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From: ToddAndMargo on 3 Apr 2010 14:59
> "ToddAndMargo" <ToddAndMargo(a)invalid.com> wrote in message
>> 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.

On 04/03/2010 10:25 AM, Peter Foldes wrote:
> No.
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others

Please endeavor to bottom or inline post. Top
posting ruins the flow of the conversation. And
you get lazy and don't prune unnecessary verbage.
Please bottom post for the benefit others.

Key finder does work. I was reading OEM keys
that were never updated to sticker on the
computer. My Bad. :'[

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

Thank you for your response.

-T
From: Bruce Chambers on 3 Apr 2010 15:01
ToddAndMargo wrote:
> 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
>


You're welcome.

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From: Peter Foldes on 3 Apr 2010 16:03
But your original question was for something different. Make up my mind.In that case
use Belarc Advisor.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Top posting or bottom posting is a matter of preference and I do prefer top posting.
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>
> Key finder does work. I was reading OEM keys
> that were never updated to sticker on the
> computer. My Bad. :'[
>
> http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
>
> Thank you for your response.
>
> -T

From: Elmo on 3 Apr 2010 19:18
ToddAndMargo wrote:
> 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

The OEM sticker is usually different because the manufacturer uses a
special number for mass installs. Your sticker number is the one you
would use with a repair or reinstall.

--
Joe =o)
From: ToddAndMargo on 4 Apr 2010 01:41

> Top posting or bottom posting is a matter of preference and I do prefer
> top posting.

You are correct. Top or bottom posting is a
"matter of preference". By ruining the flow of
the conversation and not pruning out verbiage
that does not apply to your response, you are also
being inconsiderate of other people trying to read
your response. Being inconsiderate is also a
"matter of preference".

Since you are trying to get others to be considerate of
you and others with your signature block -- "Please Reply to
Newsgroup for the benefit of others" -- you should
practice being considerate of others too with your replies.

My 2 Cents,
-T
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