What is the difference between Reduced Functionality Mode and Notification mode?
Under Reduced Functionality Mode (applies to retail only), the application can only be accessed under a restrictive mode with constrained capabilities when it is not properly activated within the grace period of 30 days. It is important to note that all volume customers have no reduced functionality and only experience regular notifications beyond the grace period. Notification mode (applies to all volume systems running Office 2010) is a licensing state in which the user receives clear, recurring reminders about activation if activation is not completed within the grace period.
