: Once activated, your system will state "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account." Is it Legal?

Buying a is a cost-effective way to activate Windows, but it comes with specific technical and legal trade-offs compared to standard Retail licenses. What is a Windows OEM License?

: Sites like Newegg or Amazon (when sold directly by the platform) offer legitimate OEM "System Builder" packs. These usually come as a physical DVD or a scratch-off key card.

: The license is permanently "locked" to the first motherboard it is activated on. Unlike a Retail license, you cannot transfer it to a new computer later.