CNET Editors' review
Product Key Finder is a single function utility that executes in a GUI, but displays a Command window result. You merely double-click it to display the 25 character Microsoft Windows Product Key.
The publisher gives a URL for those who want a product that displays more keys. There are freeware tools on the market that already perform this function, and include multiple product keys. If you need a tool that only displays the OS key, then Product Key Finder is for you. It's accurate and free. Otherwise, there are other utilities in this genre that cover numerous registered programs.
Publisher's Description
From Aporah:
Product Key Finder is a free Windows key finder applications that retrieves license key information (CD Keys) from the Windows registry. Product Key Finder currently supports retrieval of 200+ licenses from applications such Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
What's new in this version: Version 2.2.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 74 votes
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Current version:
3.1 starsout of 30 votes
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My rating:
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"not quite right"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
It got the product key right, but not the version of Windows.
Cons
Key is right, but it said "XP Pro" when I really have "XP Home".
Summary
Use Jelly Bean instead.
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"Gave me my OS Product key"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Did not find any
Summary
The description specifically says it will give you your OS product key ONLY. If that's what you need, this is perfect. If you need product keys for other things, like Office, this will NOT work.
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"Did what I needed."
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
I needed to get a Windows activation code to reset the O/S as a valid program. Downloaded Product Key Finder and with seconds had what I needed. Easy to use, received the desired results
Cons
None that I have found
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"Good software to find windows xp and Nero product keys"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
Nice report that I can save.
Cons
Didn't identify other product keys.
Summary
Thank you. I was a real help when I need it.
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"Shows products keys for Windows, Office and other apps"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
If you want to find the product keys for a wide variety of software products you have installed on your computer, this program will give you the information you are looking for.
In my case, it shows me the product keys for Adobe Photoshop Elements, ElementsOrganizer, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Visual Studio, and of course, Microsoft WIndows.Cons
None that I can see.
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"This is a super product and has been very useful."
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
Provided product keys to my important programs allowing me to reload them easily.
Cons
It would be nice if it could cover every program I have installed on my PC
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"STOP! Read the 3rd sentence in 2nd paragraph of review!"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
If you need a tool that only displays the OS key, then Product Key Finder is for you.
Cons
I did not download this because it says OS (Operating System / WINDOWS) key only. (even though I was searching for OFFICE KEY VIEWER)
Summary
I went to their website, single page and it only displayed a Network License Reporting program, when I tried to run that, it reported it needed IIS prior to install.
SO, If you ONLY NEED your WINDOWS product key, get this. If you need your OFFICE KEY, this is NOT your program. -
"Provided false ID for Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2010!"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
Nothing...
Cons
I wasted 30 mins on the phone with Microsoft to find upon using another product key finder it this one give the wrong ID.
Summary
Doesn't work for Office 2010, don't waste your time, use ProduKey, much better product.
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"Product Key Finder worked great."
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
Helped me with a lost product key. Have even told friends about it.
Cons
have no bad words about this.
Summary
This is a great program if you can not find your product key, which most of us don't have a clue what ours is. Gives several suggestions on how to find the product key and I love it.
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"Does what it says"
Version: Product Key Finder 2.2.3
Pros
No installs
Easy to read infoCons
Did not find any cons
Summary
Try it
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