Unlike what happens with Linux, Microsoft‘s operating system, Windows , is designed not to be modified. Microsoft distributes its operating system as the company considers it to be ready to work without problems, and not only does it complicate any modification task, but it is also against the license terms of the operating system. Despite this, there are users who create their own unattended Windows, both for personal use and to share them over the Internet. And this is when the problems begin.
What do Windows users modify? we will wonder. Generally, all these modified versions of Windows focus on three things. The first one is to activate it with a pir-te license or activator. The second is to remove components and programs that Microsoft installs by default. And the third of these things is to install your own programs. What we do not know, and they do not tell us, is that they often also include other types of elements, such as malware or back doors, that endanger the safety of users.
Its creators promise us everything. They assure us that the system will work very fast , that it will consume much less resources , that the games will be better , that we will be safer and with more privacy … all tricks to make this type of system more attractive. But, in reality, the problems that we may encounter far outweigh the advantages.
Basic Windows components are missing, and that results in crashes
These modified versions of Windows remove a large number of components and libraries from the operating system. Its developers, out of ignorance, assure that they are useless. But it is from this moment when the problems begin.
We can find compatibility problems with a large amount of software , since it will not find the necessary libraries to be able to function normally. We will also have problems when using certain functions of the operating system, all due to the lack of those components that, in theory, were useless.
Many of the Windows programs that are deleted, such as Internet Explorer (for example) are necessary for other programs, or other functions of Windows 10 to work correctly. Therefore, by not being there, we will experience all kinds of inconveniences.
Problems with modified or mini Windows updates
Related to the previous point, one of the elements that most often fails in modified Windows Mini are updates. Its creators often disable Windows Update (which is a security risk) or modify some of the Windows update engine libraries , which results in all kinds of failures and problems.
Installing these versions of Windows we will run into problems when installing both the monthly security or quality patches and when installing the new versions (such as the October 2020 Update) of Windows when they are available.
Windows Mini have performance issues
Although they assure us that Windows 10 Mini have better performance as they are reduced operating systems, in reality things are very different. It is true that at first glance they can consume less RAM, or that it seems that they go faster than other editions.
However, the requirements to be able to install an unattended Windows and use it are the same, the only thing that, having eliminated basic components of the system, seems to consume less. But the saving of resources is minimal, in the long run, there will be no difference, only that we will have more problems and greater instability.
Security breaches and possible malware from being so “neglected”
Of course, if we are concerned about our security, we should not consider installing these types of modified operating systems. In addition to the security risks that we run due to the mere fact of not being able to install the updates through Windows Update, these modified versions modify permissions in Windows, as well as internal components of the OS, which can lead to new security breaches.
Not to mention that users who usually modify these operating systems take advantage to hide back doors, spyware or simply malware . This will be installed on the system and, without knowing it, we will be exposing all our data to the supposed creator of the Windows Mini.
An unattended Windows is illegal. 100% illegal.
Finally, we must indicate that by downloading these operating systems, we will be complicit in pir-cy. People who modify this operating system often activate it with illegal licenses or activators so that users do not have to pay for the Windows license. Moreover, as they also include additional software, if it is paid (for example, an antivirus, or Nero), these programs will also be activated illegally.
Everywhere you look, modified Windows 10 could lead to legal problems , especially if we decide to use them on a professional level.