2006-09-07 03:08:14 · 5 answers · asked by Mizzy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It is a program that generates an OEM or CD Key number for a particular program that you are installing illegally on your computer. Some software manufacturers use an added step to prevent piracy by basing the CD key number on the configuration of your computer. This program makes the necessary calculations and creates a CD Key number for you right on the spot.
2006-09-07 03:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A keygen (a portmanteau of "key generator") is a small program that will generate a key or serial/registration number for a piece of software or cryptographic algorithms.
Keygens are made available by software cracking groups for free download on various websites dedicated to software piracy.
2006-09-07 03:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets say you download a program with a free trial for example paint shop pro.. after your 30 days is up it makes you buy it and enter a code. if you have the keygen for that program, you can unlock it for free without purchasing the program from Jasc.
keygen gives you the codes to programs
2006-09-07 03:10:14 · answer #3 · answered by psychstudent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KeyGen is use to provide serial number for softwares.
2006-09-07 03:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
it is a software piracy tool.
2006-09-07 03:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋