How to buy a Windows 10 Pro License

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  1. Posts : 928
    Win 10
       #11

    NavyLCDR said:
    It also violates the EULA to install the OEM version and keep it and use it yourself. Notice the description says it is for "Pre-installation" on a new PC. That means to pre-install Windows before selling the computer.
    This^^ Just because you can does not mean you should. Plus there is no guarantee that when you ever replace the board that you transfer the license even though MS has been soft on that from some reports.OEM is tied to the first board it is installed.
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  2. Posts : 7,128
    Windows 10 Pro Insider
       #12

    TV2 said:
    That is good to know. I was wondering about that too.
    So for a new build it is better to go full retail license?
    Thanks
    IMHO MS doesn't really care if you sell the computer with the OEM version or not. They just wont give you any support if needed. That is the responsibility of the seller. As the installer of the OEM version that would be you.
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  3. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #13

    I finally found it:
    Communication page | Windows system builder licensing for personal use

    And

    https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/...ing_Guide-docx

    The license for OEM System Builder's Edition (which comes on DVD, btw. Full retail Windows 10 comes on a USB flash drive) prohibits using it on a computer that you intend to keep for yourself.
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  4. Posts : 4,453
    Win 11 Pro 22000.708
       #14

    NavyLCDR said:
    I finally found it:
    Communication page | Windows system builder licensing for personal use

    And

    https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/...ing_Guide-docx

    The license for OEM System Builder's Edition (which comes on DVD, btw. Full retail Windows 10 comes on a USB flash drive) prohibits using it on a computer that you intend to keep for yourself.
    As far as I know, the resale requirement of a system builder license is not enforced. I'd welcome any information to the contrary.
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  5. Posts : 928
    Win 10
       #15

    bobkn said:
    As far as I know, the resale requirement of a system builder license is not enforced. I'd welcome any information to the contrary.
    Of coursr its not, But we are not going to condone breaking the EULA.
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  6. TV2
    Posts : 2,221
    W10 Pro 22H2
    Thread Starter
       #16

    Thanks all. Great info. I think I understand the wacky pricing now.

    What do you think of this?
    On Amazon: this is the obvious legit license product:

    How to buy a Windows 10 Pro License-w10-.jpg

    But also they have this (notice it is through a re-seller):

    How to buy a Windows 10 Pro License-w10-r.jpg

    My question is whether any deep discount product is not to be trusted or is it possible that it could be a legit license.
    (I'm just curious, not trying to make everyone uncomfortable)
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  7. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
       #17

    I looked on the Amazon site. 2 questions I would have, because their details are a bit sketchy.

    1) Are either or both Retail license, or OEM? Big difference in price Between the two.

    2) One of them said OEM Builder and was stating a July 2015 date. What version is it? 1508? 1809? 1803? 32/64?

    They both are legit or Amazon would be in deep-deep. I would get some more exact details on those 2 you posted before making any assumptions they are the same.
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  8. TV2
    Posts : 2,221
    W10 Pro 22H2
    Thread Starter
       #18

    f14tomcat said:
    I looked on the Amazon site. 2 questions I would have, because their details are a bit sketchy.

    1) Are either or both Retail license, or OEM? Big difference in price Bennett the two.

    2) One of them said OEM Builder and was stating a July 2015 date. What version is it? 1508? 1809? 1803? 32/64?

    They both are legit or Amazon would be in deep-deep. I would get some more exact details on those 2 you posted before making any assumptions they are the same.
    I agree. It's always Buyer Beware on Amazon!
    Maybe eBay has some great deals!
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  9. Posts : 29,078
    Windows 10 21H1 Build 19043.1023
       #19

    TV2 said:
    I agree. It's always Buyer Beware on Amazon!
    Maybe eBay has some great deals!
    Sure they do, but are they legitimate? I'd be checking their credentials before I bought from anyone on Ebay.

    That said, I know there are legitimate dealers on Ebay, but I'm not smart enough to figure out which are which, so I stay away.
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  10. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #20

    f14tomcat said:
    I looked on the Amazon site. 2 questions I would have, because their details are a bit sketchy.

    1) Are either or both Retail license, or OEM? Big difference in price Between the two.

    2) One of them said OEM Builder and was stating a July 2015 date. What version is it? 1508? 1809? 1803? 32/64?

    They both are legit or Amazon would be in deep-deep. I would get some more exact details on those 2 you posted before making any assumptions they are the same.
    I would not worry about which version you are getting. A person can always download the latest from Microsoft, the product keys don't change with the updates.
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