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    License Information for Windows 7

    License Information for Windows 7

    How to See Windows 7 License Information
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    How to See Your Windows 7 Licence Information

       Information
    This is a fool-proof way to check your Windows 7 licence information using the command prompt, especially handy if you're using an evaluation copy of Windows 7
       Note
    Using winver alone doesn't necessarily display the correct expiration date, nor the license status




    1. Open a command prompt by pressing the Winkey+R, typing cmd into the address bar and hitting enter.
    2. In the command prompt type;
    slmgr and hit enter.
       Information
    A Windows Script Host will pop up informing you of an invalid combination of command parameters.

    In the script host you'll be shown Global Options, Advanced options, Volume Licensing: Key Management Service (KMS) Client options, Volume Licensing: Token-based Activation Options & Volume Licensing: (KMS) Options.

    For most, the global options will do. The most frequently used command will be to check the licence status and expiration date.



    3. To display the current license information type into the command prompt;
    slmgr /dli and hit enter.
    4. To display detailed information on the current license type into the command prompt;
    slmgr /dlv and hit enter.
    5. To display the expiration date for the current license type into the command prompt;
    slmgr /xpr and hit enter.
       Note
    If an evaluation copy of Windows is being used, the rearm command may be used up to three times to extend the grace period. Grace period, and rearm counts are displayed by using slmgr /dlv
    6. To rearm Windows and extend the grace period, in the command prompt, type;
    slmgr /rearm and hit enter.
    7. Restart your system to apply the changes.



  1. Posts : 20
    Windows XP and Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #1

    Cant we change the key to make it a permanent one?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Prudhivisekhar,

    I'm not sure of what you mean, but this will show you how to change the product key number to have Windows 7 activated using it instead. If you use a legal valid pruduct key number, then you can make it your permanent one by not having to change it.

    Product Key Number - Change

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 68
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #3

    nice to know this.

    thanks m8
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,065
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    You're welcome JoHn87
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 109
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #5

    Thanks for this great tutorial!
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 285
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #6

    Very nice tutorial!

    Hope to see more tutorials from your hand ;-)

    Best regards,

    zx81
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1,065
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    You're welcome zx81 :)
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #8

    Great tutorial,

    Very useful info.

    Thanks M8
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 9
    Win7 Ultimate 64
       #9

    Brink said:
    Hello Prudhivisekhar,

    I'm not sure of what you mean, but this will show you how to change the product key number to have Windows 7 activated using it instead. If you use a legal valid pruduct key number, then you can make it your permanent one by not having to change it.

    Product Key Number - Change

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn

    Question about the "legal valid product key". Can you enter a valid "Ultimate Upgrade" key? I want to get legal but also want to make sure I buy the version that will allow me to enter a key after the rearm winds down and not require any re-install. If you can enter an "Upgrade", I'm wondering how you would then be required to prove you had the pre-requisite upgrade base product.
      My Computer


 
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