👉 Deactivation, in the context of computer systems and software, refers to a state or condition where the system or program is no longer functional. It can be achieved through various means such as hardware disassembly, application shutdown, or even manual intervention by the user. For example, if a computer's operating system (OS) were to become disabled due to an error or crash, it might be deactivatable by manually shutting down the system without any external intervention. Similarly, a software program may be