

Product Key Scanner doesn't require any installation process or additional DLL files. Like the column header click sorting, if you click again the same sorting menu item, it'll switch between ascending and descending order. Added option to change the sorting column from the menu (View -> Sort By).Added option to choose another font (name and size) to display in the main window.Fixed the default columns size in high DPI mode.Updated to stop the scanning process when you press the Esc key.For some license types, the product key is not stored in the Registry at all. This tool can find your product key only if it's stored on your systems.You might see the same product key multiple times, simply because it's stored in multiple locations or because the key was found with multiple scan methods (Registry, BIOS, WMI).It happens because the company uses the same duplicated disk with the same product key on all computers of the same model. If you purchased a computer from a large company, the product key displayed by this tool might be different from the product key you see on the sticker.This tool works on any version of Windows, starting from Windows XP, and up to Windows 10.īoth 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported. When scanning the product keys of your current running system, you can also search product key stored in BIOS, and search product keys by using WMI. You can scan the Registry of your current running system, as well as you can scan the Registry from external hard drive plugged to your computer. Product Key Scanner is a tool that scans the Registry of Windows Operating system and finds the product keys of Windows and other Microsoft products. However, the steps to retrieve product keys for older Windows versions may differ.Product Key Scanner For Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP In addition, to deinstall or reinstall another Windows version you might need a Windows 7 product key or Windows 8 product key.

You have a volume licensing contract or MSDN subscription.You’ve got a digital version of the operating system from an authorized dealer.You’ve purchased the disc-based Windows 10 version.In the following situations it may be necessary to retrieve the Windows 10 product key: If you’ve purchased a digital license, you may be able to view the Windows 10 license and get a product key afterwards.

You purchase an operating system via the Microsoft Store.You upgrade Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10.You purchased a new PC with a Windows operating system.

Even when you’re reinstalling Windows 10, the system detects the license automatically. The operating system can be activated via your Microsoft account. Digital licenses allow for the simple installation of an operating system without requiring a bootable device. With the launch of Windows 10, product keys have become less important because Microsoft launched digital licenses in 2016.
