Question Windows 10 Upgrade - from a Windows 7 machine - Does my father need 'Retail' or OEM ok?

[Jason3022]

Do I need to purchase Windows 10 Home Retail or OEM copie(s) for the following scenario?:

My father has 2 computers - 1 desktop, 1 netbook:
They both have Windows 7 installed.
Desktop: I was going to install Windows 10 on a new SSD I will purchase.
Netbook: I was going to format existing drive and install Windows 10 fresh.

How many Windows 10 versions will I need, or is Retail good for multiple? So many conflicting thoughts online.

thanks
Jason

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

OEM is the way to go: Below is for one copy , you will need 2:
OEM and Retail are the same in terms of only one PC per license.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.39 @ OutletPC)
Total: $99.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-19 09:19 EDT-0400

 

[Jason3022]

Ok, thanks.
I just came across this information online, which is what confused me.
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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
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That bolded part confuses me; if I buy new OEM versions, doesn't this mean I can't upgrade the 2 computers that already have Windows 7 on them? Or am I misunderstanding that?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes you can upgrade with the 10 OEM , that's what most builders and upgraders do. And those are Windows 7 OEM rules. I only buy OEM. Clean install both with 10 OEM licenses.

 

[Jason3022]

Oh - those were Windows 7 OEM rules ok gotcha thanks.

I will purchase 2 copies of Windows 10 Home OEM then.
Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No problem.