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Windows 10 License Retail vs OEM

Anonymous
2017-11-10T14:24:24+00:00

I need an windows os..but not clear what is full retail pack and what is oem..plz brief me clearly difference between that..i am talking win 10 pro 64  bit.

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*Original title: MICROSOFT OS (RETAIL VS OEM)*

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-10T14:36:05+00:00

    Full version (Retail):

    • Includes transfer rights to another computer.
    • Doesn't require a previous qualifying version of Windows.
    • Expensive

    OEM :

    OEM versions of Windows are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

    • OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel
    • OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on
    • OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard
    • OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

    What happens if I change my motherboard?

    As it pertains to the OEM license this will invalidate the Windows 10 upgrade license because it will no longer have a previous base qualifying license which is required for the free upgrade. You will then have to purchase a full retail Windows 10 license. If the base qualifying license (Windows 7 or Windows 8.1) was a full retail version, then yes, you can transfer it.

    From the Windows 10 end user license agreement:

    b. Stand-alone software. If you acquired the software as stand-alone software (and also if you upgraded from software you acquired as stand-alone software), you may transfer the software to another device that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software to a device owned by someone else if (i) you are the first licensed user of the software and (ii) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Every time you transfer the software to a new device, you must remove the software from the prior device. You may not transfer the software to share licenses between devices.

    If you want transfer rights and be able to make all sorts of hardware modifications, then the retail full license is recommended.

    Buy Windows 10 Home/Pro

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-14T13:08:11+00:00

    Hi Sayantan,

    Yes! You can transfer Full version (Retail) license on another computer and would still be able to get support from Microsoft.

    Let us know if you have more questions and we'll answer it for you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-10T14:53:34+00:00

    so with full retail pack i can transfer the license to another computer along will get fulll suport from microsoft?

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