To remove the startup nag screen and register your software, you must place the file where the program can see it. Total Commander looks for wincmd.key in the following locations (in order of priority): Total Commander Forum Manually entering the License number in Total Commander
A: Yes. wincmd.key is architecture-agnostic.
Total Commander is shareware with a 30-day trial period, but it remains usable indefinitely (with a reminder) even if you do not register immediately. However, owning a license and having that WINCMD.KEY file in the right place removes those reminders and legally supports the development of the software. total commander 1052 wincmdkey
The /K switch forces the installer to check for and copy the license file during the automated setup phase. For example, running the following command from a batch script or deployment tool copies the key directly into the target directory: tcmd1052x64.exe /K "c:\Program Files\Total Commander" Use code with caution. Combined Silent Install
If you have a multi-user license for version 10.52: To remove the startup nag screen and register
: One of TC’s strongest features is its portability. You can copy your installation folder, including WINCMD.KEY
If you prefer using the registry but are running on a 64-bit Windows with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Total Commander, both need the registry key. The 64-bit version looks in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ghisler\Total Commander , while the 32-bit version looks under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Ghisler\Total Commander . Total Commander is shareware with a 30-day trial
Place your purchased wincmd.key file into the same folder where you intend to install Total Commander.