Method 2: Registering via Registry (For Portable/Company Use)
the wincmd.ini file (often in the same folder) includes the following line to make Total Commander recognize it: [Configuration] KeyPath=$ . Summary of Deployment Wincmd Key To Reg zip
If you prefer not to have a file sitting in the directory, you can import the key into the registry. this tcmdkey
Use KeyPath=$ in wincmd.ini and import the key into the registry. Use zero compression (store method) when creating the
this tcmdkey.zip file directly into the main Total Commander installation directory (e.g., C:\totalcmd\ ).
a dedicated converter tool like the one documented by petermad to turn wincmd.key into a .reg file. Add the key to the registry using the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ghisler\Total Commander Value Name: key (binary value).
Use zero compression (store method) when creating the zip file, as TC cannot read compressed keys.