Windows 10: OEM Win 10 license transfer

Discus and support OEM Win 10 license transfer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello. 3 years ago I bought a laptop with OEM windows 10 license. 1 year ago I replaced the original HDD with SSD. Now Im thinking about buying a new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Matej Lepiš, Sep 17, 2021.

  1. MATEJ LEPIš
    Matej Lepiš Win User

    OEM Win 10 license transfer


    Hello. 3 years ago I bought a laptop with OEM windows 10 license. 1 year ago I replaced the original HDD with SSD. Now Im thinking about buying a new laptop. My question is: do I need to buy a laptop with preinstalled windows, or is it possible to transfer windows and all files from my old laptop to a new one by simply upgrading it with said SSD? From what I read, OEM license is tied to a motherboard, but given that I wont be using the old laptop anymore, can the license be transferred to a new one?

    :)
     
    Matej Lepiš, Sep 17, 2021
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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, Sep 17, 2021
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  3. FAFHRD
    Fafhrd Win User
    Transferring a Win 10 to a new PC, with a free upgrade license


    If you upgrade a transferable retail channel license, Windows 10 will inherit the retail channel transferability. If you upgrade an OEM license, it will be tied to the OEM machine the license originally came with. You get what you paid for.

    From an admin command prompt the system license manager script (*Start+x, A, yes, type slmgr -dlv, enter) will tell you your license channel. Microsoft has said that the license type will be preserved on upgrade.

    If you were lucky enough to upgrade your Win7 OEM PC to a Win 8 Pro license cheaply, you have a retail license, which is yours with a Win10 upgrade, a full retail license.

    Solved Win 8 Pro u/g allowed transferability, will Win 10 u/g change this? - Windows 10 Forums
     
    Fafhrd, Sep 17, 2021
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  4. MATTHEW WAI
    Matthew Wai Win User

    OEM Win 10 license transfer

    The prosecution and penalty for the transfer of an OEM license.

    On the Internet, I have seen cases of transfer of OEM licenses after motherboard change.
    Assuming an OEM user has successfully transferred the license via Activation Troubleshooter, is it possible for Microsoft to prosecute them in the future? Does the OEM license agreement mention a relevant penalty?
     
    Matthew Wai, Sep 17, 2021
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