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From: Bruce Chambers on 3 Apr 2010 11:31
ToddAndMargo wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have been testing a utility called Key Finder. It
> is suppose to translate license numbers ( 1234-oem-567 ...)
> back to key numbers (YHK6S-I2889-...). Only one
> problem: it always gets them wrong.
>

Are you sure that it's really getting the Product Key wrong in every
case? For instance, if you have a factory-installed OEM license, and
haven't since reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is that of
the drive image used at the factory and not your specific license's
Product Key.


> Any one know of a utility like this, only that gets
> the key numbers correct?
>


Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder from http://www.magicaljellybean.com/


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From: Peter Foldes on 3 Apr 2010 13:25
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"ToddAndMargo" <ToddAndMargo(a)invalid.com> wrote in message
news:O9kwXbu0KHA.752(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi All,
>
> I have been testing a utility called Key Finder. It
> is suppose to translate license numbers ( 1234-oem-567 ...)
> back to key numbers (YHK6S-I2889-...). Only one
> problem: it always gets them wrong.
>
> Any one know of a utility like this, only that gets
> the key numbers correct?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T

From: ToddAndMargo on 3 Apr 2010 14:46
On 04/03/2010 05:48 AM, Jose wrote:
> On Apr 3, 12:33 am, ToddAndMargo<ToddAndMa...(a)invalid.com> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I have been testing a utility called Key Finder. It
>> is suppose to translate license numbers ( 1234-oem-567 ...)
>> back to key numbers (YHK6S-I2889-...). Only one
>> problem: it always gets them wrong.
>>
>> Any one know of a utility like this, only that gets
>> the key numbers correct?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> -T
>
> Where can I download and try this program called Key Finder that is
> supposed to translate license numbers back to key numbers and why do
> you think it is wrong.

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

I think they are wrong because I read the sticker
on the computers (XP key number) and Key Finder
gives me the wrong number.

-T
From: ToddAndMargo on 3 Apr 2010 14:47
On 04/03/2010 08:31 AM, Bruce Chambers wrote:
> ToddAndMargo wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I have been testing a utility called Key Finder. It
>> is suppose to translate license numbers ( 1234-oem-567 ...)
>> back to key numbers (YHK6S-I2889-...). Only one
>> problem: it always gets them wrong.
>>
>
> Are you sure that it's really getting the Product Key wrong in every
> case? For instance, if you have a factory-installed OEM license, and
> haven't since reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is that of
> the drive image used at the factory and not your specific license's
> Product Key.

You know what, I have only tried it on oem computers.
Key Finder may be innocent.

>
>> Any one know of a utility like this, only that gets
>> the key numbers correct?
>>
>
>
> Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
>
> Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder from http://www.magicaljellybean.com/
>
>

From: ToddAndMargo on 3 Apr 2010 14:54
On 04/03/2010 11:47 AM, ToddAndMargo wrote:
> On 04/03/2010 08:31 AM, Bruce Chambers wrote:
>> ToddAndMargo wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I have been testing a utility called Key Finder. It
>>> is suppose to translate license numbers ( 1234-oem-567 ...)
>>> back to key numbers (YHK6S-I2889-...). Only one
>>> problem: it always gets them wrong.
>>>
>>
>> Are you sure that it's really getting the Product Key wrong in every
>> case? For instance, if you have a factory-installed OEM license, and
>> haven't since reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is that of
>> the drive image used at the factory and not your specific license's
>> Product Key.
>
> You know what, I have only tried it on oem computers.
> Key Finder may be innocent.

Hi Bruce,

You called it. I just tried Key Finder on a Virtual
Machine that I personally installed from disk. Key Finder
got it right. Verdict: Key Finder is innocent.

Thank you!

-T


>>> Any one know of a utility like this, only that gets
>>> the key numbers correct?
>>>
>>
>>
>> Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
>>
>> Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder from http://www.magicaljellybean.com/
>>
>>
>

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