Windows 10: Can I change my windows 10 oem to a retail version of windows 10 in 2023 ?

Hi, I currently use an OEM version of windows 10 on my fairly old computer. I'm planning to change pretty much all my hardware except for my more recent ssd where my windows is installed. I'd like to buy a retail windows license to be able to move my ssd to a new hardware setup, but my current hardware is too old for windows 11.Can i buy a retail windows 10 license somewhere official looks like Microsoft stopped selling windows 10 entirely ? What happens if I try to force install a windows 11 on my old pc and then switch my ssd to my new setup ? Thanks for your help.

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Windows 10 Release Date Announced

Windows 10 Home will be $119, Pro $199.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Home costs $119, Pro costs $199



Which is good news actually, because Windows 8.1 is loads cheaper than previous versions (retail licensing at Windows 7 OEM prices). And it sort of puts a huge hole in the Windows subscription theory.

 

my windows 10 oem didn't come with a product key

Dude, go to Newegg right now and read the questions and answers tab on Windows 10 OEM. The OEM copies that are listed there DO in fact, come on an optical disc. The flash drive ONLY comes on Retail copies.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.