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After installing or upgrading to Windows 10, verifying its activation status is crucial. If Windows 10 is not activated, you will be unable to perform various tasks, including personalizing your Windows 10. This page outlines four methods to check if your Windows 10 is activated.
Step 1: Click the Start menu and select Settings to open the Settings panel.
Alternative: You can also click the 'Notification' icon in the lower right corner of your Windows 10 desktop and select All Settings to access the Settings panel.
Step 2: In the Settings panel, click Update & Security.
Step 3: Select Activation from the left-side pane. The right-side pane will display your Windows 10 activation status.
Step 1: Access Control Panel in Windows 10, type system in the search box, and click System.
Step 2: The System panel will display basic information about your computer, including the Windows 10 activation status.
Tips: The System panel also allows you to check if your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit, view installed memory, your Windows edition, and the Windows product ID.
Step 1: Search for cmd in Cortana and click on Command Prompt to open it.
Alternative: You can also open Command Prompt as administrator.
Step 2: Type slmgr /xpr and press Enter. A dialog box will appear, indicating whether your Windows 10 is permanently activated or not.
Step 1: Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
Step 2: Type slmgr.vbs –xpr and click OK. A new dialog box will display, showing whether your Windows 10 is permanently activated.
Tips: Typing slmgr.vbs –dlv and pressing Enter will display more detailed activation information about your Windows 10.
The methods outlined above allow you to check the activation status of your Windows 10. Methods 3 and 4 also indicate whether your Windows 10 is permanently or temporarily activated.
