Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a popular software program used to retrieve product keys from various computer programs. It was created by Magical Jelly Bean Software, a company that specializes in developing key finding tools for Windows-based systems. The main purpose of Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is to help users recover lost or forgotten product keys. Product keys are unique alphanumeric codes that are required to activate software programs. Without a valid product key, users may be unable to install or use certain software. The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder scans the Windows registry and other locations on the computer to locate and display the product keys for installed software.

Keyfinder FAQ

Q: Will it work for Windows 8 and Windows 7?
Q: Can I retrieve the product key from the Windows CD?
Q: I don't have product key. Will your program generate one for me?
Q: Why doesn't the product key returned match the one on my sticker?
Q: Does the Keyfinder contain any viruses, trojans, malware, or spyware?
Q: Can I retrieve the product key from a non-booting Windows installation?
Q: Why did the hive load fail?

Q: Will it work for Windows 8 and Windows 7?
Of course it will. Both Windows 7 and Windows 8 are supported as well as all previous Windows versions, including Windows XP, 2003 Server, 2000, NT, ME, 98 and 95.

Q: Can I retrieve the product key from the Windows CD?
No. Product keys are not stored on CDs themselves. When you enter your key while installing, it's checked against an algorithm to verify that the key is valid.

Q: I don't have product key. Will your program generate one for me?
No. The Keyfinder is not a key generator. It reads the registry and extracts the key that was used to install Windows.

Q: Why doesn't the product key returned match the one on my sticker?
If you purchased your PC with Windows already installed from a large manufacturer such as Dell or HP, it's likely that Windows was installed using an OEM key instead of the actual key for your PC. This saves them (and you) money because it's much more efficient for these large companies to install Windows once and then clone the drive.

Q: Does the Keyfinder contain any viruses, trojans, malware, or spyware?
No. I wrote this program for myself, and it just so happened that other people can use it as well. I absolutely loathe spyware, and I would never intentionally install it on anyone's PC. Some antivirus companies have began blocking their users from software that they consider grayware, and unfortunately the Keyfinder 1.x was included in that because (and I quote:) "Its information gathering capability can be used by a malicious user for malevolent purposes." Please see the Trendmicro write up about it.

Q: Can I retrieve the product key from a non-booting Windows installation?
As long as both Windows versions are 2000, XP, 2003, or Vista, you can use the Load Hive function. You will have to slave the drive and point the Keyfinder to the non-booting Windows directory.

Q: Why did the hive load fail?
1) Are both versions of Windows 2000, XP, 2003, or Vista?
2) Are you pointing it to the dead Windows directory? It will fail if you try to run it on your currently running Windows directory.
3) Are you running the Keyfinder with Administrator rights? Right click on the Keyfinder and click "Run As" and put in the administrator information.

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Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder

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The guys over at Microsoft warn every single customer that it's recommended to keep the Windows product key in a safe place, but we all know how seldom that happens. Well, accidents may occur every once in a while, so in case you misplaced that all-important Windows product key, there's still hope. The easiest solution to get back your precious information is called Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder.

Lightweight and easy to use

Deploying the application on your system so you can take advantage of its features is done easily, by hitting a few “Next” buttons. However, keep your eyes peeled, because the installer asks whether or not to install a couple of other software, which are not a requirement for Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder to properly run.

As most users would expect from such a utility, Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder remains very, very light on computer resources all the time, so it can be safely used on older machines too. It's basically enough to open the application and let it do its magic. The Windows product key will be automatically retrieved from the registry and displayed in a clean and friendly interface.

Recover your credentials and keep them safe

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder will show you other useful details such as Windows version, CD key, owner and computer name. You can also view the registered owner and organization as well as from what type of media the operating system was installed.

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder comes with some extra goodies to enable you to store your product key in a safe place this time. You can either print it directly, save it in a text or CSV document or simply copy it to clipboard.

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All in all, very easy to use and acting instantly to recover the data you need, this tool certainly gets the job done with flying colors. This is the reason why the only conclusion is that Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder remains a top pick when you have to find your Windows product key quickly and with minimal efforts.

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder

The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a freeware open source utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install Windows from your registry. It allows you to print or save your keys for safekeeping. It works on Windows 7, 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, Office XP, Office 2003, and Office 2007 family of products. It also has a community-updated configuration file that retrieves product keys for many other applications. Another feature is the ability to retrieve product keys from unbootable Windows installations.

How do I run the “Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder” ?

First you will need to download the software from here.
You can either run the program (keyfinder.exe) by double clicking the exe and using it via the GUI.

Or run it via your command prompt and use one of the various switches.

Command Line Options

Below are the various command line options that you can use from the command prompt :

/save [location] – Save keys to a text file.
/savecsv [location] – Save Keys to a csv file.
/close – Do not display the Magic Jelly Bean Window
/hive [location] – Specify a registry hive to extract your keys from. (used for remote key retrival)
/file [filename] – Specify a filename

Example :
Below shows you an example for which we save the license keys to a text file to the root of C: as the filename license_keys.txt along with disabling the Jelly Bean GUI window.

C:\Documents and Settings\felix> keyfinder /save C:\ /close /file license_keys.txt

C:\Documents and Settings\felix> type C:\license_keys.txt
Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder 2.0.1
http://www.magicaljellybean.com

Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
QQQQQ-QQQQQ-QQQQQ-QQQQQ-QQQQQ

Windows Information
Microsoft Windows XP
Service Pack 3

Magical jellybean keyfinder

Enchanted Keyfinder (formerly Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder) retrieves the product keys for many products including Adobe, AutoCAD, Macromedia, Sony and more. Microsoft products include Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista, Server 03 and 08, Office 97, XP, 03, 08, and others. Keys are drawn from the registry or from an unbootable Windows installation. You can also copy the key to clipboard, save it to a text file, or print them for safekeeping.

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Build 0.1.0.333 Beta 6 -- February 18th, 2011 1. Fully implemented software updates! Now it takes into account
both stable and unstable updates.
2. Added setting to show blank keys when they are detected. The
setting is ShowBlankSerials. By default is false.
3. Fixed correction where Save As HTML output the program would show
Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder instead of Enchanted Keyfinder. bleh

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FYI, the original (non-OSS freeware) Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is still available at http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ .

For the download link instead of having to always update it you can just point it at this url.

it will always download the latest version from the project.

Well after consulting with legal sources, and an agreement between the DMCA claimer and myself/developers of EK. Basically we only have to rename the project unix name. That is the only drastic change.

I'll post here with the new project unix name when it becomes available. EK is not going away.

An open source project I currently develop is under attack with a DMCA violation. It is a baseless accusation because I'm still within my rights of the GNU GPL. Help me get the word out and post comments anywhere and everywhere.

This is not the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder. It is the Enchanted Keyfinder.

sag47: updated, thanks

'The "Options" and "Load Hive" menu options don't appear to work.'
-Webfork

It's now updated and working.

"If the fork is portable we should either find the original application download and link its location for this listing, and consider listing the new fork, or consider replacing the original if the original is not maintained and the fork is portable."

When I forked this program I gave out the original GPL License sources from MJB because I had an extremely difficult time tracking them down.

I created the fork to further Keyfinder development.

The Enchanted Keyfinder Betas are more stable than the original keyfinder.2.0.8.zip.

Again MJB Keyfinder is the original program. Enchanted Keyfinder is the fork. MJB Keyfinder is no longer developed. I am developing EK. Please refer to this page for more information:
https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/keyfinder/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5

I would like to point out that the download link brings up the following message:"Enchanted Keyfinder is a Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder fork. This will be community driven development. The logos will also be changed to avoid confusing users with the original keyfinder software while still citing its roots. "

I have not tested this and have not taken the time to track down the original application.

If the fork is portable we should either find the original application download and link its location for this listing, and consider listing the new fork, or consider replacing the original if the original is not maintained and the fork is portable.

Some antiviruses call this a virus because it't often used for hacking keys and may avs don't like that especially AVG. I switched to Avira because of that.

Prefer ProduKey (http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=544, which will allow users to change sources to a drive from a computer that crashed, or other Windows install. Although the product description says Magical will do this, my WinXP system wouldn't allow it.

The "Options" and "Load Hive" menu options don't appear to work.

The Magical program says it will change your Windows registration name, though I'm not sure why you'd want to do that. To change your windows password try "RockXP4" (http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=462) even though its buggy.

this is very good utility for changing the windows key

The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder scans the Windows registry and other locations on the computer to locate and display the product keys for installed software. It supports a wide range of programs, including popular operating systems like Windows and Office suites, as well as other third-party software. One of the key features of Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is its simplicity and ease of use.

The user interface is straightforward, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users. To retrieve product keys, users simply need to run the program and wait for it to scan their system. Once the scan is complete, the product keys are displayed in a list format. In addition to retrieving product keys, Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder also allows users to save the keys to a text file or print them for future reference. This can be especially helpful for users who want to reinstall their software or transfer it to a new computer. While Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is primarily used for retrieving product keys, it also offers additional features. For example, it can display information about the computer's hardware and software configuration, including the operating system version and computer model. Overall, Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a useful tool for users who want to recover lost or forgotten product keys. Its simple interface and wide compatibility with various software programs make it a popular choice among users seeking a reliable key finding solution..

Reviews for "Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder: Unlocking New Opportunities for Software Users"

1. John - 2/5

I found Magical Jellybean Keyfinder to be quite frustrating and unreliable. It didn't successfully retrieve the product keys for several of my installed software programs, rendering it practically useless for my needs. Additionally, the interface was poorly designed and difficult to navigate, making the overall user experience frustrating. I would not recommend this software to others who are looking for a reliable and user-friendly keyfinder.

2. Sarah - 1/5

Magical Jellybean Keyfinder was a complete waste of my time. It failed to detect any of the product keys on my computer, despite claiming to be compatible with various software programs. I followed all the instructions, but it just didn't deliver the results it promised. Furthermore, the interface was outdated and clunky, making it even more frustrating to use. I would not recommend this software to anyone in need of a reliable keyfinder tool.

3. Michael - 1/5

I had high hopes for Magical Jellybean Keyfinder, but it left me extremely disappointed. It failed to retrieve the product keys for the majority of my installed software, which was the main reason why I downloaded it in the first place. The lack of accurate results and its unreliable performance make this keyfinder utterly useless. I regret wasting my time trying to make it work and would advise others to look for alternative software options. Save yourself the frustration and avoid this one.

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