{"id":2632,"date":"2021-09-17T09:32:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T09:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/?p=2632"},"modified":"2023-05-06T07:19:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T07:19:24","slug":"difference-between-activated-and-unactivated-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/difference-between-activated-and-unactivated-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Activated And Unactivated Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft permits an activated Windows 10 by providing a licensed product key, and a user can easily get all services from them. Although an unactivated service has some limitations, it is also helpful for a user.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a manipulator, it is beneficial to use activated Windows 10 rather than unactivated Windows 10.<\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Can You Use Windows 10 Without Activating?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can use Windows 10 without activation till you want. Primarily, you can get an annoying notification \u201cActivate Windows\u201d and can\u2019t get a \u201cPersonalization\u201d setting which includes background, colors, lock screen, themes, fonts, start, taskbar, etc.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using Windows 10 without activation is illegal. When you use it, you can\u2019t get some features and services. The retail agreement of Microsoft only permits the user who has a valid product key of Windows 10.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Difference Between Activated And Unactivated Windows 10<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#00cb00;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00FE0A;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Activated Windows 10<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\u2705No watermark will show on the desktop.<br \/>\u2705 \u201cPersonalization\u201d setting is changeable.<br \/>\u2705Normally, some services and software are free from Microsoft.<br \/>\u2705The desktop Sync feature in Accounts is enabled.<br \/>\u2705Activated Windows 10 can download critical updates, optional updates, and some updates.<br \/>\u2705All software and structures will run smoothly.<br \/>\u2705Different actions and operations of the Operating system will run efficiently.<br \/>\u2705Using activated Windows 10 is legal because it is used through a product key and that is officially purchased.<br \/>\u2705All features, services, and add-ons will be present on Windows 10.<br \/>\u2705No notification comes to activate Windows 10.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#cb0000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#FE0000;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Unactivated Windows 10<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\u274cOn the desktop, it will be shown the \u201cActivate Windows\u201d watermark.<br \/>\u274c\u201cPersonalization\u201d setting is unchangeable.<br \/>\u274cFree services and software are blocked from Microsoft which are free for activated Windows 10.<br \/>\u274cThe desktop Sync feature in Accounts is disabled.<br \/>\u274cUnactivated Windows 10 can it works slowly download only critical updates.<br \/>\u274cSome software and structures will stop their task.<br \/>\u274cDifferent actions and operations of the Operating system will slow down approximately 5%.<br \/>\u274cUsing unactivated Windows 10 is illegal because it doesn\u2019t use any product key that is officially purchased.<br \/>\u274cSome necessary features, services, and add-ons will be absent unactivated Windows 10.<br \/>\u274cSeveral notifications come to activate Windows 10.<br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/lera-zorina\/embed\/episodes\/What-is-the-Difference-Between-Activated-And-Unactivated-Windows-10-e17g010\" width=\"400px\" height=\"102px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>See Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/install-windows-10-from-a-usb-flash-drive\"><strong>Install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Advantages Of Activated Windows 10<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2761\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2761\" style=\"width: 404px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2761\" src=\"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advantages-Of-Activated-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Advantages Of Activated Windows 10\" width=\"404\" height=\"290\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advantages-Of-Activated-Windows-10.png 404w, https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advantages-Of-Activated-Windows-10-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advantages Of Activated Windows 10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Users of Activated Windows 10 can customize and configure all features.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will get all \u201cPersonalization\u201d features.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">No \u201cActivate Windows\u201d watermark will show.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will be able to update critical, optional, or some important updates.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will get advanced security services.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>See Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/top-11-hidden-features-in-windows-10\">Windows 10 Hidden Features<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Disadvantages Of Unactivated Windows 10<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cActivate Windows\u201d watermark notification will show.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unactivated Windows 10 has restricted features.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">It isn\u2019t possible to use \u201cDark Mode\u201d.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can\u2019t update crucial security.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is impossible to fix bugs and patches.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can\u2019t change the \u201cPersonalization\u201d option.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can\u2019t modify the color and portrait.<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can\u2019t get any updates from Microsoft.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>See Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/windows-10-dark-themes\"><strong>Windows 10 Dark Themes Using Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-faq-block-for-gutenberg-faq\">\r\n<div class=\"question\">\r\n<h4>Is It Illegal To Use Windows 10 Without Activation?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"answer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, it is illegal to use Windows 10 without activation and also other software. Because when people use an unactivated Windows 10 then Microsoft stops all services from them. That\u2019s why people face many problems.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-faq-block-for-gutenberg-faq\">\r\n<div class=\"question\">\r\n<h4>Does Unactivated Windows 10 Affect Performance?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"answer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unactivated Windows 10 affects performance because it works slowly when you use it, which may be approximately 5%. You can update only critical options but it isn\u2019t all about better performance.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-faq-block-for-gutenberg-faq\">\r\n<div class=\"question\">\r\n<h4>How Long Can I Use Windows 10 Without Activation?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"answer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can work on Windows 10 without activation as long as you feel it\u2019s needed. An unactivated Windows 10 can be used according to your wish without some features.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-faq-block-for-gutenberg-faq\">\r\n<div class=\"question\">\r\n<h4>What Happens If You Use Unactivated Windows 10?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"answer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you use unactivated Windows 10, you will lose some functionality that is capable of an activated Windows 10. You can\u2019t personalize the taskbar or title bar and change color, background, theme, etc.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thought<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At last, it is clear that activated Windows 10 with a licensed product key is really good for a user, but it isn\u2019t bad at all to use unactivated Windows 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That\u2019s why if you get a chance to take a valid product key, it will be valuable for you as a user to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows10%20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Windows 10 operating system<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft permits an activated Windows 10 by providing a licensed product key, and a user can easily get all services from them. Although an unactivated service has some limitations, it is also helpful for a user. As a manipulator, it is beneficial to use activated Windows 10 rather than unactivated Windows 10. 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