Microsoft Desktop Licensing

There are only two legal ways to acquire a full Windows desktop license for a new desktop PC. The first and most economical way, is to have the software preinstalled by the PC provider (original equipment manufacturer or system builder). Or, customers can acquire a full packaged product license through retail stores and software retailers. Each desktop PC must have a unique full Windows desktop license. Microsoft Volume Licensing programmes such as Open License, Select License and Enterprise Agreement cover Windows operating system upgrades only and do not provide a full Windows desktop license. Once the desktop PCs have a full Windows desktop license, a Volume Licensing programme agreement can be acquired and used to provide version upgrade rights. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) operating system licenses originate and expire with each desktop PC. They are not transferable.

 

Understanding Windows Desktop Licensing

Many customers may be unaware they have unlicensed Windows desktops. Customers may be at risk if they:

  • Acquired desktop PCs without Windows desktop operating systems preinstalled and then used media associated with a Volume Licensing programme agreement to install Windows operating systems.
  • Acquired desktop PCs with non-qualifying Windows desktop licenses preinstalled with the base operating system and then used a commercial Volume Licensing programme agreement to upgrade to a different version of a Windows operating system.
  • Performed in-place motherboard upgrades without acquiring new Windows licenses.
  • Downloaded and installed software from non-Microsoft sources.

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1) Oracle, Oracle Hyperion, Hyperion and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and / or its Affiliates.
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3) Any other trademark, name, logo, images, etc. are copyright and trademark of its respective owner which also includes Innov8 Infinite Technology Pvt. Ltd.