Windows 10: Some question about Retail key

Discus and support Some question about Retail key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; 1. We buy a new computer. When turned on it, we found that the system was automatically activated. We don’t know why like that. Can we continue to use... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by MandyHong, Mar 5, 2019.

  1. MANDYHONG
    MandyHong Win User

    Some question about Retail key


    1. We buy a new computer. When turned on it, we found that the system was automatically activated. We don’t know why like that. Can we continue to use it?

    2. There are some OEM key sold on the internet. Before I heard that if purchasing the OEM system with the motherboard, it is allowed in USA. Is it correct?

    3. We want to resell the computer. But we found that we can not uninstall Retail key. Even if reinstall the system, when we turn it on, the computer will still be activated with the same key. As well as the key can activate another PC.

    :)
     
    MandyHong, Mar 5, 2019
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  2. DB5169
    DB5169 Win User

    oem or retail key

    I've bought what was said to be a retail windows10 pro 32/64 license key. Is there anyway to tell by the numbers or lettering if the key is truly a retail key. Is there something I can do to confirm the key is retail key without installing win10 ? sorry
    for the dumb question.
     
    DB5169, Mar 5, 2019
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  3. SHARIEF K
    Sharief K Win User
    OEM key vs Retail key??

    Hi,

    I suggest you to refer to the link for information about OEM keys and retail keys.

    2013 – TechNet UK Blog

    Hope it helps. If you need further help, please do get back to us. We will be glad to assist you.
     
    Sharief K, Mar 5, 2019
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Some question about Retail key

    Simrick's idea to enter a Win10 Pro retail key worked


    Thank you guys. Note added under step 5 below. Some question about Retail key :)

    Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro

     
    Brink, Mar 5, 2019
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