How to manually extend the evaluation period
When the initial 60-day evaluation period nears its end, you can run the Slmgr.vbs script to reset the evaluation period. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click Command Prompt. (Make sure u run it with elevated rights. –> Hold Ctrl+Shift when opening the command prompt. If you see Administrator: Command Prompt you are good to go.)
- Type slmgr.vbs -dli, and then press ENTER to check the current status of your evaluation period.
- To reset the evaluation period, type slmgr.vbs –rearm, and then press ENTER.
- Restart the computer.
This resets the evaluation period to 30 days.
There is a limitation when it comes to Rearming Windows.
How can i check how many rearms there are left:
- Click Start, and then click Command Prompt. (Make sure u run it with elevated rights. –> Hold Ctrl+Shift when opening the command prompt. If you see Administrator: Command Prompt you are good to go.)
- Type slmgr.vbs -dlv, and then press ENTER to check the current status of your evaluation period.
- See: Remaining Windows Rearm Count : *