Windows 10: Do I lose OEM licensed Windows 10 if my sata HDD is damaged??

Discus and support Do I lose OEM licensed Windows 10 if my sata HDD is damaged?? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My HDD has some bad sectors, and I think I might meed to replace my HDD. I have had OEM licemsed Wimdows 10. I have formatted my pc before, but it had... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Debarshi Polley, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. DEBARSHI POLLEY
    Debarshi Polley Win User

    Do I lose OEM licensed Windows 10 if my sata HDD is damaged??


    My HDD has some bad sectors, and I think I might meed to replace my HDD. I have had OEM licemsed Wimdows 10. I have formatted my pc before, but it had installed Windows 10 automatically for that reason. But if I replace.my HDD, will I lose Windows 10 or will it be installed again? I have all data backed up externally and I won't mind it factory resetting again.

    :)
     
    Debarshi Polley, Aug 5, 2020
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  2. ADRIAAN RAUTENBACH
    Adriaan Rautenbach Win User

    Windows 10 OEM Licensing

    Hi

    I have a few questions about windows 10 OEM licensing:

    1. Is OEM licensing acceptable for business use?
    2. What restrictions does OEM licensing have other than the transfer rights?
    3. Can the OS be reloaded without breaching the license agreement, and if so, can I also replace the HDD with an SSD?
    4. What other hardware upgrades can be done under OEM licensing?
    5. What would be a breach of OEM licensing?
    6. What benefits would a business get if they move to Microsoft 365 vs OEM?
    Thanks in advace
     
    Adriaan Rautenbach, Aug 5, 2020
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  3. KRIMETAL
    krimetal Win User
    Windows 10 upgrade license

    Hello guys,

    I have 1 license of WIndows 8.1 FPP/retail license. I want to upgrade to WIndows 10, but I one thing is unclear to me.
    If I upgrade, will WIndows 10 license be retail or it will "turn" into some sort of OEM license?

    I ask this because I upgrade my PC, you know, more memory, replace HDD, and I intend to upgrade the MB and CPU to Kaby Lake platform sometime in the future, (and of course sell the replaced hardware)
    This thing is not clearly mentioned anywhere.

    Thank you.
     
    krimetal, Aug 5, 2020
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  4. ISLAMQASEM
    islamqasem Win User

    Do I lose OEM licensed Windows 10 if my sata HDD is damaged??

    Reinstalling windows 10 OEM after changing my HDD To an SSD

    Hi

    Can i reinstall windows 10 on my laptop if i change my HDD to SSD without losing my OEM windows 10 license ??

    Thanx.
     
    islamqasem, Aug 5, 2020
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