Note: You can use the /xpr qualifier instead of /dlv to check the licensing status. Now copy+paste the following command: slmgr.vbs /dlv in the Command Prompt and hit Enter.To do that, search for “command prompt” in the Windows Search Bar and click on “ Run as Administrator” from the right pane.
If you are still rocking older versions of the software, including Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, the following method will help you out. While the method described above for checking the licensing status of your Windows 10 installation is by far the easiest, it is only available on Windows 10 and later. If you are using an older build of Windows 10, move to “C ontrol Panel -> System” (by selecting small icons from the View By option) to check the activation status.
You will now be able to see the activation and licensing status of your Windows 10 installation.Įarlier, Microsoft also allowed you to view if your Windows 10 copy is activated or not from the Control Panel.