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Can I save an OEM key to my MS account?
One of my laptop is shipped with an OEM key and Windows 10 Pro is activated automatically when upgrading from Windows 8. How can I sync this key to my MS account? Thanks
- OEM licenses are linked to the machine. You will not need the license key to reinstall Windows at any point on that same machine. These cannot be linked to your Microsoft Account because it lives and dies with the machine and cannot be transferred.
An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key is tied to the hardware of your device, meaning it’s typically embedded in the BIOS/UEFI of your laptop. This allows Windows to activate automatically when it's installed on that specific hardware.