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Microsoft store OEM license or Retail license
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Is the Windows 10 USB product on the microsoft store an OEM license or a Retail license?
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Ferdinand Nanalig 30,140 Reputation points Independent Advisor2020-06-15T03:18:18+00:00 Yes you can, it is transferable to another PC. You can only use it one PC at a time.
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Ferdinand Nanalig 30,140 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2020-06-15T03:19:01+00:00 And Yes, in case you change your motherboard it should work.
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Anonymous
2020-06-15T03:17:18+00:00 So would I be able to use it again if I bought a new motherboard in the future?
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Ferdinand Nanalig 30,140 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2020-06-15T03:06:51+00:00 Hi there ashingfield, I will be your Independent Advisor for today, I hope we can both resolve your problem.
The Windows 10 license key that you will buy from Microsoft Store is a digital license, you will not receive a product key for it. It is not OEM, OEM keys are commonly used by computer manufacturers and it is tied up to the system board.
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