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Yes, you can reinstall Windows 11 using an OEM key.

Yes, you can reinstall Windows 11 using an OEM key.

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LuisinDosCraft
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04-09-2021, 09:23 AM
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I bought an OEM key a few weeks back, but I'm about to reinstall Windows to tidy things up. I tried ThisIsW11 and the restore point didn’t help much. I’m just going for a clean install and want to be sure. Does this process erase the OEM key I used?
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LuisinDosCraft
04-09-2021, 09:23 AM #1

I bought an OEM key a few weeks back, but I'm about to reinstall Windows to tidy things up. I tried ThisIsW11 and the restore point didn’t help much. I’m just going for a clean install and want to be sure. Does this process erase the OEM key I used?

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04-09-2021, 02:29 PM
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You can reset the same version of Windows multiple times on identical hardware. OEM licenses apply per device, not per setup. You likely won’t have to re-enter the key; the installer should recognize it from the board.
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toejamdaddy
04-09-2021, 02:29 PM #2

You can reset the same version of Windows multiple times on identical hardware. OEM licenses apply per device, not per setup. You likely won’t have to re-enter the key; the installer should recognize it from the board.

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