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<\/td>Microsoft account needed for the activation<\/td>Can be used for a version ugrade<\/td>Can be used again <\/td>Physical delivery<\/td><\/tr>
Windows 10 & 11 Pro<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Windows 10 & 11 Pro Retail<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes 1)<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Windows 10 & 11 Pro OEM<\/td>Varies<\/td>No<\/td>Yes 2)<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Windows 10 & 11 Pro OEM Sticker<\/td>Varies<\/td>No<\/td>Yes 2)<\/td>Yes 3)<\/td><\/tr>
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Windows 10 & 11 Home OEM<\/td>Varies<\/td>No<\/td>Yes 2)<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Windows 10 & 11 Home OEM Sticker<\/td>Varies<\/td>No<\/td>Yes 2)<\/td>Yes 3)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1) Can upgrade Windows Home to Windows Professional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Key will be stored in the BIOS of the mainboard, a reinstallation on the same PC is possible, if the mainboard is not changed. Hard drive, CPU and other components can be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) A original sticker with the key from Microsoft, unknown to us, will be send to you. The sticker will look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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