![]() ![]() This is only useful for Windows system activated from an organization’s KMS server, as retail licenses and multiple activation keys result in a perpetual license that won’t expire. To display the expiration date of the current license, run the following command. To display more detailed license information–including the activation ID, installation ID, and other details–run the following command: slmgr.vbs /dlv This command tells you the edition of Windows, part of the product key so you can identify it, and whether the system is activated. To display very basic license and activation information about the current system, run the following command. View Activation, License, and Expiration Date Information On Windows 7, search the Start menu for “Command Prompt,” right-click it, and select “Run as Administrator.” Click the “Command Prompt (Admin)” option in the menu that appears. ![]() To do so on Windows 8 or 10, either right-click the Start button or press Windows+X. We need to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.To use this tool, you’ll want to launch a Command Prompt with Administrator access. ![]() Never fear, I can extend the trial period by running the following command from an administrative command prompt. Here is the initial snapshot (windows license expired) to begin with. Oh noes! My trial Windows license expired. You typically get up to 3 rearms or 4 times the trial period!! In this post, we will show you how to rearm a Windows 7 virtual machine that we downloaded from modern.ie. Starting Windows Vista, Microsoft lets you extend your grace period through a process known as ‘rearming’. Its awesome! The downside is that the modern.ie virtual machines use evaluation versions of Microsoft Windows and are therefore the license expires. Modern.ie was created by Microsoft and allows you to use Windows virtual machines without purchasing Windows licenses. If you are a tester and do not know about modern.ie, I recommend reading our post on cross browser testing tools. ![]() This post is meant for testers who use modern.ie to run cross browser tests. ![]()
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