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How to Check Windows License Activation Status! Easy Check with a Single Command

Explains how to verify if your Windows license is correctly activated. Introduces the steps to easily check detailed status such as product key, license type, and expiration date just by running the 'slmgr' command from the Command Prompt.

[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:

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    slmgr /dli

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

    Windows license confirmation screen

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.