Yes, illegal ones exist on torrent sites. However, they often contain malware, keyloggers, or cryptominers. Moreover, Total Commander’s author only asks for ~$40 for a lifetime license. It is widely considered one of the best software values in existence. Support the developer.
before running it. The setup will automatically detect and install the key for you. Double-Click (Newer Versions) : If Total Commander is already running, you can simply double-click the wincmd.key Total Commander Key File
If you are technically inclined, you can verify the integrity of your wincmd.key using Total Commander's internal commands: Yes, illegal ones exist on torrent sites