From where do OEM Windows 11 keys originate?

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FlyingTables
Junior Member

06-19-2021, 10:02 PM

I'm planning to assemble a PC this weekend and it doesn't have any operating system installed yet. I'm considering installing Windows 11 right away, which means finding an OEM key would be straightforward. Those are inexpensive and widely available for Windows 10. But 11 is newer, so I'm unsure if they're still readily accessible or pricier to obtain. Do I understand correctly that you might expect more difficulty getting a key for 11 compared to older versions?

FlyingTables

06-19-2021, 10:02 PM #1

ding_bao
Member

06-29-2021, 02:18 AM

I just got 10 and upgraded then. It looks like there aren’t any Win 11 keys available on eBay right now, so they haven’t become widely available yet.

ding_bao

06-29-2021, 02:18 AM #2

I just got 10 and upgraded then. It looks like there aren’t any Win 11 keys available on eBay right now, so they haven’t become widely available yet.

averyreese
Member

163

07-01-2021, 12:31 AM

The recent launch would likely not result in an instant surge of inexpensive, unclaimed access codes for a popular item.

averyreese

07-01-2021, 12:31 AM #3

The recent launch would likely not result in an instant surge of inexpensive, unclaimed access codes for a popular item.

iHannah_
Junior Member

07-02-2021, 01:05 AM

You can install the standard Windows 10 key to switch between editions.

iHannah_

07-02-2021, 01:05 AM #4

You can install the standard Windows 10 key to switch between editions.

soldierman45
Member

152

07-02-2021, 01:29 AM

Gamivo seems to offer the 11 keys at fair rates. I’ve generally experienced success with them on different keys before.

soldierman45

07-02-2021, 01:29 AM #5

Gamivo seems to offer the 11 keys at fair rates. I’ve generally experienced success with them on different keys before.

RiddlePumpkin
Junior Member

07-02-2021, 11:46 PM

I just set it up using a Windows 10 Pro OEM key. The top benefit is you don’t need to install Windows 10. Just install Windows 11 and input the Windows 10 key.

RiddlePumpkin

07-02-2021, 11:46 PM #6

I just set it up using a Windows 10 Pro OEM key. The top benefit is you don’t need to install Windows 10. Just install Windows 11 and input the Windows 10 key.