Want to fix “Slmgr is not recognized as an internal or external command”?. This article gives the solution to this problem. You can apply the same procedure for any command error which is not recognized as an internal or external command”.
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While using the command “SLMGR -REARM” mentioned in the above article, you may get the error “slmgr is not recognized as an internal or external command“. Or any other error same as the above error message.
There are lots of reasons for this error. This article may cover all the reasons and their solutions.
slmgr is not recognized as an internal or external command – Reasons & How to fix
The following are the reasons for slmgr is not recognized as an internal or external command. You will also get the solution for that reason.
1. Reason: There might be a spelling mistake.
Solution: Make sure there is a space between “SLMGR” and “-REARM”.
2. Reason: You might not open Command Prompt as Administrator.
Solution: Right-click on “CMD” and select “Run as Administrator”.
Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
type cd \ and press enter.
type cd windows\system32 and press enter.
Now you will see C:\windows\system32>.
Now use a command
C:\windows\system32>SLMGR -REARM3 Reason: The command does not work
Solution: Just try “SLMGR /REARM” instead “SLMGR -REARM”.
4. Reason: slmgr.vbs file might have any other extension.
Solution: You need to remove the extension by renaming the file. For that follow below procedure.
- Go to My computer
- Go to the “C” drive.
- Select the folder “Windows”.
- Select the folder “System32”.
- Scroll down until “slmgr.vbs.REMOVEWAT”. Right-click on it and rename it to “slmgr.vbs”.
- If you don’t find the “REMOVEWAT” extension, remove any other extension at the end of slmgr.vbs.
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Note: When you try “SLMGR -REARM” command for more than three times. You might get the error “0xc004d307 to maximize allowed re-arms”. Let us see how to fix error 0xc004d307.
How to fix Error 0xc004d307?
After using the command SLMGR -REARM three times, the “SkipRearm” registry key will become “0”.You need to change the “SkipRearm” registry key to “1”. You can find “SkipRearm” by going into the following location from the “Registry Editor”.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows NT/CurrentVersion/SoftwareProtectionPlatformVideo Tutorial
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Follow below step by step procedure to go into the above place.
- Press “Windows + R” you will see the Run dialog. Or Go to Start, click Run.
- Type “Regedit”. Click Ok. You will see the Registry editor window.
- Click on the Arrow mark which is left to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”.
- Click on the arrow mark which is left to “SOFTWARE”.
- Click on the arrow mark which is left to “Microsoft”.
- Click on the arrow mark which is left to “Windows NT”.
- Click on the arrow mark which is left to “CurrentVersion”.
- Now click on the word “SoftwareProtectionPlatform”, not on the arrow mark.
- Right-click on “SkipRearm” in the right window.
- Click on “Modify”. Change “Value Data” to “1”.
- Restart PC.
Now you can try the command SLMGR -REARM.
Final Word
When you follow the above methods properly, you will not see any errors in the future. You can use your OS forever but without updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I open CMD EXE with administrator privileges?
Press the Windows key on the keyboard to enter the start screen.
Type Command Prompt. You will see Command prompt word in the search results.
Right-click on Command Prompt. You will see five options.
Click Run as Administrator. Now you will see the elevated command prompt with full administrator privileges.
What is an internal or external command?
In MS-DOS, the commands are executed in two ways: internally and externally.
An internal command is embedded into the command.com file.
An external command requires a separate file to operate.
What does Slmgr stand for?
Windows Software Licensing Management Tool.
How many times can you use Slmgr rearm?
You can use this command up to 3 times by means you can extend the trial period to 120 days without activation.
How to extend the trial period of windows After using command SLMGR -REARM for three times?
Read How to fix Error 0xc004d307 in above.
i had to try step 5. My file was labeled “slmgr.vbs.disabled”. I tried to rename it by removing the “disabled” but the system wont let me make the change. I keep getting an error that said
“You need permission for this action
You require permission from SYSTEM top make changes to this file.”
I would really appreciate any advice you can offer.
Eternally grateful. Thanks Jinka!
hello jinka,
tried all methods you mentioned, but couldnt find REMOVEWAT in system32 under Windows folder.
Is there any other way out then please suggest.
Thank you
Thanks sir very helpful tips
Thanks for your excellent tips to fix it….successfully fixed!
The text is still there. It is not been removed… Please help.
SLMGR REARM IS NOT SUCCESSFULL WHAT CAN I DO
THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR!!!! IT WORKED !!!
SLMGR -REARM AND SLMGE/REARM IS NOT WORKING …..
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW….
PLZ TELL ME A OTHER OPTION…THEN I REMOVE THE MESSAGE..
Try the method after re-installing the OS.
Hello. i need some help here if you can. i can provide you with every detail you may need but please healp me. i’m trying to delete the genuine message with your advices that gave me from the articles but it’s not working. especially i delete the update (K971033), i renamed the slmgr.vbs in system32 cause it had the REMOVEWAT and i delete the slui.exe. and nothing happened. By the way, in the cmd ( i ran it as admin) i tried both of the resolves you gave (slmgr -rearm) and (slmgr /rearm) and i have the same message that ‘slmgr’ is not recognized. can you help me please? is there any other solution? thank you
You can try the final solution, i.e., reinstall OS and follow the procedure.
Hi i accidentally renamed the folder to slmgr. After that i changed the program to the correct name. Will that affect anything?