If you are a power user or writing scripts for Total Commander, %wincmdkey% is a specific internal environment variable.
Usage in Scripts:
Example Usage: You might see this in a command line parameter within Total Commander:
copy "%wincmdkey%" D:\Backups\
This command would copy your license key file to a backup folder. total commander wincmdkey
Open the wincmd.key file in Notepad. It should look like a block of text with your name and numbers. If it contains HTML code or email formatting (e.g., "------BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE------"), you have copied the wrong thing. Re-download the attachment from your purchase email.
Yes. Your Total Commander license is a personal license. You can install and use it on all computers you own (desktop, laptop, work PC, home server), as long as you are the sole user.
Yes, but only to the user profile folder. You cannot put it on your desktop. Total Commander will only scan: If you are a power user or writing
Q: Can I use my wincmd.key on both 32-bit and 64-bit Total Commander?
A: Yes. The key file is architecture-agnostic. It works for Total Commander, Total Commander 64-bit, and even the Windows CE/ARM versions.
Q: I bought Total Commander from the Microsoft Store. Where is the key?
A: Store versions use a different licensing system (Windows UWP license). You will not have a wincmd.key file. To get a classic key, contact Ghisler support with your Microsoft Store receipt.
Q: My company bought 10 licenses. Can we use one wincmd.key on all 10 machines?
A: No. A "Single user" license is for one person on multiple PCs they own. A "Company" license counts per user. Using one key for 10 simultaneous distinct users violates the license. Ghisler Software offers volume discounts for legitimate multi-seat use. Example Usage: You might see this in a
Q: How do I remove my license (unregister)?
A: Delete wincmd.key. If you want to downgrade to shareware mode, delete the file, and Total Commander will revert to unregistered status. Useful before selling a PC.
Refer to Total Commander’s command list for the full set.
Open Total Commander, go to Help > About Total Commander. Look at the bottom of the dialog. If a license is installed, you will see your name and the path to the wincmd.key file. This is the fastest way to know exactly where your copy is stored.
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