Hang on a minute,..how can my original boxed version be OEM?? I purchased the full edition of W10 Boxed. The box is the FULL W10 Home Edition.
You guys are WRONG!!!!
The back of my retail box says:,..
This is a full retail version version of Windows 10. We recommend you back up your files before installing,.e.t.c, e.t.c.
I have two W10 PCs. My first W10 Boxed retail came from the same place - Amazon (UK). Both Full retail W10 Home Editions.
Absolutely,..it certainly did have the MS USB in the box and was properly sealed too as was my other one for my other Windows PC that I custom built. I do know the difference when it comes to purchasing between an OEM and a Retail version.NavyLCDR;1220576
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OEM system builders is a "Full Edition". Same install media as far as I know as Retail. Only difference is the license is OEM, not Retail. I'm not saying that's what you have, just suggesting that "maybe" that's what you got. It installs the same way Retail does, You won't notice any difference. Only difference, "if that's what it is" is it licenses as OEM, and not transferable. I've bought them in the past as they are cheaper than the Retail Edition. There is no noticeable difference between the two, other than one being OEM and one being Retail.
Exactly, OEM are cheaper,..so you know what you're getting!
The thing with OEM system builder is, you are your own tech support. Microsoft won't give you the same free support you get with full Retail. And, technically, its not transferable to another device once its activated. It wasn't in the past anyway, if you followed the EULA. I'm fine with that and saved some cash. There are also lots of people that make sure they get full Retail for the extra perks.
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