Recover Keys is a product key finder software developed by ChesterSoft sp. z o.o., available at recover-keys.com. Operating since 2007, it is designed to help home users and IT professionals retrieve lost or misplaced software license keys from Windows installations, crashed hard drives, remote network machines, and virtual machines. The software supports over 11,000 programs, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, VMware Workstation, SQL Server, AutoCAD, and many more.
The core functionality includes a deep scan mode that searches the Windows registry for non-standard key entries such as SerialNumber, RegNo, and ProductKey fields, ensuring that even unusual or obscure software licenses are captured. Users can also perform network scans by entering IP ranges, computer name lists, or individual addresses — all without needing to install any agent on the remote machine. This makes it particularly valuable for IT administrators managing software compliance across large organizations.
Recover Keys goes beyond basic local scanning with support for non-bootable hard drives, .reg files, registry hives, and Adobe cache.db files. Virtual machine environments including VirtualPC, Hyper-V, VHD, VHDX, and ISO files can be scanned without booting the VM. Premium and Enterprise license holders also gain access to Mac OS X remote scanning from a Windows PC and a full command-line interface for scripting and automation workflows. Enterprise users additionally benefit from scheduled task automation to run scans and save results on a custom timetable.
Export options are extensive, covering Text, HTML, Word, Excel, PDF, CSV, XML, JSON, SQL, and folder-based output with per-computer filenames, as well as direct printing. A cloud database feature allows users to store and access product keys from any browser or mobile device, while a local database option covers keys the scanner cannot find automatically. Hardware and OS information — including CPU, RAM, motherboard, and Windows genuine status — is also displayed for each scanned machine.
- 11,000+ supported programs including Windows, Office, Adobe, Acronis, VMware, and more
- Remote network scanning with no agent installation required
- Non-bootable HDD and virtual machine scanning
- 10+ export formats including PDF, Excel, JSON, and SQL
- Cloud and local database for secure key storage
- Multilingual interface supporting 27+ languages
- Available for Windows NT through Windows 11
The software has received editorial recognition from Softpedia (Editor's Pick), PC Welt (5/5 Stars), and Computer Bild (Recommended). It is available as a digital download (version 12.0.6.316, 19.8 MB) and runs on all major Windows versions. A refund policy and end-user license agreement are published on the website, and technical support is accessible via the support page at recover-keys.com.