Game Product Key Finder is intended for recovering product keys, from both local and network computers.
The program’s interface is quite straightforward is easy to navigate, with no hidden features or windows. You should know this is not kind of tool used to install pirate software. Instead, what it does is to store your product keys in such a way that you can recover them later in case of accidental loss. By default, the tool looks for installation keys on the local computer but you can also have scan other machines on a given IP range. There is also a space to pick an authorization mode and enter the required Windows login data. Once the program comes up with the list of keys, you can proceed to back it up. In this respect, it is great that it supports saving all keys or just a selection of them in varied formats (TXT, XLS, CSV, MDB, HTML and XML. Similarly, you can easily print the list or copy it to the clipboard.
You should bear in mind that for the tool to access product keys on remote computers, there are some things you should do first. It is necessary to enable Client for Microsoft Networks and Remote Registry. Also, make sure you are using administrative privileges and the firewall is properly configured.
All in all, Game Product Key Finder can help you avoid paying again for games you have already bought, as it can recover lost or forgotten product keys. In this respect, the tool comes in handy not for not only standard users but network administrators as well. Its main limitation is derived from its being able to retrieve game product keys only. This means you need to purchase other key finders for other type of software. The product is available from the developer’s site and, fortunately, there is a trial version available.
Pros
- Scans remote computers
- Saves product key lists in various formats
Cons
- Retrieves game product keys only