You only have to deal with the Activate Windows watermark and regular notification of Microsoft asking you to activate Windows.
When you install Windows 10 on your device, the installation process would ask you to enter the product key, but you also have the option to skip it.Įven without the product key, you will get all the functionalities of Windows 10 and regular updates too.
The Retailer license can be transferred from one device to another however, it can be used only on a single machine. Windows 10 OEM license comes pre-installed on the laptops or desktops and cannot be transferred to other devices, while the Retailer license can be bought from the official Microsoft sources. For Windows 10, Microsoft officially provides two ways to get the license – OEM and Retailer. Microsoft Windows OS is one of the most pirated software in the internet world.
Piracy is one of the major problems faced by not only software developers but also consumers.