cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/36600876
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I present a third contender: Ignoring the watermark in the corner.
this post was submitted on 30 Aug 2025
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Doesn't windows eventually shut down every hour when you don't activate it? Or is that just their shitty development VM that does that so I have to reinstall it every 30 days?
That must be the VM. Just build your own VM using a Windows ISO. I have a bunch of them, some still not activated.
i think the only things these days for 'unactivated windows' (home, pro editions) is inability to 'customize the desktop' (change wallpaper, theme...) and occasional activation nags.
it doesn't quit working or shutdown (iirc enterprise or server trials do that after they expire, though) or quit getting updates or anything like that.
I installed with the iso on the MS website. The only "problem" it's ever had that wasn't inherent to Windows was the watermark.
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1 gorilla Vs 500 men type situation