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.
See also: How to tell if your copy of Windows is genuine Microsoft software
This tutorial will show you how to check and find out if your Windows 11 is activated.
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- Option One: Check Activation Status of Windows 11 in Settings
- Option Two: Check Activation Status of Windows 11 using Command
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Activation on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Activation settings
3 You'll see one of these activation status messages on the Activation page: (see screenshots below)
| Activation status | Description |
|---|---|
| Windows is activated |
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| Windows is activated with a digital license |
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| Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account |
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| Windows is not activated |
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1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the
slmgr /xpr command into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshots below)That's it,
Shawn Brink
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