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What Will Happen If I Do Not Activate Windows Xp Or Vista?

Submitted by admin on October 6, 2009 – 3:26 am19 Comments

What happens if I never activate windows XP or Vista? does the entire OS lock up and you cant even boot it up no more or it will not start or something, or if i do not activate it I just cant downlaod updates and junk like that, but the OS still works to use?

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  • brussels says:

    After the time period you will get a message stating that this is not ‘genuine’ ms screen.
    It will boot up to a white screen, no wallpaper, screensaver no nothing.
    You will be able to browse the computer via IE.
    You can access your data and programs. Just a major pain.

  • John P says:

    meaning it will be rendered usless after the expiration date.
    Just call MS and get a new serial key, tell them you re formatted your computer and need a new one. They will be more than happy to provide that for you over the phone and while you test it. But don’t be like most noobs and answer the question ” How many computers will you be using ” with 2 or more… Just say 1.

  • Chris says:

    The updates wont work but when you bypass the entry, the o/s locks up asking you to register or call MS

  • Enigma says:

    if you dont then after 30days you will not be able to access your desktop, you not be able to click on items like internet explorer……the thing i figured out was that ……If you leave the computer on and dont use any type of screen saving, options, just leave the computer ALWAYS ON. if you do this even after 30 days have pass the desktop will be still on you can still use as long as you like…..
    CON;s : the mintue you turn that computer off or the screen saver comes on,you will not be able to use it it will force you to activate it……

  • MRS.Righ says:

    Geez, I don’t know. But don’t install both of them. I’d stick with XP. These are Operating Systems. I don’t think a computer can operate without an operating system. We used to use just DOS, and that was no fun. I’m not a geek and I don’t know what I’m talking about, so this is just a thought.

  • Darby says:

    not sure about all that. but sometimes windows vista sux. cuz some programs only take up to windows XP. i had to pay circuit city for a driver for my virus protection on vista.

  • wendyxlu says:

    you cant boot. Must reinstall…

  • Popeye says:

    If you don’t complete the product activation process after 30 days, Windows XP will still boot, but you’ll be unable to launch Windows until you call the Microsoft Clearinghouse and enter the code.

  • tommy d says:

    You and your family will be teleported to Atlantis and tortured by Elvis and Jimmy Hoffa.

  • OscarThe says:

    Microsoft will report you to the FBI.

  • Q cumber says:

    U will not be able to login to ur Windows n use any s/w or access any data…
    It will boot n ask to activate thro Internet…
    Be careful n get a legit copy if u want ur data..
    :)

  • Sridhar G says:

    it will stop working.

  • melina says:

    They will partially stop working after a short time, and just give you nag screens. You should be able to boot, but not do much work, it will give you contact information to call MS and clear up the problem.

  • Steve C says:

    It will stop working you can’t Browse your Computer… You than have to move you Document from C: or Installed drive to safe place by using another computer… you can try format the Installed drive and re Install it in there and RE Run the New XP or Vista… another 30 days you will have to do the same.. to run…
    But better if you have Active Key… than install it 30 days later…

  • Rainbow says:

    Earthquakes, hurricanes, swarms of locusts, disease and darkness will spread accross the land bringing strife to all.

  • Beeg Juan says:

    it will lock down and you will not be able to get into windows at all

  • topdn says:

    If you dont activate Vista or xp, the operating system will stop working after 30 days. And you will have to reinstall everything

  • Kyle says:

    do u mean buying it and activating it? cause nothing might happen then. you will just have a older software, if that’s what you mean.

  • =miss-mo says:

    It will stop working

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