Need help getting it to work? Use our step-by-step guide. License types are different than operating system versions. They dictate what you can do with the software, while OS versions are distinguished by the features available. Multiple Windows license types exist, but the two commonly available to a home user are the retail and OEM varieties. If you visit an online retailer like Amazon Remove non-product link or Newegg , you can find both retail and OEM licenses for sale.
All the features of the operating system version are the same for both license types. The difference is that with a retail license, you can transfer the license key to a different PC later on. The process for activating a Windows 10 OEM license is the same as for a retail license. In exchange for a lower price, you get to use the license key on only one PC, period. Microsoft has historically been kind about such situations, however; you can usually call to reactivate the license after replacing a fried mobo.
But it is an extra hassle. Not all student discounts are reserved for the under set. As mentioned above, license types determine what you can do with Windows—and who can use it, as well. Through the Academic Volume Licensing agreements, schools can purchase access to Windows 10 Education for their students, faculty, and staff. Some make it available only on campus machines. Others will grant a license for use on a home machine. The catch: You have to sign up for at least one course to qualify for campus discounts.
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In those cases, your main options are the OEM license outlined above or buying through a reseller detailed below. Note: If you use this method, also keep an eye out for other software deals through your school. But this approach comes with a salt mine of caution. Platforms like eBay and Kinguin allow buyers to purchase product keys from third-party sellers.
Microsoft introduced product-activation technology with an update to Office but made it standard fare with Office XP, released in late May. In the case of Office XP, people can open the software programs 50 times before activating the product by phone or over the Internet.
The process "locks" the software to the person's specific PC configuration. Windows XP must be activated within 30 days by using an included activation wizard to connect to Microsoft online, "locking" Windows XP to the existing hardware configuration. If Windows XP is not activated within 30 days, it stops working and directs customers to the Internet to automatically activate the software. To reactivate the software in the case of reinstallation or due to too many hardware configuration changes, a character code must be obtained from Microsoft by telephone.
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Microsoft offers Windows XP discount The company confirms that it will offer discounted versions of Windows XP for home users who want to install the new operating system on several PCs.
CNET News staff. May 7, a.
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