Is it possible to upgrade windows 10 oem to the retail version?

[Guest]

On my pc I have Windows 10 activated with an oem key but I had read that when changing pc parts, especially the motherboard, there could be potential problems. Is it possible to upgrade the key to a retail version? Has anyone had luck with contacting Microsoft about this issue?

[ARikozuM]

No. You have to buy a new key.

 

You can always call Microsoft and tell them that your motherboard died and that your key no longer works and they should be able to bypass it for you.

[themctipers]

nope

you have to get a new key.

[Enderman]

There is no problem when changing parts.

Just do this:https://www.howtogeek.com/226510/how-to-use-your-free-windows-10-license-after-changing-your-pc’s-hardware/

 

Literally does not matter if it is OEM or retail.

[NumLock21]

You can reactivate your OEM key online a limited number of times before you will next time need to phone their automated system to activate windows. The same applies to the retail version. The retail gives you the right to actually transfer, while OEM is 50/50. My coworker got a OEM Win8 back then and when he changed his board, his key won't activate no matter what.  And OEM prebuilts, the key is built into the bios so when you change your board, you loose your key.