How to tell if my windows system is activated and in what activation channel

To check if your Windows system is activated and find out its activation channel, follow these steps:

Using the Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt:
   • Press Windows + R to open the “Run” dialog.
   • Type cmd and press Enter.
2. Check Activation Status:
   • In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter: slmgr /xpr
   • A small window will pop up telling you whether your system is permanently activated or not.
3. Check Activation Channel:
   • In the same Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: slmgr /dlv
   • A detailed window will appear with information including the activation channel (e.g., Retail, OEM, Volume License).

To sum up

Open PowerShell or the Command Prompt and type in:

slmgr /xpr to see your activation status.

Other commands include:

• slmgr.vbs /dli – Basic license information
• slmgr.vbs /dlv – Detailed license information
• slmgr.vbs /xpr – License expiration date