Windows 10: Win8 OEM is now Win10 OEM??? How Come?

Discus and support Win8 OEM is now Win10 OEM??? How Come? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; So, I did that thing again where you go back to what your PC came with, in my case it is Win8.1, and then you feel bored so you upgrade to Windows 10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by NattyWin10, May 16, 2020.

  1. NATTYWIN10
    NattyWin10 Win User

    Win8 OEM is now Win10 OEM??? How Come?


    So, I did that thing again where you go back to what your PC came with, in my case it is Win8.1, and then you feel bored so you upgrade to Windows 10 again. I remember doing this three times so far--and last two times I did not see Windows 8 OEM license shown as OEM in Windows 10. Is this weird? I mean, your OEM license from win8 shouldn't transfer to win10from what I have read on the internet. But, correct me if I am wrong.


    I upgraded this PC way passed the allowed free upgrade time period. hehehe... and, it did go through smoothly. No drivers issues, no BSOD, no apps crashing whatsoever. Running smooth like a peanut-butter.


    I have another same desktop ASUS G30AB, and it was upgraded to Win10 during the free upgrade timeslot, but that PC doesn't show OEM in its product ID. Maybe, I should run the Win8 to Win10 process on it again. ;



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    NattyWin10, May 16, 2020
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  2. CHESTER321
    Chester321 Win User

    Change hard drive of Win7 system with Win8 OEM License

    Hi,

    My LENOVO M73 desktop computer was pre-loaded Win7 Pro OEM system with Win8 Pro OEM License, all come with first purchase .

    Now, I would like to upgrade the hard drive and RAM. I have some question on it.

    1. Upgrade the Hard drive and RAM and using Win7 Pro are allowed under the Win8 Pro OEM License Policy? (NO ANY CHANGE ON MOTHERBOARD) Is it legally?

    2. How to Activate the Win7 Pro system after I reinstall / clone to another hard drive?

    Chester
     
    Chester321, May 16, 2020
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  3. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User
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  4. DRPEPPER
    DrPepper Win User

    Win8 OEM is now Win10 OEM??? How Come?

    DrPepper, May 16, 2020
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