| Command | Description | | :--- | :--- | | slmgr.vbs /xpr | Show the activation expiration date (for volume license editions). | | slmgr.vbs /rearm | Reset the activation timer. Allows a 30-day grace period reset (up to 3 times). | | slmgr.vbs /ckms | Clear any previously specified KMS server name. | | slmgr.vbs /skms <server> | Set a KMS server address (for enterprise volume activation). | | slmgr.vbs /dlv all | Display detailed licensing information for all installed products. |
You will now see a black window with the path C:\Windows\system32> . This confirms you are in the correct directory with admin rights.
slmgr.vbs -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Press Enter. A small pop-up window should appear saying, "Installed product key XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX successfully."
Replace "YOUR-PRODUCT-KEY-HERE" with your actual key and press Enter . A popup should confirm the key was installed successfully. Step 3: Trigger Online Activation
slmgr.vbs /atp 123456-789012-345678-901234-567890-123456-789012