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Windows 10 OEM licence

Anonymous
2021-09-02T18:43:15+00:00

Hi,

I need some clarification. I have read that OEM licence should be preinstalled by system builder on PC. My question is this, if i dont buy PC as whole , rather i buy components that they (shop) will put together and I buy OEM licence (in same shop) does that qualify legaly installed windows on prebuild PC? I must note that that PC shop has its own prebuilt PC-s and I am not buying one of those. Second question is how can I know if some random PC shop can be qualified as system builder who has right to install OEM licences on their builds ?

Thank You.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-09-02T21:20:47+00:00

    Unless this store is a certified retailer, then it has access to the OEM licenses, so it can be bundled with the PC.

    Yours sincerely,

    Claudeir

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-09-02T20:03:09+00:00

    An OEM version of Windows is sold for system builders. You want to be sure the shop is selling a legitimate copy. This will always include the installation media. When a consumer purchases the OEM version it is intended to be used on only the one computer and does not include MS support.

    See here for an example of the marketed OEM version and some descriptive information. https://www.newegg.com/Microsoft-Windows-10-Home-64-bit/p/32-416-892

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-09-02T19:18:51+00:00

    -Hi, my name is Claudeir, I'm happy to help you!

    You don't buy an OEM license, it's tied to the device's motherboard when it leaves the factory, and it only comes on ready-made devices, you'll never get an OEM license on hardware you've purchased separately. If someone is selling a license claiming to be OEM, it is not original.

    -Feel free to leave your opinion, marking as answered if the answer helped, or leaving more details so that we can continue the service, this is very important to us.

    Graciously,

    Claudeir

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-09-04T10:24:07+00:00

    If the store you are setting up is certified, it is possible to purchase legitimate OEMs from third-party retailers.

    -If our conversation was helpful in any way, please consider marking as replied to help other users, or leave more details.

    Yours sincerely,

    Claudeir

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-09-04T07:48:23+00:00

    So when buying components and building PC , doesnt matter if who is building pc me or shop to be safe its recomended to buy Retail licence ?

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