In WinNT4 one can find it as pure text:
In Win2k/WinXP the key is located here but is encrypted:[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows NT \CurrentVersion]
ProductID=
Note if the ProductId has the format "12345-nnn-nnnnnnn-12345" then "nnn-nnnnnnn" is the CD-Key.
If the Win2k/WinXP was installed unattended then the cd-key might be found here:[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE \Microsoft \Windows NT \CurrentVersion]
DigitalProductId=
Related Change WinXP CD Key using WPA%SystemRoot%\System32\$WINNT$.INF
I need a tool which is able to change the serial key on the installed win2003 server.
Believe that Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is able to change the cd-key for Win2k3
just display that how to change key in winxp