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. However, you can set a new desktop background from the File Explorer without activating Windows 10.

Can I use Windows 10 without activating?

Thus, Windows 10 can run indefinitely without activation. So, users can utilize the unactivated platform for as long as they wish at the moment. Note, however, that Microsoft’s retail agreement only authorizes users to utilize Windows 10 with a valid product key.

What are the disadvantages of not activating Windows 10?

Cons of not activating Windows 10

• Unactivated Windows 10 has limited features. …
• You won’t get crucial security updates. …
• Bug fixes and patches. …
• Limited personalization settings. …
• Activate Windows watermark. …
• You’ll get persistent notifications to activate Windows 10.