This tutorial will show you how to check and find out if your Windows 11 is 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.
References:
Keep Windows activation automation working with PowerShell - Windows IT Pro Blog
Learn how to prepare for VBScript deprecation by automating endpoint activation with a new PowerShell module.
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Activate Windows | Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.
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Contents
- 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)
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,
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