Windows 10: Unused Windows 10 OEM license transfer

Discus and support Unused Windows 10 OEM license transfer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, it's a very particular question, I have an OEM license that hasn't been used and I would like to use it on another PC other than that which it was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Elemkay, May 30, 2019.

  1. ELEMKAY
    Elemkay Win User

    Unused Windows 10 OEM license transfer


    Hi, it's a very particular question, I have an OEM license that hasn't been used and I would like to use it on another PC other than that which it was intended for. It has never been activated. My understanding is that OEM licenses can be resold to any PC, until they are activated and then they are tied to the PC on which they are activated and can no longer be resold or transferred. Is that correct?

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    Elemkay, May 30, 2019
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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, May 30, 2019
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    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, May 30, 2019
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  4. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Unused Windows 10 OEM license transfer

    Andre Da Costa, May 30, 2019
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