Windows 10: Transfer Windows OEM license to another user profile

Discus and support Transfer Windows OEM license to another user profile in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I have a laptop, which came with a Windows 10 OEM license. It is now activated in my windows live account or something like that. If I reinstall... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by GergelyLékó-Rózsa, Jun 4, 2019.

  1. GERGELYLéKó-RóZSA
    GergelyLékó-Rózsa Win User

    Transfer Windows OEM license to another user profile


    Hi,


    I have a laptop, which came with a Windows 10 OEM license. It is now activated in my windows live account or something like that. If I reinstall the OS completely and log in on this laptop, no new activation is needed. This is fine. But soon I will buy a new laptop, and when it happens, someone else would like to use this laptop in my family. This would mean that I would reinstall windows, and the new owner would like to login with his/her user account.


    So my question is: what will happen? I would hope and expect that windows would activate with the new account on the very same machine without any serious problems. Is my assumption right? Is there anything extra I have to do in case of this kind of user change?


    Thanks in advance!


    //Gergely

    :)
     
    GergelyLékó-Rózsa, Jun 4, 2019
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  2. MATTHEW WAI
    Matthew Wai Win User

    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, Jun 4, 2019
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  3. 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, Jun 4, 2019
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  4. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Transfer Windows OEM license to another user profile

    Transferring OEM licenses between PC's

    OEM versions of Windows are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

    - OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

    - OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

    - OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

    - OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

    That means, the computer with the OEM license has not transfer rights.

    Resources:

    How to Transfer your Windows 10 License to a New Computer
     
    Andre Da Costa, Jun 4, 2019
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