Microsoft Product Key Checker Access
You might need to use a product key checker in several situations:
For advanced users, you can script a basic validator that checks the key's checksum (the mathematical formula that prevents typos). This does not check activation status, but confirms the key is structurally sound. microsoft product key checker
Type slmgr /xpr in CMD as an administrator. A popup will tell you if it is "permanently activated". You might need to use a product key