You may also get activation reminders if your Windows license is not genuine or you have an incompatible Windows version installed on your PC. Say, for example, your PC shipped with Windows 10 Home out-of-the-box. Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro may cause activation issues such as the “Your Windows license will expire soon.” In some cases, rebooting your Windows PC should fix the problem. If the reminder continues to pop up, downgrade your device to the previously installed Windows 10 or try the troubleshooting techniques below. Quick Tip: To view the expiration date of your Windows license, launch Command Prompt, type slmgr /xpr into the terminal, and press Enter.
Restart the Windows Explorer
Restart the Windows Explorer
This is a surprisingly easy fix that worked the magic for many Windows 10 users. Here’s how to restart Windows Explorer:
Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter
Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter
Windows has built-in troubleshooting tools that can diagnose and fix hardware and software issues for you. Before you tweak your PC’s configurations to fix this issue, give the Windows Activation troubleshooter a try. Make sure you’re signed in as an administrator and ensure your PC has an active internet connection. To access the troubleshooting tool, go to Settings > Updates & Security > Activation and select Troubleshoot. Note: You won’t find the Troubleshoot option in the Activation menu if your Windows 10 version is activated.
Reactivate Windows
Reactivate Windows
If you’re sure your Windows license is valid, reactivate Windows using the same product key. We highlight everything you need to do in the steps below.
Try Activating Windows Online
Try Activating Windows Online
Force-activating Windows online may fix the problem can get rid of the constant pop-up reminders if there was a problem activating Windows in the past. Connect your computer to the internet, launch the Command Prompt as an administrator, type slmgr /ato in the terminal, and press Enter. You should get a message informing you whether or not the activation was successful. If you see a success message, restart your computer and check if the license expiration reminder no longer pops up on the screen.
Reset the Windows Activation Timer
Reset the Windows Activation Timer
If your Windows 10 trial or license is close to expiration, and you don’t plan to purchase a new license key anytime soon, there’s a way to extend the trial period for 30 days. Note that this is only a temporary workaround that suspends the notification for 30 days only. The “Your Windows license will expire soon” pop-up message will return if you don’t purchase a valid license within 30 days. Follow the steps below to reset the Windows activation timer on your PC.
Reset Your PC
Reset Your PC
If none of the recommended techniques resolved the problem, you might have to clean-install Windows 10 on your PC as a last resort. Before you do so, we strongly advise backing up your files on an external storage device. One more thing: You cannot reset your PC while it’s running on battery power, so ensure it’s plugged into a power source before you start this process.
Fix License Activation Issues With Ease
Fix License Activation Issues With Ease
Although activating Windows is easy, it can result in annoying errors and interruptions if done incorrectly. To avoid these interruptions, endeavor to purchase only genuine Windows licenses. Visit the Microsoft Store to buy genuine Windows licenses and check what Windows 10 version(s) is compatible with your PC’s specifications.
