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What happens if you don't activate, active Windows 10? The answer is very simple, you can still continue to use Windows 10 without activating the license, but some key features will be disabled.
What happens if you don't activate your Windows 10 license?
While it's not mandatory to activate Windows 10, Microsoft emphasizes in the retail license agreement that users are allowed to use the software only when granted a valid license and the software must be activated with the manufacturer's Product Key or through other authorized methods.
Unlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 10 doesn't require users to enter a Product Key during installation and can experience the full features of Windows 10 'for free' for up to 30 days with no limitations.
Here are some limitations you will face in the future if you don't activate Windows 10:
1. In the bottom right corner, a message saying Activate Windows will appear.
2. Windows will frequently send notifications prompting you to activate the license.
3. The Settings app will display a notification 'Windows isn't activated, Activate Windows now' indicating that Windows is not activated and prompting users to activate immediately.
4. You won't be able to perform tasks such as changing wallpaper, colors, themes, lock screen, etc. All options related to Personalization settings will be disabled or inaccessible.
5. Some apps and features will be disabled, cease functioning.
6. Although users currently receive updates, in the future, Microsoft may change its policies.
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