What is reduced functionality?
Reduced functionality has been a part of the initial Windows XP product activation process for retail and OEM installations. As with Windows XP, after initial installation and the conclusion of the 30-day grace period, product activation will be required. In addition, systems in a non-genuine state will be required to reactivate within a 30-day grace period. If a system fails to activate, it will go into a reduced functionality mode. In this mode, there is no start menu, no desktop icons, and the desktop background is changed to black. The Web browser will function and Internet connectivity will not be blocked. After one hour, however, the system will log the user out without warning. The system will not be shut down, and the user can log back in. While in reduced functionality, the system will need to boot in Safe Mode in order to gain access to personal data stored on the computer.
Reduced functionality has been a part of the initial Windows XP® product activation process for retail and OEM installations. As with Windows XP®, after initial installation and the conclusion of the 30-day grace period, product activation will be required. In addition, systems in a non-genuine state will be required to reactivate within a 30-day grace period. If a system fails to activate, it will go into a reduced functionality mode. In this mode, there is no start menu, no desktop icons, and the desktop background is changed to black. The Web browser will function and Internet connectivity will not be blocked. After one hour, however, the system will log the user out without warning. The system will not be shut down, and the user can log back in. While in reduced functionality, the system will need to boot in Safe Mode in order to gain access to personal data stored on the computer.
