I have some questions about windows oem keys

[Volde]

I got a windows 10 oem key and i heard that when you install it on another computer you cant move it to another computer, is that true? Cause i jus built a new pc and i got a windows 10 iso file on another computer and i dont know what to do with it, tried runing install and it said that i am trying to pirate it or something and said i should enter a activation code so i bought a code and i dont know if it will only run on the computer i am installing it on

[Phentos]

OEM keys are tied to the motherboard in the PC you install Windows on. If you change out your motherboard or possibly CPU, your key may break. 

 

You can call Microsoft, but they may or may not allow the key to be reactivated as OEM keys aren't intended for end users to use on custom systems. They are meant to be bulk keys for prebuilts.

[Volde]

1 minute ago, Phentos said:

OEM keys are tied to the motherboard in the PC you install Windows on. If you change out your motherboard or possibly CPU, your key may break. 

 

You can call Microsoft, but they may or may not allow the key to be reactivated as OEM keys aren't intended for end users to use on custom systems. They are meant to be bulk keys for prebuilts.

I havent used the code yet i need to get the instalation screen to post on my new pc i have the iso file on a empty ssd and i need it to boot on that

[Cyberspirit]

@Volde Oem keys usually get tied to your motherboard and your Microsoft account. Not sure where you got yours but i got mine from Kinguin and i had to hit up Microsoft livechat in order to activate it.

 

It doesn't matter what drive you use it on all that matters is that the drive should be connected to your new pc you want to active Windows on.

Also you can just install windows and not active it on a different system and then just activate it whenever you want on the new system in case you have to use a different pc to install windows.

 

Hope this makes sense.

[Ryujin2003]

If you purchased a code, you should be fine. OEM is burned into the motherboard. If you purchased a key, install and you will be fine. If you register your windows to an account, it'll help in the future. You can activate your installation via username and password instead of having to type a key every time.

[Volde]

I kinda forgot about this topic but i got the iso file on flash and booted from there , took a while downloading it again but i got it now my rig is almost complete just need to wait for vega some gaming monitor discounts and il also try modding my case a little like luke did with his amethyst case mod il just try to make it more comfortable for the case