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Your Windows License Will Expire Soon: 3 Ways to Stop it
Use the Settings app to activate Windows quickly
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Updated onOctober 24, 2024
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Sometimes you can get Your Windows license will expire soon you need to activate Windows in Settings message. Many users are concerned by this, so in today’s guide, we’ll show you how to deal with it.
What does “your Windows license will expire soon” mean?
This message means that your license is about to expire, and this message usually appears if you don’t have a valid Windows license on your PC.
How do I stop messages saying Your Windows license will expire soon?
1. Use ShowKeysPlus software
2. Use the slmgr command
If you’re not part of the organization, you have a generic key instead of an actual license. If you have any issues with these steps, we also have a guide on how tocheck your Windows 11 license type, so don’t miss it.
3. Try to activate Windows again
Keep in mind that you can activate only the edition of Windows you have a license for. This means you can’t activate Windows Pro with a Home license and vice-versa.
If this happens, you’ll need to perform a clean install and install the correct version.
What happens if your Windows license expires?
When Windows expires, you can continue using it, but you’ll get a watermark in the bottom right asking you to upgrade.
You’ll also get pop-up windows asking you to activate, and you won’t be able to make any customization changes. For more information, visit our guide to learnwhat happens if you don’t activate Windows.
How do I get a new Windows license key?
If you do not have an official Windows license key and are running a temporary Windows version, you need to purchase the official license key to eliminate this issue.
There is also the possibility that you already have a license. In that case, check our guide on how torecover your license key.
But don’t worry if you don’t have one. You can easily buy one on the Internet with just a few clicks.
Beware! Buying on sites or Internet shops that do not have an official partnership with Microsoft can be a waste of money – the key might not be working.
If you need to buy a Windows license, you can try to do it on the official website or on dedicated retailer platforms.
⇒Get Windows 10
⇒Get Windows 11
By following these guidelines, you should be able to fix the alert sayingYour Windows license will expire soonon both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.
If you don’t have a legitimate copy of Windows, follow our textbook indications and find out what to do if you get the message sayingThis copy of Windows is not genuine.
To prevent any mishaps, try to avoid offers that seem too good to be true from random websites. They are probably scams that will only leave you with a hole in your budget.
If the Your Windows license will expire soon message keeps popping up but Windows is activated, you need to try to activate it with a legitimate key again.
More about the topics:windows 10,Windows 11
Andrew Wafer
Andrew is not just trying to bring you closer to Windows, but he’s truly interested in this platform. He just happens to be passionate about sharing that knowledge with our readers and that’s what makes his presence here, at WindowsReport, such a valuable one.
He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.
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