How can I find out if my windows 8.1 is OEM or Retail?

[ClassV]

This is a custom built PC, but I didnt' install windows. A person I know did it for free, and they work at a PC hardware store. I currently can't get in touch with him and I won't be able to for the next while. I know how to find the product ID, and it says Windows is activated, but how do I see if it is retail or OEM? I am upgrading my PC and need to know if I have to purchase a new key.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/49586-windows-license-type-determine-if-oem-retail-volume.html
How to Determine if Windows License Type is OEM, Retail, or Volume

 

[ClassV]

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/49586-windows-license-type-determine-if-oem-retail-volume.html
How to Determine if Windows License Type is OEM, Retail, or Volume

Thanks! But new issue.... Mine is Volume. I have no idea what this may mean. Is it similar to retail or OEM? Could I use this key onto a new PC?

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from ClassV : "What is a volume windows key? And can I use it multiple times?"

I have no idea what this may mean. Is it similar to retail or OEM? Could I use this key onto a new PC? I am asking because I was checking to see if I have a retail, so I could put it in a PC. But I have a volume key. Can I re use this key? And if so how would I go about this?

where did you get the key from?

 

[ClassV]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from ClassV : "What is a volume windows key? And can I use it multiple times?"

I have no idea what this may mean. Is it similar to retail or OEM? Could I use this key onto a new PC? I am asking because I was checking to see if I have a retail, so I could put it in a PC. But I have a volume key. Can I re use this key? And if so how would I go about this?

where did you get the key from?

My friend who installed the key did it. he works at a PC hardware store. I never saw any of it happen, and it was a while ago. What is a volume key like?

 

[rgd1101]

Since you don't own the volume key, talk to your friend