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In some computer stores, when you buy a laptop or desktop computer, the store will promise to install and provide a free genuine Windows on the device. However, this may actually be a pirated version or use a pirated key to activate, which will expire when you update the operating system or after 3 - 6 months of use.
Check if Your Windows is Genuine or Pirated
Check if Your Windows is Genuine or Pirated
So, how do you know if your computer is running a genuine operating system? Mytour will show you a very simple way to check the authenticity of your Windows using a tool available on your computer.
Step 1: To check the Windows operating system for authenticity, you first press Start. You type in CMD to search and activate the Command Prompt tool with Administrator Rights.
Step 2: In the newly opened Command Prompt window, you enter the command slmgr/xpr and press Enter to perform the check.
Command Prompt tool will respond with a message within a short period of time, usually about a few seconds. There are three possible scenarios that could occur.
- The machine is permanently activated: The test results indicate that your device is running a genuine licensed operating system, so you can rest assured in continuing to use it.
- Volume activation will expire on [date]: Your computer is using either a pirated version or a trial key. The displayed date is the expiration date.
- Error: Product key not found: Your computer has not yet been activated with a genuine license;
Therefore, with just a few simple steps on the built-in Command Prompt tool, Mytour has helped you quickly and conveniently check the license status of Windows on your computer. We hope this trick will be a handy tip for you to use whenever necessary. If you are using Windows 10, you can also check if Windows 10 has been activated here.
