Both of the scenarios the same message is displayed “Windows is activated”. You cannot check whether your Windows is genuinely activated or by activation tools through the properties. If you are thinking that going to the properties of ‘This PC’ can help you then you are completely wrong. Now, how do you check and know that your Windows is genuine and activated by the original product key or it is activated with the help of activation software or tools? To check Windows genuine or cracked, follow the special method below. The computer shop steals the original activation code without your consciousness. But, on the other hand, if any computer shop operates those tasks for your computer, it may be possible that they change the original product key which you give and replace it with a duplicate one to activate the Windows with the help of activation software. If you purchase Windows from Microsoft and install it on your computer with your own then it is definite that your Windows is original.