Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MSLicensing
(invoke-cimmethod -inputobject (get-ciminstance -namespace root/CIMV2/TerminalServices -classname Win32_TerminalServiceSetting) -methodname GetGracePeriodDays).DaysLeft
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\RCM\GracePeriod rds cal license registry key
By default, the GracePeriod key is protected by restricted permissions. Right-click the key, select , click Advanced , and change the Owner to Administrators . Grant full control to the Administrators group.
A common administrative task involving the registry is resetting the . When a Remote Desktop Session Host is activated, it enters a grace period (usually 120 days) before it requires CALs. If this period expires and you are troubleshooting license installation, you may need to reset this timer. A common administrative task involving the registry is
Understanding Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) Registry Keys
Let’s break down the most critical values inside the RCM key. I can produce:
If you want, I can produce: