{"product_id":"windows-11-pro-oem-key","title":"Windows 11 Pro OEM Key – 1 PC (Global, Online Activation)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 11 Pro OEM key\u003c\/strong\u003e gives one PC the full Windows 11 Pro edition at a lower price than a retail licence. It is a global key with automatic online activation, well suited to custom builds, refurbished systems and clean installs on a computer you intend to keep. Order from Mcdkeys and receive your key by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Windows 11 Pro OEM Key?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer. It is the licence type used when a new computer is prepared for sale. You get the same Windows 11 Pro features and updates as with any other licence. Once activated, the key remains linked to that PC's motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 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\u003eActivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic online activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e global, no region lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to the first PC it activates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 11 Pro Features Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSecurity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitLocker:\u003c\/strong\u003e encrypt internal and removable drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Hello with TPM 2.0:\u003c\/strong\u003e secure, password-free sign-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Sandbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e run untrusted programs safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusiness tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Desktop:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect to your PC from anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Policy and Microsoft Entra ID join:\u003c\/strong\u003e manage devices and join company networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyper-V:\u003c\/strong\u003e create virtual machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEveryday experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap layouts, virtual desktops and the redesigned Start menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectX 12 Ultimate, Auto HDR and DirectStorage for gaming on supported hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOEM vs Retail Windows 11 Pro\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 11 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\u003eOnline activation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransfer to another PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\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 keep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsers who change hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a transferable licence? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-11-professional-product-key\"\u003eWindows 11 Professional retail key\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 11 System Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 GHz or faster, 2 or more cores, compatible 64-bit processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 GB RAM or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 GB or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware:\u003c\/strong\u003e UEFI with Secure Boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trusted Platform Module 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Activate Your Windows 11 Pro OEM Key\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDuring a clean installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate Windows 11 installation media with Microsoft's official tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot from the USB drive and select \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 11 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter your 25-character OEM key when prompted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to the internet and Windows activates automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAfter Windows 11 Pro is installed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eSettings\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eActivation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eChange product key\u003c\/strong\u003e, enter the key and select \u003cstrong\u003eActivate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 11 Pro OEM Key FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this key activate online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Activation is automatic over the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I move an OEM key to another computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It stays with the first PC it activates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I reinstall Windows on the same PC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Windows reactivates on the same hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the key region locked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a global key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my key does not activate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@mcdkeys.com\"\u003esupport@mcdkeys.com\u003c\/a\u003e or use live chat. Our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e explains your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Other Windows 11 Licences\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-11-pro-phone-activation-key\"\u003eWindows 11 Pro phone activation key\u003c\/a\u003e: the lowest-priced Pro option, activated manually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-11-pro-5-pc-retail-key\"\u003eWindows 11 Pro 5 PC retail licence\u003c\/a\u003e: one key for five computers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-11-home-oem-key\"\u003eWindows 11 Home OEM key\u003c\/a\u003e: the Home edition for a new build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-11-pro-n-product-key\"\u003eWindows 11 Pro N key\u003c\/a\u003e: Pro without media apps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/windows-11\"\u003eWindows 11 product keys\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mcdkeys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68048688644462,"sku":"WIN11-PRO-OEM-1PC","price":22.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/1348\/1070\/files\/10776_windows-11-pro-2.png?v=1781683626","url":"https:\/\/mcdkeys.com\/products\/windows-11-pro-oem-key","provider":"mcdkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}