Will I retain my OEM product activation if I upgrade my Windows 10 from Build 1607 to Build 1703?

[ravenlimadinata]

I am planning to upgrade my Windows 10 Build 1607 to 1703 but I am worried that the OS's factory activation (OEM License) will be unavailable. Will I be able to do that without losing my OEM license?

[Dirk-Diggler · Accepted solution]

Windows 10 is signed to your hardware. You won't need a product key to reactivate Windows 10 on the same hardware. So yes you will retain your product activation.

[ravenlimadinata]

What if I upgrade my Windows 10 to Windows 10 Pro edition? How does the activation work for this case?

[CF4]

Hi

My assumption is that you will pay for the upgrade.

[ravenlimadinata]

Of course I will pay for the upgrade. Will it replace the hardware signed license?

[CF4]

Hi

I dont know, but

keyfinderinstaller

or magicaljelly bean

or produkey

will give your current key, which you can write down and store for future use.