Windows 10: Adding hardware to OEM licensed version

Hello


I'm thinking of buying a refurbished desktop (presumably an old business machine) which has Windows 10 Pro installed. They say it has the COA available with the PC.


I would like to upgrade some of the components - HDD, RAM and possibly a better GPU (all of which I have from previous builds). The motherboard and CPU won't be changed.


Is this likely to cause problems with the Windows 10 activation?


Thanks


K

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Windows 10 OEM Licensing

Hi

I have a few questions about windows 10 OEM licensing:

• Is OEM licensing acceptable for business use?
• What restrictions does OEM licensing have other than the transfer rights?
• Can the OS be reloaded without breaching the license agreement, and if so, can I also replace the HDD with an SSD?
• What other hardware upgrades can be done under OEM licensing?
• What would be a breach of OEM licensing?
• What benefits would a business get if they move to Microsoft 365 vs OEM?

Thanks in advace

 

install oem license multiple time in just one pc

Not a problem reinstalling on Windows 10 OEM on the same machine.

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

you can perform a clean install, several ways:

Option 1:

• 
  How to: Perform a clean install
  using Reset this PC in Windows 10
  

Option 2:

• 
  How to: Create a Recovery Drive
  for reinstalling Windows 10
  

Option 3:

Step 1: How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

Step 2:

• 
  How to: Perform a clean install
  of Windows 10
  

Option 4:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/perform-a-clean-install-of-windows-10-using-the-refresh-tool/

 

Can I activate my OEM license to another system if hardware problem occurs?

OEM :

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

So, you would need to purchase a new license.