Reinstalling Windows and can’t find the product keys for your software? LicenseCrawler reads Windows and application keys from the registry and gathers those results for backup, migration, or system recovery.
Keys found in the registry
LicenseCrawler searches the Windows Registry for product keys and other serial or license information. The results can include a Windows product key as well as keys for applications such as Office, Nero, and VMware.
The scan only finds information that is present in a recoverable form in the registry. Some applications store license data elsewhere or do not expose it in a way the scan can retrieve, so results may not cover every installed program.
Preparing for a reinstall or migration
Run a scan before rebuilding or moving a computer, then keep the recovered keys with your system records. Having the serial numbers on hand can reduce the need to search through old correspondence and paperwork when reinstalling software.
- Gather Windows and application keys before a system recovery.
- Collect license details from a computer during a migration.
- Use the portable version from a USB drive when working across computers.
How can support teams use it?
For technical support, LicenseCrawler provides a way to scan a client's computer for registry-stored serials and licenses. This can spare the client from locating each key manually. The portable version can be launched from a chosen location, including removable storage.
Pros
- Scans the Windows Registry for product keys and software serial numbers
- Finds Windows keys alongside application licenses
- Portable version can run from a USB stick
Cons
- May miss software whose license details are not recoverable from the registry
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
What information does LicenseCrawler find?
Your Windows key plus serial numbers and licenses of installed programs that are stored in the registry.
Will it recover every installed program's license?
No. It can miss software whose license information is absent from the registry or cannot be recovered from it.
Can LicenseCrawler run from a USB drive?
Yes. Its portable version can run from a USB stick or another location.