It replaces the current license key with a new one and hence the validity period is also updated.
Using ‘-ilc’ : In case a new registration is to be done using new license key, this command can be used.It also displays validity period of the license key. Using ‘-xpr’ : expiration date of the installed system license can be obtained using this command.Using ‘-do’ and ‘dlv’ : License information of the current system, along with the license key can be obtained using dli key.It validates the activation at local as well as administrative windows server. Using ‘-ipk’ : ipk is used for installing product key on the windows server registry.Following are some of the important command implementations of slmgr Coupled with various extensions, the slmgr command is used to obtain relevant information regarding activation status, product’s registration information, expiry date etc. It is a command line licensing tool for Microsoft systems. Slmgr is short term for Windows Server Manager script. Let us understand about this command in detail. The following article is mainly focused on Windows 7 and 8.
The command is popular in regard to windows vista and later versions but it reportedly does not function with Windows 10 applications. ‘slmgr rearm’ is one such command, used for activating windows. While some of these might be true and others be fake, one of the best ways to activate windows is to run specific commands in command prompt. Set activation type to 1 (for AD) or 2 (for KMS) or 3 (for Token) or 0 (for all).There are many software and tricks available over the internet to activate windows without the original registration key. The renewal interval must be between 15 minutes (min) and 30 days (max) although the default (7 days) is recommended. Set renewal interval (minutes) for activated clients to attempt KMS connection. The activation interval must be between 15 minutes (min) and 30 days (max) although the default (2 hours) is recommended. Set interval (minutes) for unactivated clients to attempt KMS connection. Set TCP port KMS will use to communicate with clients Volume Licensing: Key Management Service (KMS) Options: Remove installed Token-based Activation Issuance License List installed Token-based Activation Issuance Licenses Volume Licensing: Token-based Activation Options: Otherwise default KMS auto-discovery will be used. The specific KMS host will be used if set via /skms. This setting has no effect if the specific single KMS host is set via /skms option.Ĭlear the specific DNS domain in which all KMS SRV records can be found. Set the specific DNS domain in which all KMS SRV records can be found. IPv6 address must be specified in the format :portĬlear name of KMS computer used (sets the port to the default) Set the name and/or the port for the KMS computer this machine will use. Volume Licensing: Key Management Service (KMS) Client Options: Reset the licensing status of the given skuĭisplay Installation ID for offline activationĪctivate product with user-provided Confirmation ID Reset the licensing status of the given app Reset the licensing status of the machine
Install product key (replaces existing key)ĭisplay license information (default: current license)ĭisplay detailed license information (default: current license)Įxpiration date for current license stateĬlear product key from the registry (prevents disclosure attacks) Password: password for the previous account User: Account with required privilege on remote machine MachineName: Name of remote machine (default is local machine)
Windows Software Licensing Management Tool