![]() ![]() I want to know why the OEM key is better than the retail key. What are the benefits of getting the Windows 10 OEM keys? I have heard that with the OEM key, I can upgrade my PC to Windows 10 but I can’t change the license key. Microsoft began the Windows 10 upgrade process a few months after the launch of the operating system, so you can complete the upgrade process fairly easily. Installing Windows 10 cleanly requires the presence of the Windows 7 or Windows 8 Pro key, with or without an OEM license. ![]() The Windows 7 and Windows 8 Pro key is inserted into the UEFI during installation. So, for the time being, you're still better off with the OEM version of Windows. By the time the license is delivered to you, it might be a little outdated. It cannot be said that this is the best version of Windows available because it's OEM. If you want to upgrade from an OEM version, the license is still active. OEM keys are only valid with professional versions of Windows. And, even if you have an OEM key, it cannot be used to activate Windows 10 Home. Now, if you're using Windows 10 Home, there are some differences. And, while I recognize that OEM licenses are most commonly sold to businesses, with lower price point Windows, with volume licenses can now be had for less than an OEM license. ![]() However, I now have come to realize that I am not in a position to directly voice my opinions on the matter. When the November Update was first announced, I had mixed emotions about the change, because I wanted to have a Volume License version of Windows for my own personal use. The installation of Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Enterprise Academic, as well as Home, releases prior to the November Update will still be considered OEM licenses. If you're using OEM, the license is still valid to use on Windows 10 Home. This is explained in the Windows 10 upgrade guide. You cannot downgrade back to the previous version from Windows 10 Home. ![]() If you're using a volume license, you can upgrade to Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro if you like. They are not different versions, so you cannot activate a version of Windows 10 from an earlier version. Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro have an equivalent activation key. ![]()
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