Get-keys.bat May 2026

What is get-keys.bat?

@echo off :: Example of retrieving a specific registry value set "target_key=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ExampleApp" reg query "%target_key%" /v "LicenseKey" pause Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Important Considerations

:: Call the download subroutine powershell -command "(New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadFile('%url%','%file%')" get-keys.bat

Just paste the batch file content here, and I'll give you a detailed review. What is get-keys

1. Check if it's running as administrator.
2. Detect the Windows installation and retrieve its product key using slmgr.
3. Detect the Office installation (if present) and retrieve its product key using OfficeC2RClient.exe.config.
4. Output the product keys to a file named product_keys.txt.

For Users:

Do not run get-keys.bat if received via email or downloaded from an untrusted source. Check if it's running as administrator

Yes—provided you write it yourself or audit it thoroughly.

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