You can use an unactivated Windows 10 for one month after installation without any restrictions. Once the one-month grace period expires, you’ll need to activate the OS with a product key to avoid using Windows 10 with limited features.
What happens if you don’t activate Windows 10 after 30 days?
Well, they will continue to function and receive updates but you won’t be able to customize the operating system. For instance, lock screen and background and wallpaper settings will be grayed out.
How long will Windows 10 work without a product key?
Microsoft allows users to download, install and use the operating system indefinitely without having to enter a valid product key or digital license. Additionally, you can use an unactivated Windows 10 without any restrictions for one month after first installing it.
What happens if win10 is not activated?
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.
Can I use Windows 10 without product key?
It’s actually free to install Windows 10 without a license key. That’s the bit of Microsoft’s OS that you actually need to buy as the OS itself has a longer grace period. However, functionality is limited without a genuine key.
