It's no secret that all versions of the operating room Windows systems 7 and Windows Vista require activation. Until activation is required, the user can use this system within 30 days (which can be increased up to 120 days) in a trial version of the operating system, with occasional reminders that this system needs to be activated. If the system is not activated on time, then it becomes inoperable, and you have to boot into safe mode.
Actually, in order not to mess up the moment when activation is required, and in order to be sure that you have activated copy of windows, the activation status can be checked again on all versions of Windows, both 7 and Vista.
1. The first method is the simplest and is done in a couple of mouse clicks: Start -> right-click in Computer -> Properties -> at the very bottom, the activation status and product code are written.
2. Method using SLMgr.vbs - a script inserted in Windows 7 and Vista and used to manage licenses, activations and serials. Since this script is a console command, press Win + R -> write cmd and press ENTER. After that, in the appeared DOS-Promt, enter one of the commands:
slmgr -xpr
slmgr -dli
slmgr -dlv
As a result, we get the following window, telling us that our Windows is activated.
Under an agreement with Microsoft, users who upgrade to Windows 10 receive a licensed system. At the same time, its activation takes place in the background, that is, the OS does not inform the user in any way that the process has been successfully completed. Therefore, not everyone knows how to understand if a copy of the system is activated. The situation is similar with the license key and activation times - you have to search for these data yourself.
How to check Windows 10 activation
There are several methods to check if your copy of Windows 10 is activated:
- Through the system properties window: you need to press the Win + X keys and select the "System" tab in the menu that appears. At the very bottom of the window there will be information about whether or not Windows activation... The license key will also be displayed.
The easiest way to find out if Windows 10 is activated is through the system properties window
- In the system settings: you need to click the "Start" button and select "Settings", then find the "Update and Security" section, then open the "Activation" tab in the left menu. All the information will be there: system release, activation data and product code.
All Windows activation data is also displayed in the System Settings menu
- Using a script via the command line: for this, a special script SLMgr.vbs is used, which is responsible for managing licenses, license keys and activations operating system... To execute it, you need to run the command line with administrator rights using the Win + X keyboard shortcut. In the drop-down menu, select the "Command line" item and type the command "slmgr / xpr". If the system is activated and the activation period is infinite, the message “The machine is permanently activated” will appear. In the case of activation valid until a certain period, the system will display a window with the end date of this period.
Using the SLMgr.vbs script, you can check if Windows 10 is activated and find out the activation time
The cscript slmgr.vbs -xpr command prints the activation message to the console command line.
How to find out the activation time of Windows 10
If during the installation of the system a license key was entered or the current OS was updated to Windows 10, then the activation period is infinite. If it was installed trial version for a limited number of days, then to check the term you need to press the combination Win + R, enter the command "winver.exe" in the window that opens. A window will open in which the activation expiration date will be indicated. If it is not indicated, then the system is installed for an indefinite period.
The system has a specific activation period only if the trial version is installed
In addition, the activation period can be found using the SLMgr.vbs script, which is described in detail in paragraph 3 above.
How to find the license key of the installed Windows 10
The license product key is a 25-character code - it is used not only to activate the system, but also to reinstall it, so it’s better to know it and not lose it. Since the activation of Windows 10 takes place in the background, the user is not told the code in any way, and he needs to look at it on his own. There are several ways to do this:
- using special programs;
- through the system properties window (see point 1 above);
- through the system parameters (see point 2 above);
- using scripts.
The easiest way to look at the code is through the system parameters or the properties window, but these methods are not always available - for some reason, the computer may not display numbers or display a "No data" message. Therefore, you have to resort to special programs for viewing license key or to scripts.
Utilities for viewing the activation code can be downloaded from the official sites and installed on your PC... There are several of them, here are the simplest:
- Speccy - Russian-language application with user-friendly interface, which shows all information about the OS, including its serial number: it is located in the "Operating system" section;
In the Speccy utility, the license number is located in the "Operating System" section
- ProduKey is a utility that does not need installation, you just need to download it and run it, the activation key will immediately be displayed in the information window;
ProduKey utility shows only the license key, but it starts quickly
- ShowKeyPlus does not require installation either, the application is simply downloaded from the official website and launched. Serial number is shown on the screen.
The ShowKeyPlus utility does not need to be installed either - it displays the system key immediately after starting
In addition, you can find out the license key by running a special script. This method will be more difficult than those described above, but sometimes, for some reason, installing third party applications the computer is not available. Then the task is performed using its own shell Windows PowerShell.
First, you need to open the Notepad program and create a file with the .ps1 extension in it: for this, the value “All files” is entered in the “File type” field, and the extension is entered by hand. Copy the following script to the file:
$ regHKLM = 2147483650
$ regPath = "Software \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion"
$ DigitalProductId = "DigitalProductId"
$ wmi = "\\ $ env: COMPUTERNAME \ root \ default: stdRegProv"
$ Object = $ wmi.GetBinaryValue ($ regHKLM, $ regPath, $ DigitalProductId)
$ DigitalProductId = $ Object.uValue
If ($ DigitalProductId)
$ ResKey = ConvertToWinkey $ DigitalProductId
$ OS = (Get-WmiObject "Win32_OperatingSystem" | select Caption) .Caption
If ($ OS -match "Windows 10")
$ value = "Windows Key: $ ResKey"
$ w1 = "The script is for Windows 10 only"
$ w1 | Write-Warning
$ w2 = "The script is for Windows 10 only"
$ w2 | Write-Warning
$ w3 = "An unexpected error occurred while retrieving the key"
$ w3 | Write-Warning
Function ConvertToWinKey ($ WinKey)
$ isWindows10 = ($ WinKey / 6) -band 1
$ WinKey = ($ WinKey -band $ HF7) -bOr (($ isWindows10 -band 2) * 4)
$ Symbols = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789"
$ CurIndex = $ CurIndex * 256
$ CurIndex = $ WinKey [$ X + $ OffsetKey] + $ CurIndex
$ WinKey [$ X + $ OffsetKey] = :: Floor (($ CurIndex / 24))
$ CurIndex = $ CurIndex% 24
$ KeyResult = $ Symbols.SubString ($ CurIndex, 1) + $ KeyResult
$ last = $ CurIndex
while ($ with -ge 0)
$ WinKeypart1 = $ KeyResult.SubString (1, $ last)
$ WinKeypart2 = $ KeyResult.Substring (1, $ KeyResult.length-1)
$ KeyResult = "N" + $ WinKeypart2
$ KeyResult = $ WinKeypart2.Insert ($ WinKeypart2.IndexOf ($ WinKeypart1) + $ WinKeypart1.length, "N")
$ WindowsKey = $ KeyResult.Substring (0.5) + “-” + $ KeyResult.substring (5.5) + “-“ + $ KeyResult.substring (10.5) + “-“ + $ KeyResult.substring ( 15.5) + "-" + $ KeyResult.substring (20.5)
Next, you should start the Windows PowerShell shell itself: press the key combination Win + R, and in the window that appears, enter "powershell" - this is the most quick way... In the window that opens, you need to type the command cmd and the name of the directory where the file created in "Notepad" is stored, press the Enter key, then enter the name of the script in the form: "./filename.ps1" and press Enter again.
Photo gallery: how to find out the license key of the installed Windows 10 using a script
Create a text file in Notepad and copy the script there. Save the text file in .ps1 format (choose All Files from the Save as type menu) Start PowerShell from the command in line quick launch Enter the command cmd, the path to the directory with the text file and the name of the script
Sometimes a message may appear that scripting is disabled on the system. Then enter the command "Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned" into the PowerShell console, and then confirm the actions with the Y and Enter keys.
Video: how to find the activation key for Windows 10
How to find computer ID on Windows 10
To carry out remote activation of programs and remotely control your PC from other devices, you need to know its ID. You can recognize it yourself. To do this, in Windows 10, you need to go to the "Control Panel", sequentially open the sections "Network and Internet", "Network Control Center and general access", "Change adapter settings". Further, in the window that opens, on the adapter you are using, you need to right-click, select the "Status" item and in the window that appears below, click the "Details" button. In the column "Physical address" your ID will be indicated.
There is an easier way, the previous one still requires a lot of body movements. Using the Win + R combination, you need to call the quick access line, type the cmd command, press Enter and type "ipconfig / all". A window with data will be displayed, where the required computer ID is indicated in the "Physical address" section.
To find out the computer ID, just type "ipconfig / all" in the command line
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How to check activation of windows 2008 or windows 7?
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Question: How to check the activation of windows 2008 or windows 7? Answer: Start -> Run -> write cmd (a black command line window opens) -> write slmgr -dli After a couple of seconds, a window will appear in which the activation expiration date will be written
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19 Jul 2011 | Author: anchous |It's no secret that all versions of the Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems require activation. Until activation is required, the user can use this system for 30 days (which can be increased up to 120 days) in a trial version of the operating system, with occasional reminders that this system needs to be activated. If the system is not activated on time, then it becomes inoperable, and you have to boot in a safe mode.
Actually, in order not to mess up the moment when activation is required, and in order to be sure that you have an activated copy of windows, the activation status can be checked again on all versions of Windows, both 7 and Vista.
1. The first method is the simplest and is done in a couple of mouse clicks: Start -> right-click in Computer -> Properties -> at the very bottom, the activation status and product code are written.
2. Method using SLMgr.vbs - a script inserted in windows 7 and Vista and used to manage licenses, activations and serials. Since this script is a console command, press Win + R -> write cmd and press ENTER. After that, in the appeared DOS-Promt, enter one of the commands: slmgr -xpr slmgr -dli
As a result, we get the following window, telling us that our Windows is activated.
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Checking the activation status of windows 10
It's been almost a month since the start of the free update windows users 7 and windows 8.1 to windows 10. Under the terms of Microsoft, users of these operating systems, after performing the update, receive licensed windows 10, and the system is activated automatically in the background. How to understand if your copy of windows 10 is activated or not?
When upgrading to windows 10, the system should automatically activate the OS on Microsoft's activation servers. The problem is that the user is not shown information windows about the successful activation of the OS. There are several ways to check the system activation status in windows 10.
1. System properties window
Press the Win + X keyboard shortcut and select System. The activation status is displayed in the windows activation section. In our example, the message "windows is activated" means that the system is activated.
2. New system settings panel
The activation status can also be found in the parameters of the new Modern Control Panel. To do this, click on the notification icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar and select the All Settings menu item.
Then go to the “Update and Security” section. As you can see, the status in the Activation line indicates that the system is activated.
3. Command line
Activation status can also be obtained from the command line using the SLMgr.vbs script, which has been used to manage licenses, activations and system serial keys since the days of Window Vista. Open a command prompt (cmd) with administrator rights and run the command:
After a few seconds a window will appear with the text “The machine is permanently activated”.
Windows 7 is still wildly popular among users, despite its age. And the issue of its activation is one of the most important aspects when working with the system. You will either have to buy a license key or use special programs- activators. With the purchase of a license key, everything is clear, so let's talk better about free alternatives... Let's see how to activate Windows 7 using various activators, or postpone it for a month in a legal way.
This is the easiest way to obtain a license, which can be used even by a novice user. And most importantly, it's free. Let's take a look at the 3 most popular activators and find out how to use them. We will give download links only to the main one, the rest are easily searched for in search engines.
KMS Auto
The easiest and most reliable way. All actions are done in exactly the same way as activation. The unpacking password is 123.
Don't forget to add the file to your antivirus exclusions!
One of the most famous activators is Windows program Loader that injects into the system special code, informing her on each launch that the activation was successful. Let's see how it works:
- Download Windows Loader and run it with administrator rights.
- Pay attention to the circle next to the name of the program - it should be green. If it is red or yellow, then you need to hover over it and see what needs to be done (usually you need to close the browser or, for example, Total Commander).
- If everything is fine, click the "Install" button and then restart your computer.
This completes the activation. If you suddenly want to refuse to use the license key, start Windows Loader again and click the "Uninstall" button.
This activation method is illegal, so its use is not recommended by Microsoft. But if you face it, Windows Loader has helped hundreds of thousands of users solve their license problem, so you have nothing to fear.
After starting, the following window will appear:
- Download and run the activator.
- In the main window of the utility, click the "Activate" button on the button that is highlighted.
- After a message appears that the operation was successful, restart your computer.
If this activator works fine, you can safely install updates without fear that it will fly off.
After restarting the computer, the operating system selection window will appear. There will be two download options - Windows 7 (non-activated version) and Windows 7 Loader XE (activated version). Select the second line and boot - the system will be activated.
To avoid choosing the right operating system every time
- Right-click on the "Computer" icon and select "Properties".
- Follow this link " Extra options Systems ”in the menu on the left.
- In the Startup and Recovery box, click the Options button.
- Uncheck "Display a list of operating systems" and select "Windows 7 Loader XE" in the line above. Save your changes.
After completing these steps, the activated version of the system will be loaded into automatic mode, without waiting and your choice. By the way, having two entries in boot menu does not mean that you have two operating systems installed. This activator made changes to the boot.ini file.
RemoveWAT
RemoveWAT works in all Windows versions, however, after using it, you must definitely disable automatic update(which is highly undesirable). Use it only if the previous activators did not help you:
- Run the program.
- Click "Remove WAT" in the utility window.
- Wait for the activation process to complete and restart your computer.
Now, so that the activation does not fly off, you need to disable automatic system updates:
How to do it
- Go to the "Control Panel".
- Go to "Update Center".
- Click on the link "Settings" in the menu on the left.
- Select the "Don't check for updates" option.
- Save the changes by clicking "Ok".
In principle, you can set the parameters so that the system will look for updates, but the decisions about their installation will be made by you personally. You just have to figure out which update the next authentication file carries.
Delay activation
All Microsoft products, including Windows 7, have an activation deferral feature. Let's see how to activate Windows 7 using snooze via the command line.
- Run Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Enter the command
slmgr / rearm
And press Enter.
- Restart your computer when you receive a message that the activation operation was successful.
Please note that the deferral procedure must be performed on the penultimate or last day of activation. In total, Windows 7 deferral can be used 3 times. By simple calculations, we determine that in the end you will have 120 days of free use. After 4 months (the first is an introductory, then 3 deferrals), you will have to decide again how to activate the system.
You can find out detailed information about the license, including the available number of deferrals, using the command:
cscript% windir% \ system32 \ slmgr.vbs -dlv
cscript% windir% \ system32 \ slmgr. vbs - dlv |
If the delays are over, you can reinstall Windows 7 and use the system for another 120 days is free... Another way is to create a system recovery image and then use it to roll back to a state of four months ago. However, both of these methods are not convenient, since they involve reinstalling (restoring) the system, which leads to the removal of installed programs and the loss of some files.
What to do to prevent Windows 7 activation from crashing
The main disadvantage of using activators is the possible blocking of the license after the next system update. Microsoft specialists are doing everything to ensure that users buy activation keys, not use free software to obtain a license. This is manifested in the creation of special updates for Windows 7, dealing with system authentication.
Despite the fact that in the description of all activators it is indicated that the system after their application passes the authentication without problems, in reality everything is not so rosy. For example, many users are faced with the fact that after installing the KB971033 update, activation crashed. In order not to get into a similar situation, you just need to delete the authentication file that gets into Windows 7 along with the KB971033 update. To do this, follow these simple steps:
- Open "Control Panel".
- Go to the "Uninstall the program" section.
- Click on the link "View installed updates" in the left menu.
- Look for the security update KB971033.
- If you find the required line, select it and click "Delete".
Your system will no longer be authenticated, and therefore activation will not fail.
By the way, many antiviruses perceive activators as malicious applications. There is nothing surprising in this - just turn off protection for a while in order to activate the system and add the program to the antivirus exceptions.
Attention! this guide is presented for informational purposes only. Using activators is illegal!
FPP
- FPP (Full Product Package), Retail, Box or boxed version, in earlier versions up to XP an optical disk, later a USB flash drive with Windows installation files.
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) or E-key, electronic key... An electronic key is bought on the Microsoft website and the distribution kit of the system is downloaded to install it on a computer. also download the necessary documents from the manufacturer's website.
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is the most limited type of license in terms of use. Installed on new PCs, laptops, tablets and other computer devices, when buying a computer device complete with it, it is tied to the device to a specific hardware configuration.
- Starting from the Xp version and ending with Windows 7, this can be done on the Microsoft website. It is not possible to check new versions of products that were released after Windows 7 on the website. They are checked themselves and if your copy of Windows is not licensed, then you will be shown a message on your desktop (your copy of Windows does not have a license key, is not under license), perhaps your version was activated, but the activation failed due to the error.
- How is activation going from an earlier version of OS to Windows 10. If you have a sub-version of Windows tied to a specific oem device, as we said earlier. When you upgrade to Windows 10, Microsoft servers overwrite your account in which there is a device identifier, key, OS version. Such an update was at the time of the release of Windows 10.
- Windows 10 license can be viewed by typing winver in the command line and pressing enter. If the version is not activated, then you will not receive data on this version. Otherwise, in the opposite case, you will see a message like in the picture below:
- You can also check the authenticity of your version of Windows after 7 by pressing the Win + X key combination and in the menu that opens, click "System"
- In the window that opens, the system at the very bottom looks at how the activation proceeds:
- Highlighted with the arrow in the picture above that Windows activation is complete. If there are problems with the activation of the operating system, you will be shown a message:
- In other versions of Windows, starting after 7, there will be similar messages in the same window.
- The command in the command line will help to determine the type of operating system, first press the key combination:
- Win + R
- In the "Run" window that opens, type "CMD" and press "Enter". When the command line opens, type:
- slmgr.vbs / dli
- Confirm by pressing "Enter", who does not know how to work with the command line can read. There is also a great article on this,. You can read the article
- Let's return to the type of license and after confirming the entered command to the command line with the "Enter" key, you will see a window with information:
- Check Windows xp and Win7 - Authentication checks if your key is locked.
- See all options and questions about Windows licenses.
- Well, in fact, if you follow the methods used above, then the mouse will not slip through, say, re-activate and everything will become clear. Only do it using the command line and not different activators! Well, if you want a software that is in service with you you know where, and without divulging secrets the name Defacto. If this name does not tell you anything, then you can go to the site, everything is told there. I’ll show you how to use this program, because what it is for is clear. Defacto can detect not only Windows for pirated copies, but also other paid software. The program connects to the product activation servers and checks whether the product is activated or not, thereby recognizing pirate version or real. Here's an example of a message about signs of pirated copies on a pc:
- In general, the program looks like this, picture below. There are three options to start a scan, I think everything is clear with them, but I will spread it out:
- 1.) Scan this PC. It is clear that everyone will installed programs scanned on a running PC for a license violation.
- 2.) Scan directory. Select the folder that the program will scan and if it finds programs in it, it will notify you about it.
- 3.) Scan network computers... Computers on the local network in the office or at home if you have configured the local network, you can scan all computers in the local network from one computer.
- See the picture below:
- The bottom of the program in the footer, let's say, there is information on the selected program after scanning, there is also information on the icons. Let's say the license is violated or free software. See the picture below:
- Well, there is simply nothing incomprehensible in this program, as I initially told you that it exists. The program is paid, but there is a free trial period to learn about several computers. If you have any questions, ask in the comment below or search the site by clicking on the button below.
