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CD key in Windows registry

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by l0stl4mb 1 view

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I am trying to find the CD key in the Windows XP registry. I know that there are programs written to display it (i.e. magicjellybeans' keyfinder), but I am an inquiring mind and want to know how they do it. Anybody know the algorithm and hive location to accomplish this without using a "mystery" program?

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by bbpellet

Nope, it is encrypted into the source code, only way to decrypt it is using a "tool"

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