
Pros
Found all my Windows related product keys as promised
Cons
None that I have found
Summary
Worked excellently for me with Windows 7, Office 2010 and various other Ms bits and pieces
