Windows 10 OEM

[Pkai92]

Hey guys, i just want to ask if there is still any difference between the OEM and Retail versions of windows 10 pro. Is it safe to buy the OEM version ? In case i want to format and install windows again (if i purchased windows 10 Pro Oem) will i be able to do so ?

 

[CountMike]

With OEM you would be able to reinstall W10 on same MB as many times as you want but you have to activate it with MS account.
With Retail version there's no such restriction.

 

[USAFRet]

After the Anniversary release, the line has blurred between OEM and Retail.

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


But...why Win 10 Pro? Any particular reason?
Performance is exactly the same, you're just paying for those few extra corporate level features.

 

[Pkai92]

Kinguin offers it for a low price so i guess its no problem. What do you think ? And thank you both for the clarification.

 

[USAFRet]

Kinguin offers it for a low price so i guess its no problem. What do you think ? And thank you both for the clarification.

No, Kinguin is a major problem.
Many, many people have come here asking for advice after the 'key' that was purchased there becomes invalid.

And the answer is...Cut your losses. Don't buy there. Purchase a valid OS, from a valid retailer.

 

[Pkai92]

Ok thank you for the answer.