Optionally, you can press the Windows Key + R, type in slui.exe 4, hit Enter, and follow the prompts: To contact Microsoft, call 1 (800) 642-7676 or check the support page. Slmgr.vbs /cpky - Delete license from registry Slmgr.vbs /upk - Remove license from Windows Most Windows product keys are tied to a computer, but in some cases, you can use the key on a different computer, although odds are you'll have to call Microsoft to validate and claim you changed your hardware. You can uninstall your product key, allowing you to enter a new license. Slmgr.vbs /dlv - Detailed license information Slmgr.vbs /dli - Basic license information One of the best places to start is to find out your current license information: As long as you have a valid command (slmgr), type it to see all available command parameters. One nice feature of PowerShell is the available list of command parameters. Using PowerShell or the Command-Prompt and Software Licensing Management Tool (SLMGR), we can remove, install, change, or extend your Windows license on local and remote computers.Įven with no Windows or PowerShell experience, most will find using SLMGR easy. Windows licensing and activation can be a real hassle.
