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Does “reduced functionality” mean Microsoft will turn off people’s PCs if they are not running genuine Windows?

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Does “reduced functionality” mean Microsoft will turn off people’s PCs if they are not running genuine Windows?

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No. Microsoft cannot and will not turn off your computer. Reduced functionality mode has always been the result of failing to activate Windows XP. In Windows Vista, the new concept is that customers may be asked to reactivate if their copy of Windows Vista is determined to be non-genuine.