![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, the operating system otherwise functions normally. In Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2, after a grace period of 30 days (60 days for Windows Server 2008), the operating system will add a text message in the bottom-right hand corner of the screen stating that the copy of Windows in question is not valid, set the desktop background to black, allow only critical and security updates to be downloaded from Windows Update and give periodic reminders to activate the operating system.In the former case, built-in games and premium features like Windows Aero are disabled, and the system is rebooted every hour in the latter case, certain premium features are disabled and some content is not available from Windows Update. The reduced functionality varies based on whether the operating system is simply out of grace or has undergone a failed activation. In Windows Vista RTM, after a grace period of 30 days, the operating system will boot only into a reduced functionality mode.In Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 R2, after a grace period of 30 days, the operating system cannot be used at all until the activation process is completed successfully.If activation is not performed within the grace period or fails because of an illegal or invalid product key, the following restrictions will be imposed on the user:
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