I've bought a official license box with FPP key, but slmgr showed OEM_DW

Erne Night 20 Reputation points
2026-01-12T07:01:50.9433333+00:00
Dear Sirs! 

(Eng and Rus languages are supported (will be understand) in your answer)

I've bought an official license box with FPP key for a new (clear) installation Win 11 Pro (showed not Activated copy), but after activation (enter code (key)) and execution slmgr /dlv it was showed OEM_DW channel and a status activated. See please attach screenshot.

Problem_Lic_Win11Pro_Not_FPP.png

Is it possible my case is similar described by link

https://learn.microsoft.com/ru-ru/answers/questions/3910737/oem-retail

Could you please confirm that FPP key cannot be a OEM:DW product channel?

Could you please explain what did happened there and why a FPP key didn't implements?

Additionally, in my account's subscriptions there is no a windows 11 pro retail (fpp).

Regards,

Alex

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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  1. DaveM121 842.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-12T07:38:44.1533333+00:00

    This is widely reported, I presume you purchased that Windows licence from a retailer, not directly from Microsoft online, some retailers sell the Windows OEM:DM licence packaged as a FPP product, that is not a full retail licence, it is an OEM licence that system builders install when they build custom built PC's, that type of licence will work to activate Windows on your PC, but that type of licence will not have transfer rights to another PC or motherboard in the future.


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