Windows OEM vs retail

SilverAnderman
Junior Member

01-25-2016, 01:02 PM

You should choose the retail version for your new PC. It offers better support and compatibility with the latest updates.

SilverAnderman

01-25-2016, 01:02 PM #1

You should choose the retail version for your new PC. It offers better support and compatibility with the latest updates.

RabbitKiller99
Member

140

01-25-2016, 09:26 PM

Retail lacks assistance from Microsoft for OEM.

RabbitKiller99

01-25-2016, 09:26 PM #2

Retail lacks assistance from Microsoft for OEM.

Xavi_the_man10
Member

02-10-2016, 01:39 PM

The more affordable option

Xavi_the_man10

02-10-2016, 01:39 PM #3

The more affordable option

North1904
Member

188

02-10-2016, 02:31 PM

Occasionally spending $5 is a simple mistake

North1904

02-10-2016, 02:31 PM #4

Occasionally spending $5 is a simple mistake

MiduWolls
Junior Member

02-12-2016, 08:36 AM

OEM is likely your top choice. You'll miss out on Microsoft support, but it's usually much more affordable and matches the original product exactly.

MiduWolls

02-12-2016, 08:36 AM #5

OEM is likely your top choice. You'll miss out on Microsoft support, but it's usually much more affordable and matches the original product exactly.

Lorddoom139
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02-15-2016, 09:53 PM

OEM (also referred to as system builder) is locked to the motherboard and cannot be transferred. Microsoft retail support is unavailable. If you have the product, you can sell it to someone who trusts you and is interested in purchasing, and you can still move it to another system.

Lorddoom139

02-15-2016, 09:53 PM #6