====== Check the Activation Status on Windows 7 or Vista ======

The way to do this is either from the command line:

**Vista:**

  * Less Information:<strong> slmgr.vbs &ndash;dli</strong>
  * More Information (verbose):<strong> slmgr.vbs &ndash;dlv</strong>

**Windows 7:**

  * Less Information:<strong> slmgr.vbs /dli</strong>
  * More Information (verbose):<strong> slmgr.vbs /dlv</strong>

Or using the GUI.

  - Go to the Control Panel, select System and Maintenance, then System.
  - In the Windows Activation section make sure it says, &ldquo;Windows is activated.&rdquo;

**Note**: If you see &ldquo;X days to activate. Activate Windows now,&rdquo; select the link to open the activation wizard, then follow the steps to activate your license.

-- Main.FredPettis - 2010-08-14