[Windows] How to check license status (just one command)

Have you ever wondered if your Windows license is correctly activated?

A very convenient method is to check your license information with a single command. By following the steps below, you can easily check your current license status.

Command to check license status

You can display license information using a script tool built into Windows. Here is the command to use:

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slmgr /dli

When you run this command, partial license information will be displayed in a window.

How to run

1. Type “cmd” in the Start Menu, right-click on Command Prompt, and select “Run as administrator”.

2. Enter the following into the command prompt and press the Enter key:

   1	slmgr /dli

3. After waiting a few seconds, license information like the following will be displayed.

   

Main information displayed

• Part of the product key
• License type (Retail, OEM, etc.)
• License status (Licensed, expired, not activated, etc.)

Want to know more detailed information?

There are also commands like the following:

• slmgr /dlv: Display more detailed license information
• slmgr /xpr: Display the license expiration date (e.g., whether it is permanent)

Summary

You can easily check the Windows license status with a single command.

• Simple check: slmgr /dli
• Detailed check: slmgr /dlv
• Expiration date check: slmgr /xpr

If there is a problem with your license, updates or some functions may be restricted, so it is safe to check regularly.