Do we actually need to activate w10?

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by Soldado11, Feb 2, 2018.

  1. Soldado11

    Soldado11 MDL Novice

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    Hi there !

    That's my question, i've read it's not neccesary, you can do whatever you want apart from watermark and personalization

    Am i right?

    Can you get all the microsoft updates like everyone else?
    Can you upgrade to a new build?
    Is there any trouble with bitlocker?

    And the most important, do you think MS is going to change its policies?

    I've read about KMS, however i'm really ignorant and a bit paranoid
     
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    In RS4 you'll also couldn't download and install fonts.
     
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    Nothing else?
    Bitlocker works properly?

    Thanks in advance
     
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    Nag screen might popup after a while, not sure
     
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    No personalizating for the rest nag screen but fully functional I believe
     
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    Soldado11 MDL Novice

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    Thank you both !!

    People can live without that stuff :mml:
     
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    No automatic updates either? I was never able to download any until I have activated it. Though, some might actually consider it as a bonus. :cool:
     
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    And why would you prefer not to activate windows 10, finally there is a real "free" windows (no piracy or key needed) and now you don't want to activate it??
     
  9. Soldado11

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    I've read we do have automatic updates, if not... not worth it
     
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    Still needs a 'pirated' predecessor :D. Itr should be mentioned there's no need for paranoia, the tools offered here are used by thousands of people.
     
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    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Their new "flagship" Pro-WS doesn't need any piracy to get it for free, msft screwed up that one by handing out a working key :D
     
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    At the cost of updates (for the final 16299) atm.
     
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    As long as the updates will be able to install when it's officially released as rs4 :)
     
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    Thank you !!

    I think will end up using the portable tool by nova s, but if not that's the case, i'm going to post here if i find any issue

    I'm really used to the Daz tool to test w7