Dlv [hot] - Slmgr

slmgr /upk <activation_id> | Issue Seen in /dlv | Likely Cause | Fix | |----------------------|--------------|------| | License Status: Notification | Grace period active | Activate with valid key ( slmgr /ipk ) | | License Status: Out of tolerance | Hardware changed drastically | Reactivate or run slmgr /ato | | Rearm count = 0 and not activated | Rearms exhausted | Reinstall Windows or enter valid key | | Evaluation End Date shown | Running trial version | Upgrade to full license | Related Commands | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | slmgr /dli | Basic license info (less detail) | | slmgr /xpr | Show expiration date | | slmgr /ato | Force online activation | | slmgr /rearm | Reset activation grace period (needs reboot) | | slmgr /ipk <key> | Install product key | Final Tip Use slmgr /dlv before troubleshooting activation – it often tells you exactly why Windows isn’t activated (rearms left, grace period, evaluation mode, etc.). Want a one‑page cheat sheet version of this for quick reference?