can someone help explain OEM version

[samuy]

I see a bargain price for Windows 10 OEM version. I read a lot about OEM version of windows which once installed , it cant be removed. So, i wondering what happen if I install today and the next day my motherboard or hard disk broke? Can anyone help me explain more details about OEM version of Windows 10?

 

[kerberos_20]

well tbh most of win 10 oem licenses are illegal.
anyway, windows oem licence is tied to your motherboard, so unless u replace your motherboard with different brand/model, licence will work
but as for ms support and such (legal stuffs), win 10 oem licence is valid only if its purchased with your mobo (new pc or mobo on same bill)

 

[samuy]

well tbh most of win 10 oem licenses are illegal.
anyway, windows oem licence is tied to your motherboard, so unless u replace your motherboard with different brand/model, licence will work
but as for ms support and such (legal stuffs), win 10 oem licence is valid only if its purchased with your mobo (new pc or mobo on same bill)

So, if I purchase windows 10 home version directly from microsoft website, is it retail version or OEM. It cant find the info about it.

 

[rhoban]

Windows is honestly overpriced.
There are sites that sell licensed copies for $15.

If it's expensive Removed, then it's definitely retail. OEM are cheaper.


Watch the language

 

[samuy]

Windows is honestly overpriced.
There are sites that sell licensed copies for $15.

If it's expensive AF, then it's definitely retail. OEM are cheaper.

It's very hard to find retail version on Online Store. There is so many OEM version

 

[kerberos_20]

well tbh most of win 10 oem licenses are illegal.
anyway, windows oem licence is tied to your motherboard, so unless u replace your motherboard with different brand/model, licence will work
but as for ms support and such (legal stuffs), win 10 oem licence is valid only if its purchased with your mobo (new pc or mobo on same bill)

So, if I purchase windows 10 home version directly from microsoft website, is it retail version or OEM. It cant find the info about it.

its retail, microsoft doesnt sell oem licences to consumers

 

[USAFRet]

1. For Windows 10, OEM or Retail is mostly irrelevant.
You can move that license to new hardware.
Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

2. "Cheap" Windows licenses are almost certainly not valid.

 

[kerberos_20]

1. For Windows 10, OEM or Retail is mostly irrelevant.
You can move that license to new hardware.
Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

2. "Cheap" Windows licenses are almost certainly not valid.

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

 

[USAFRet]

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

- 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

With Win 10 v1607, that concept no longer holds true. Not for a Windows license that you purchase directly.
If it comes preinstalled on a system, like from Dell or HP, then yes, those statements are true.