There is no imposed performance penalty for not activating any version of Windows.
Does non activated Windows run slower?
There is no imposed performance penalty for not activating any version of Windows.
Does not activating Windows affect anything?
When it comes to functionality, you won’t be able to personalize the desktop background, window title bar, taskbar, and Start color, change the theme, customize Start, taskbar, and lock screen etc.. when not activating Windows. Additionally, you might periodically get messages asking to activate your copy of Windows.
What happens if I use Windows without activated?
Users without an activated instance won’t be able to customize the background of Windows 10. After the one month grace period, your background will revert to the default one, or it’ll be replaced by a black screen.
Does not activating Windows 11 affect performance?
You will also see the “Activate Windows” watermark on your screen. Q: Does it affect the PC’s performance if I don’t activate Windows 10/11? A: No, it doesn’t affect the performance of your PC or the gaming experience.