Windows: Jalapeno Keyfinder retrieves serial numbers for a variety of programs on your PC — and even for most versions of Windows — so it’s not such a big deal next time you misplace your serial number and are need to reinstall. More »
Windows only: SoftKey Revealer, from the same author of previously mentioned Game Key Revealer, is an appropriately-titled utility that can hunt down the serial numbers for more than 700 purchased or registered programs on a Windows system. Running the program launches its speedy search function, and once it’s done finding and revealing your serial numbers, you can export the list as a simple text file. The program itself seems to run fine, but the drawbacks involve its app coverage—no Microsoft products, for example, but lots of Adobe and other digital media software. My Windows system lacks paid-for software, apparently, so let’s hear from our readers how good SoftKey is at hunting down serials. SoftKey Revealer is a free download for Windows systems only. Screenshot from authors’ site. SoftKey Revealer [via gHacks]
We’ve highlighted several tools for keeping track of your software licences and serial numbers, but if you’re one of the many readers who prefers managing your software licences through your email (especially since developers often email serial numbers after your purchase), reader Micah Diamond suggests setting up a label or saved search (using Quick Links) in Gmail for quick access to all of your serials. His saved quick link search looks something like this: “serial number:” OR “transaction id” OR “registration information:” OR “product key” OR “upgrade code:” OR “activation code” OR “licence key” OR regsoft OR “swreg order number”
