| Feature | Legitimate Retail/OEM | Pirated/Stolen Key | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Works fully | Never works (requires server authentication) | | Software Updates | Free updates & new features | Blocked by Acronis servers | | Technical Support | 24/7 phone & chat | No support | | Recovery Boot Media | Works reliably | Often corrupted or fails | | Legal Liability | None | You can be sued for copyright infringement |