Windows 10: Is Windows 10 OEM allowed for system builders?

Discus and support Is Windows 10 OEM allowed for system builders? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Windows 8 was the only OEM that had the "Personal Use" clause. It was removed in Windows 8.1 . How can I use the software? We do not sell our... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by tengeezer, Jun 10, 2016.

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  1. PHONE MAN
    Phone Man Win User

    Is Windows 10 OEM allowed for system builders?


    Windows 8 was the only OEM that had the "Personal Use" clause. It was removed in Windows 8.1 .

    http://personaluselicense.windows.co...S/default.aspx

    Jim *Cool
     
    Phone Man, Jun 12, 2016
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  2. DOOGIE
    DooGie Win User

    I still think you are making a mistake in going for OEM tengeezer.

    You are building your own system, what happens a couple of years down the line when you decide to update your build and install a new mobo and CPU. Are you going to buy an OEM copy of Windows 10?

    I bought a retail copy of Windows 7 the day it came out, had several mobo and cpu changes over the years with no Windows activation problems whatsoever which I would have had if I'd bought OEM.

    The only time I went the OEM route was for Vista. At the time I was running XPHome which didn't have much x64 driver support so I got the Vista as a short term fix until 7 came out.

    For me OEM is false economy for someone who builds his own machines for personal use.
     
    DooGie, Jun 13, 2016
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  3. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User
    1. Your not using it. Your testing it.
    2. The MS police is not going to knock down your door and arrest you.
    3. If your that concerned go with the full version and get a good night sleep.
     
    Winuser, Jun 13, 2016
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  4. KYHI
    Kyhi Win User

    Is Windows 10 OEM allowed for system builders?

    the big difference between OEM and Retail software is
    You are allowed to transfer Retail Software to a New PC - OEM software is permanently tied to the PC for which is it first activated...
    So in the case of transfer (say mobo goes bad) Retail software is preferred...
     
    Kyhi, Jun 13, 2016
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  5. TENGEEZER
    tengeezer Win User
    1. Naah, I'm definitely using it mate.
    2. Really? Well thanks for clearing that up.
    3. No need, I'm clear that Win 8 OEM is legit.
     
    tengeezer, Apr 4, 2018
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