[RESOLVED] Code to Retrieve Unique Windows Key?

I've searched for this a while back, but I believe it must be able to be done, similar when you right click -> properties on my computer and see the registered to info. It will give you a key. I would like to see if it is possible to capture that key (or something similar to it) and use it in my applications for unique identification and registration purposes. To me that would be the ultimate because windows key program would be more unique than and full coded solutions on the board (right?). Anyways. If it is possible I would like to know. I have searched and thought it would be a great idea to use in a software application.

This has been (tried) discussed before. It is agains the forum rules to give/send that sort of code.

I don't believe it is, I can't see how that key can be used for piracy :confused:

I have an exe called Keyfinder.exe that I found on the internet. It identifies Office and Windows keys. I have no source code, though.

There was a similar thread here, I posted a finished application which does that, and the attachment was deleted by Marty...

Ok then, per forum rules. This thread is considered resolved.

I see how such a useful thing could in term be abused. However with any good technology which has its good things. People can then in turn make it evil. (ie. the internet)

Thanks for the help though.

I really can't see that this would be against the forum rules. There is no big secret about this key that is created when you install Windows. It is fully readable and available in the registry. The value is called ProductID and is available under this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Registration

It's also available under this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion