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Does activating Windows 10 with so-called "pirate activators" affect the operation of the system?

Anonymous
2025-04-02T10:44:53+00:00

I wonder if these pirate activators affect the operation of the system as a whole? If so, how? Do they affect the correct display of information?

I have already contacted Microsoft (sent a physical letter by mail to the representative office in Ukraine and Poland), but have not received any response. Although, according to the post office, the letters were delivered to the recipient.
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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-04T20:46:27+00:00

    I'd prefer official answer from Microsoft :)

    But they don't answer me at all. I've already sent two letters to the Microsoft offices (Ukranine and Polabd). No answer..

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-02T14:40:37+00:00

    Nobody knows, because if it doesn't come from Microsoft, you don't know what you're getting or if it's safe.

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  3. Airbus A350 7,370 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-02T13:17:55+00:00

    Hello,

    They don't :)

    Activation is activation (not condoning using activator scripts), but since the system is probably completely activated, Windows allows you to use anything that wouldn't be available when you're not activated but are available.

    Does this help?

    If not, I'd be glad to help :)

    Hope this helps.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-04-02T10:58:25+00:00

    Hello,

    Although activation scripts would make Windows seem as though it's activated, the process of using it is wrong.

    Depending on the script, they can use grey-market keys which are sold to IT companies who might order too much on purpose, and then resell them for much cheaper than they should retail.

    Others could install generic product keys and then trick the system into being activated.

    I would not recommend using them as some of them could come bundled with malware as well.

    Hope this clears things up.

    Unfortunately no.

    I asked how these "activators" affect the operation of the system? Do they affect the correct display of information in it?

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  5. Airbus A350 7,370 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-02T10:53:08+00:00

    Hello,

    Although activation scripts would make Windows seem as though it's activated, the process of using it is wrong.

    Depending on the script, they can use grey-market keys which are sold to IT companies who might order too much on purpose, and then resell them for much cheaper than they should retail.

    Others could install generic product keys and then trick the system into being activated.

    I would not recommend using them as some of them could come bundled with malware as well.

    Hope this clears things up.

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