Posted February 27, 2016 So I made a windows 10 usb using the media creation tool that microsoft offers, for the iso. So to my understanding I can use the the Windows 10 usb drive I made to install windows 10 to a PC I'm building and I can use the windows 10 unactivated until I can cough up 119$ on a product key (time frame limitations?)? I need to know and would value your guys responses because I want to start building my PC tomorrow (as I have everything but a windows 10 product key) and I need to know if I can install windows 10 on my pc without needing the key for awhile. Thanks Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/555695-question-about-unactivated-w10/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2016 Normally a Windows OS would have a 30 day activation time... After that i believe you would go into "Reduced Functional Mode" I'll let you know if i find out more Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/555695-question-about-unactivated-w10/#findComment-7322314 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2016 I've been running deactivated Windows 10 for 7 months now. You're all good. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/555695-question-about-unactivated-w10/#findComment-7322331 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2016 You can get your key off Reddit (micorsoftsoftwareswap) or kinguin for around 30-35 USD depending what version. Magical Pineapples
