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  1. ONJOB
    OnJob Win User

    Is it possible to use OEM license to activate a new installation of Windows 10 where before...


    We bought some Industrial PCs with Windows 11 IoT license Key but now we need install and activate Windows 10 Pro. My question is: if we install from zero Windows 10 Pro on that PCs and buy Windows 10 Pro OEM we could activate it Win 10 Pro on that PCs?I just read some topics about OEMs Vs Retail pack but nothing clear about my question.

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    OnJob, Mar 22, 2023
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  2. STATIC~CHARGE
    Static~Charge Win User

    Question On OEM Windows clean install......

    "Flavors" of Windows licenses

    Windows can be a little "odd" about license keys. There are at least 4 categories:
    • Retail
    • OEM
    • Volume (electronic download)
    • Corporate (no key needed)
    For guaranteed success, the license key and media should be in the same category. If you have retail media, you may not be able to install it using an OEM or Volume license key, even though the key is valid for that version of Windows. *Wtf :wtf: Apparently, this is part of Microsoft's anti-piracy scheme (i.e., all customers are guilty until proven innocent).
     
    Static~Charge, Mar 22, 2023
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  3. BLACKFIRE219
    blackfire219 Win User
    Guide: use Pre-activated Windows 7 OEM License on fresh installation

    Is it possible to transfer Windows 7 Home Premium OEM activation backup to fresh installed Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 media refresh on the same system? Because I am planning to reformat my laptop and change its OS to Windows 7 Ultimate SP1.
     
    blackfire219, Mar 22, 2023
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  4. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User

    Is it possible to use OEM license to activate a new installation of Windows 10 where before...

    Guide: use Pre-activated Windows 7 OEM License on fresh installation

    U can't use this method to "upgrade" ur Windows Home Premium to Pro or Ultimate it simply just backup ur activation key.
     
    puma99dk|, Mar 22, 2023
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