Using unauthorized activators like CW.EXE is not recommended by security experts or Microsoft for several reasons:

: The tool makes changes to the software protection platform during the boot process to trick the OS into recognizing itself as genuine.

Microsoft Activation Script (HWID) is safe? : r/WindowsOnDeck

: Users typically run the program as an administrator and click an "Apply" or "Install" button, followed by a system restart to finalize changes. Critical Risks and Safety Concerns