How To Check Windows Activation Status And Expire Date

What does it mean when Windows needs to be activated?

Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn't been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.

How long does window activation last?

Users can utilize an inactivated Windows 10 without any restrictions for one month after installing it. However, that only means the user restrictions come into effect after one month. Thereafter, users will see some Activate Windows now notifications.

There is two way to find out. So just check below-

First one- Command Prompt to check Windows 10 activation status and expire date

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator: On the search box, type in "cmd" and click on cmd

2. Type in command: 

slmgr /xpr 

and press Enter to run it.

And then you will see the Windows 10 activation status and expire date on the pop-up box.

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Second one- Use Run box to check Windows 10 activation status and expire date

1. Press "Win + R" to open Run box.

2. On the Run box, type in: 

slmgr.vbs -xpr

and then click on OK.

3. On the pop-up dialog box, you will see if Windows 10 is activated or not, and the expire date.