"Your Windows License Will Expire Soon" Error: What It Means and How to Fix It
The "Your Windows License Will Expire Soon" error appears when Windows has no valid product key or you are not signed in to the account linked to your key; enter the 25-character key in Settings to…
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AI summaryMicrosoft lets you install Windows 7 and later systems without a product key, and after a trial period you may see the "Windows license will expire soon" error.
Solution 1: go to Start, Settings, Update & Security, Activation, Update product key, Change product key, and enter your 25-character Windows product key.
Solution 2: sign in through Start, Settings, Accounts with the Microsoft account linked to your Windows key, restart, then verify under System that Windows is activated.
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As you know, Microsoft lets you install Windows 7 and all later operating systems without any product key. After a period given to you to both test the operating system and buy a product key if you like it, you may get an error saying "Your Windows license will expire soon". In this article, we explain what this error is and how you can fix this problem.
What Is the "Your Windows License Will Expire Soon" Error and How Do You Fix It? 2022
The "Windows license will expire soon" error can have more than one cause. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is that you have not entered a valid product key for the Microsoft Windows version you installed. It is also possible that you have not signed in to your operating system with the account your Microsoft Windows key is registered to. Here is what you need to do to fix this problem…
Solution 1: Enter the Product Key
- For this method, you first need to have bought a legitimate product key for Microsoft Windows.
- After making sure you have your product key and have noted it down, go to Start > Settings.
- At this stage, go to Update & Security > Activation > Update product key > Change product key.
- After you enter your 25-character product key, your Microsoft Windows operating system will be activated.
Solution 2: Sign In to Your Windows-Licensed Account
- If you already have a product key linked to your Microsoft Windows account, you do not need to add the key to your account separately.
- If you chose to use your Microsoft account during the Microsoft Windows installation, your product key will be applied to the system automatically.
- If you chose to install with a local account during setup, you will need to sign in to your Microsoft Windows account.
- To do this, go to Start > Settings > Accounts… At this stage, sign in by entering the username and password of the account previously linked to your Microsoft Windows product key. Then all you need to do is restart the computer.
Check: Is My Windows Activated?
- Finally, let's check whether your Microsoft Windows operating system is activated.
- The first method you can use is to go to This PC > Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > System and go to the 'Windows activation' section at the bottom.
- If you see the phrase 'Windows is activated', there is no problem.
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What Is the "Your Windows License Will Expire Soon" Error and How Do You Fix It? 2022
The "Windows license will expire soon" error can have more than one cause. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is that you have not entered a valid product key for the Microsoft Windows version you installed. It is also possible that you have not signed in to your operating system with the account your Microsoft Windows key is registered to. Here is what you need to do to fix this problem…
Go to sectionCheck: Is My Windows Activated?
Finally, let's check whether your Microsoft Windows operating system is activated. • The first method you can use is to go to This PC > Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > System and go to the 'Windows activation' section at the bottom. • If you see the phrase 'Windows is activated', there is no problem.
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