{"product_id":"windows-10-professional-oem-key","title":"Windows 10 Professional OEM Key – 1 PC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 10 Professional OEM key\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most cost-effective way to activate Windows 10 Pro on a single computer. It unlocks the complete Pro edition, including BitLocker, Remote Desktop and Hyper-V, and is ideal for new PC builds, refurbished machines and fresh installations. Order from Mcdkeys and receive your key by email, ready to activate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Windows 10 Pro OEM Key?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. An OEM licence is the type of Windows licence used by system builders when they prepare a new computer. It delivers exactly the same Windows 10 Pro features and updates as any other licence type, with one difference: once activated, the key is permanently linked to that PC's motherboard and cannot be moved to another computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsoft Windows 10 Professional OEM product key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-time purchase for 1 PC, no subscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e locked to the first device it activates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital key sent by email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit and 64-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e multilingual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOEM vs Retail Windows 10 Pro Licence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM key\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRetail key\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 10 Pro features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of PCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransfer to a new PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, tied to the motherboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinstall on the same PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew builds and PCs you plan to keep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsers who change hardware often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a different licence? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-10-professional\"\u003eWindows 10 Professional retail key\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-10-home-product-key\"\u003eWindows 10 Home product key\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 10 Pro Features Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eData protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitLocker:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-drive encryption for internal and removable storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Defender Antivirus:\u003c\/strong\u003e built-in protection against malware and ransomware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Hello:\u003c\/strong\u003e face, fingerprint or PIN sign-in on supported hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProfessional tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Desktop:\u003c\/strong\u003e access your PC from anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyper-V:\u003c\/strong\u003e run virtual machines on your own hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Policy and Domain Join:\u003c\/strong\u003e manage devices and connect to business networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Sandbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e test unknown software in a safe, temporary environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for up to 2 TB of RAM and two physical processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectX 12 and Game Mode for demanding apps and games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Buy an OEM Key?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePC builders\u003c\/strong\u003e activating a newly assembled desktop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefurbishers and repair shops\u003c\/strong\u003e preparing machines for resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome and office users\u003c\/strong\u003e doing a clean install on a PC they intend to keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 GHz or faster processor or System on a Chip (SoC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 GB or larger hard drive or SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 x 600 resolution or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternet:\u003c\/strong\u003e required for activation and updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Activate Your Windows 10 Pro OEM Key\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDuring a clean installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows 10 installation media from Microsoft's official website and create a bootable USB drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot the PC from the USB drive and select \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 10 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e as the edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter your 25-character OEM key when setup asks for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish setup and connect to the internet. Windows activates automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAfter Windows 10 Pro is installed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eSettings\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eUpdate \u0026amp; Security\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eActivation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eChange product key\u003c\/strong\u003e and enter the key from your order email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eActivate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 10 Support Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft ended standard support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025. An OEM key still activates and runs Windows 10 Pro, and Microsoft offers a separate Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for PCs that need security patches beyond that date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 10 Pro OEM Key FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs an OEM key a full version of Windows 10 Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You get the same features, performance and Windows updates as any other Windows 10 Pro licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I move an OEM key to another computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. An OEM licence is tied to the motherboard of the first PC it activates. If you expect to change PCs, choose our Windows 10 Professional retail key instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I reinstall Windows on the same PC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You can reinstall Windows 10 Pro on the same hardware and it will reactivate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I replace my motherboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows treats a new motherboard as a new PC, so the OEM licence will normally no longer activate and a new key is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the key work for 32-bit and 64-bit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It activates either version of Windows 10 Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow will I receive my key?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy email after payment is confirmed. Check your spam folder if it does not arrive, or contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@mcdkeys.com\"\u003esupport@mcdkeys.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your order number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my key does not activate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact our support team by email or live chat and we will help. 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