How to Check Windows Activation Status

You can check your operating system’s activation status at the following location:

Settings app >> System >> Activation

Here, you shall find whether your OS is activated or not, as in the following image:

Expanding the Activation State can show several different statements. The table below illustrates what each of those statements can mean:

Windows Activation Status Details
Windows is activated Windows is activated but a Microsoft account is not linked.
Windows is activated with a digital license Windows is activated but a Microsoft account is not linked. to your digital license.
Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account Windows is activated and your Microsoft account is already linked to your digital license.
Windows is not activated Windows is not activated and you will see an error message explaining the failure.

 

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