So, you visited a certification center and became the proud owner of a personal e-mail digital signature... However, many users believe that to start working with an EDS, it is enough to insert a token into a computer. In this article, we will dispel this myth and analyze in detail how the installation takes place. electronic signature on computer.
Installing media drivers
All of us have long been accustomed to Plug'n'Play devices, in other words, to devices that start working immediately when connected to a computer. But the protected key carriers on which your EDS is stored require a different approach. In order for the computer to be able to interact with this kind of media, you must first install the drivers.
Before installing the drivers, check the bitness of your operating system (32 or 64 bits) and be sure to disconnect the device from the computer during installation.
A characteristic sign of the successful installation of drivers will be the corresponding system messages as well as a lit LED on your carrier.
EToken key carrier
Key carrier Rutoken
JaCarta Key Carrier
Installing CryptoPro CSP
Many users often do not quite understand the need for this software, however, CryptoPro CSP is, perhaps, key program in the process of using an electronic digital signature. In short, CryptoPro CSP provides a computer with a set of libraries for working with encryption and electronic signature algorithms.
The installation of this software is practically no different from the installation process of any other program, with the exception of one nuance. In order to ensure the security of your information, installation distribution of this software must be received by you from the certification center on a CD-ROM. Downloading the CryptoPro CSP distribution kit from the manufacturer's website is possible, however, in this case, the installation should be done for informational purposes only and is unacceptable for regular use.
We would like to draw your attention to a couple more points. When installing newest versions CryptoPro CSP is no longer necessary manual installation drivers for your media, since they are already included in the CryptoPro CSP installation kit. In addition, in our certification center, when ordering a license for the right to use this software, you will receive a distribution kit on a CD as a gift!
CryptoPro CSP certified distribution kit
About how to install a certificate
Finally, we have come close to the very essence - installing a certificate on a computer. First of all, you need to find out whether your EDS certificate was recorded on a key carrier or whether it was handed over to you separately. If your media contains only an EDS key without a certificate, when viewing the certificates in the container, you will see the following window.
In this case, in the CryptoPro CSP program you need to click on the "Install personal certificate"And specify the certificate file you received. CryptoPro CSP will automatically match the certificate and the corresponding EDS key. This method is suitable when using media with a small amount of memory, for example, Rutoken.
EDS certificate is not recorded in the key container
If, when viewing the certificate in the container, you still saw your certificate, then all you have to do is click the "Install" button.
Computer owners often face such a situation when they need to find out the activation key from their operating system. And in most cases it is quite simple to do this: a sticker is placed on a stationary computer or laptop, on which it is indicated. But what if this sticker is worn or peeled off altogether? The answer is simple - "pull" the license key from the operating system itself.
View key on Windows 7
, then first of all pay your attention to the programs for complete diagnostics computer. With their help, the easiest way to find out the activation key. One of these programs is the notorious AIDA 64. In order to view the activation code in it, you need to go to the “ Operating system". There will be a section "License Information" where the product key will be written.
Another way to see the key Windows activation, is to use the KeyFinder utility. It allows you to find keys for almost all installed software products and from the operating system itself. You just need to install, run it and select from the list the software, the activation code of which you want to know.
In general, there are many more programs that allow you to find out the Windows 7 activation key. If you have minimal programming knowledge, you can do without them altogether by writing and running a script that works with PowerShell or VBScript.
Entering an activation key in Windows 7
Many users are afraid to reinstall the operating system because they do not know where to enter the windows 7 key and when to do it. But in fact, there is nothing complicated in this process. At clean installation windows, the activation key must be entered during the system setup phase. After creation account you will be presented with a screen asking you to enter a 25-character product key. Then, after entering it, the system will require you to go through the activation procedure.
An already installed operating system should be activated within 30 days after installation. This can be done through the properties of "My Computer". In the window for viewing basic information, there is a column "Windows Activation" at the bottom.
There you need to click on the item "Change product key" and enter the known to you license code windows 7. After that, the system will automatically start activating the key via the Internet.
Script to extract Windows 7 key
The point is that the key is stored in windows registry but in encrypted binary format. Such a key cannot be used.
You can easily create a simple VBScript that will read values from the registry and then translate it into the format you need to reinstall.
Copy and paste the following text into notepad:
Set WshShell = CreateObject ("WScript.Shell")
MsgBox ConvertToKey (WshShell.RegRead ("HKLM \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion \ DigitalProductId"))
Function ConvertToKey (Key)
Const KeyOffset = 52
i = 28
Chars = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789"
Do
Cur = 0
x = 14
Do
Cur = Cur * 256
Cur = Key (x + KeyOffset) + Cur
Key (x + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24) And 255
Cur = Cur Mod 24
x = x -1
Loop While x> = 0
i = i -1
KeyOutput = Mid (Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & KeyOutput
If (((29 - i) Mod 6) = 0) And (i<>-1) Then
i = i -1
KeyOutput = "-" & KeyOutput
End If
Loop While i> = 0
ConvertToKey = KeyOutput
End Function
When saving the file, give it the vbs extension:
Now run the resulting file double click mice:
The script will show a window with your key.
Manufacturers of modern laptops and computers are actively abandoning floppy drives, since any program or game can be downloaded from the Internet, and the presence of a drive only makes a PC more expensive for the end customer. At the same time, users who are accustomed to receiving a Windows disc with a computer and license key, with difficulties looking at the issue of reinstalling the operating system. While Windows itself can be installed from a USB flash drive, you will still need a license key from it. In this case, users have a question: how to find out the key Windows product, which was preinstalled on a laptop (stationary computer), or was installed later from a disk that is not available in this moment? It is quite enough to do this, both using Windows tools and using third-party programs.
When asking the question of determining the license key of the operating system operating on the computer, you should understand such concepts as Installed Key and OEM Key. They are both essentially Windows license keys, but there are some differences between them. The way they are defined also differs.
Installed Key is the installation key of the operating system operating on the computer. It can be determined on those laptops and stationary computers on which Windows was installed by users on their own from a disk or in the form of a digital copy purchased over the Internet and activated.
OEM Key is a license key Windows versions that was originally installed on the computer. OEM key information is sewn into motherboard laptop or stationary computer, and it cannot be changed.
Thus, if the computer was running Windows 8 at the time of purchase and later upgraded to Windows 10, the OEM and Installed key information will be different. At the same time, wanting to install on new computer Windows 8, you will need to enter the OEM key - only it will work with this version of the operating system. Installed Key is fine if you want to install Windows 10.
Attention: You can use an existing OEM or Installed key only for the version of the operating system that is installed on the computer. You cannot enter a key from the Basic version of Windows 10 for the Professional build.
How to find the Windows 10 key using the operating system?
On any computer, having administrator rights, you can find out the licensed windows key 10. In this case, the procedures are different, in the case of the definition of OEM and Installed keys.
It is very easy to find out the operating system license key, which is "sewn" into the computer's motherboard, if you know the command that is specifically provided for this in Windows 10. To determine OEM key do the following:
The issued OEM key can be used to reinstall the version of the operating system that was originally installed on the computer.
Using one command, the Installed Key cannot be determined, and it is hidden a little deeper in the Windows operating system. But you can get information about the Windows license key if you want without installing third-party applications on your computer. To do this, you need to do the following:
- Run empty standard notebook Windows, which can be found in the following path: "Start" - "All Apps" - " Standard Windows" - "Notebook".
- V open program text editor copy the following code:
Please note that Installed Key is displayed under Product Key. Also, following the steps above will provide you with some details about the operating system used on your computer.
How to find Windows keys using third-party programs?
From the instructions above, you can see that it is very easy to find the OEM Windows Key, but "getting" to the Installed Key is much more difficult, and the procedure for detecting it using Windows tools takes a lot of time. If there is no desire to carry it out, then you can install third party application, which independently detects information about the OEM Key and Installed Key on the computer, and then gives it to the PC administrator.
One of the simplest and convenient programs ShowKeyPlus is considered to determine the Windows key. It can be downloaded from the official website of the developers absolutely free. In this case, the program not only shows information about the license keys of the version of Windows used, but also allows users to save the information received in a txt document. 
Before downloading third party programs To determine the Windows keys, we recommend that you make sure that the programs do not contain viruses that can harm the data on the computer or steal the license keys of the operating system.
Use of licensed software often guarantees stable work, software support and warranty in case of breakdown. That is why it is so important to know the activation key for Windows. The Windows key is a 25-character code. In this article, we'll look at how to find out the product key for Windows installed on your personal computer.
For example, you can find out the license keys for Windows:
- Without using the system
- Using a script
- Through third-party software
You can find out the Windows license key without using the system and without turning on the computer at all. If on your system unit or the case of your laptop is preserved license sticker then the key can be viewed on it. This is how they look:
The license key for activating Windows consists of 25 characters. If you have a similar sticker, it means that you have a license key for your version of Windows.
In the arsenal of an experienced Windows Installer ProduKey is always available. With its help, you can not only find out the key for Windows, but also the office suite.
How to find your Windows product key:
- Download the program from the website to find out the Windows activation key
- Unpack and run Produkey.exe
After launching the program, you will see a window where the keys of all installed products from Microsoft are displayed.
The program is very easy to use, questions should not arise even for beginners. Another very useful feature of the program is that you can see the key not only local computer, but also remote computer online. How to find your Windows license key:
- Click on "File" - "Select Source" or the F9 key
- Specify the name of the computer on which you want to view the key
Now you know how to find out the key for Windows through third-party software.
note that this way does not work on the Windows 10 operating system. The script will help you find the Windows product key on a laptop or stationary PC. The essence of the method is that you need to create a regular Text Document(in Notepad, Word) and paste the script into it.
How to find the Windows product key using a script (example, how to find the Windows product key through a script, is performed on Windows 8):
Set WshShell = CreateObject ("WScript.Shell") regKey = "HKLM \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion \" DigitalProductId = WshShell.RegRead (regKey & "DigitalProductId") Win8ProductName = "Windows Product Name:" & WReadShell.Reg (regKey & "ProductName") & vbNewLine Win8ProductID = "Windows Product ID:" & WshShell.RegRead (regKey & "ProductID") & vbNewLine Win8ProductKey = ConvertToKey (DigitalProductId) strProductKey = "Windows 8 Keyct:" & Win8Product8 Win8ProductID & strProductKey MsgBox (Win8ProductKey) MsgBox (Win8ProductID) Function ConvertToKey (regKey) Const KeyOffset = 52 isWin8 = (regKey (66) \ 6) And 1 regKey (66) = (regKey (66) (And & is HF7) 2) * 4) j = 24 Chars = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789" Do Cur = 0 y = 14 Do Cur = Cur * 256 Cur = regKey (y + KeyOffset) + Cur regKey (y + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24) Cur = Cur Mod 24 y = y -1 Loop While y> = 0 j = j -1 winKeyOutput = Mid (Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & winKeyOutput Last = Cur Loop While j> = 0 If (is Win8 = 1) Then keypart1 = Mid (winKeyOutput, 2, Last) insert = "N" winKeyOutput = Replace (winKeyOutput, keypart1, keypart1 & insert, 2, 1, 0) If Last = 0 Then winKeyOutput = insert & winKeyOutput End If a = Mid (winKeyOutput, 1, 5) b = Mid (winKeyOutput, 6, 5) c = Mid (winKeyOutput, 11, 5) d = Mid (winKeyOutput, 16, 5) e = Mid (winKeyOutput, 21, 5) ConvertToKey = a & "-" & b & "-" & c & "-" & d & "-" & e End Function
After pasting the script code, you need to save this document with the vbs extension.
After that, just run the generated file. If everything was done correctly, you will see a message with the necessary information.
To read of this material many are pushed by a very standard and widespread situation: once they bought a laptop with an installed licensed operating Windows system 7 or 8. Through certain time due to the need reinstall Windows or for any other reason, you need an activation key, which was indicated on a sticker that is located on the bottom of the laptop, but over the months and years of using the laptop, it has long been worn out or completely peeled off. How to be?
If your PC is running Windows with an activated license key, then "getting" it from the operating system will not be difficult. If the icon My computer to push right click and open Properties, then below we will see only product code, not the activation key itself. It is also important to distinguish between what you need to get - just the code that was indicated on a special sticker or the code for Windows 8, which is in the BIOS of the computer.
Screenshot of "My Computer" properties
For Win8 from BIOS using RWEverything
To retrieve the OEM license key Windows 8 from the BIOS of a laptop or desktop computer, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with - in it we considered how to use the program to get the key from Win8 from the BIOS of a new type: UEFI. This method is also relevant for those who are trying to recover the key, if instead of licensed Windows 8 "from the store" another OS was installed.
Screenshot of the RWEverything program
Windows activation key in AIDA64
If you need an activation key for an installed and working system, you can use the program already familiar to us for complete PC diagnostics - - go, get acquainted, download and install. Then we launch the program and open the tab Operating system... In chapter License information in field Product key and the required Windows activation code will be indicated.
Screenshot of AIDA64 program
In AIDA64, as in RWEverything, you can see the key hard-wired into the BIOS. To do this, go to the tab Motherboard , then ACPI... In chapter Description of the table find MSDM and in the field SLS Data the 25-character Windows activation code we need will be registered.
Screen AIDA64
Finding an activation key through KeyFinder
Simple utility from Magical Jelly Bean. This small program does not take up much space and gives out only the very minimum of information, but that is what we need. You can download KeyFinder from here (the official website of the developers), it is available in two versions - the free one is enough for us. Download, install, run. In the left window, select the software for which you need to find out the activation key - in in this case we are interested in Windows 7 Home Premium. CD Key and there is the code you are looking for.
Screenshot of KeyFinder
Instead of a conclusion
This list could be continued endlessly, since there are at least a dozen more popular utilities for solving the same problem, but I think that the provided set will be enough for you. There are also various scripts on the Internet that use VBScript or PowerShell to extract keys without installation unnecessary programs... Everyone chooses the method that is more convenient for him.
