If you have something to add, drop your thoughts in the comments. Things haven’t changed much since ZDNet’s Ed Bott highlighted the issue in his highly credited piece.Įven if you plan to go ahead, you should decide first whether you’re willing to trade some benefits against the reduction in the cost offered by Windows System Builder versions. Even though you can buy a legal copy of Windows OEM online, there is a lack of information regarding whether you can purchase it as an end user.įor everyday users, it’s recommended to go for retail Windows as there is a lot of uncertainty built around what’s legal and what’s not - all thanks to Microsoft’s confusing licensing terms. Primarily, Windows OEM is intended to be pre-installed by PC makers or on system builder setups that are meant for resale to customers. You can head over to e-commerce websites like Amazon and eBay to grab a copy for your system builder project. If you’re not planning to buy a new PC, there are other ways to get a new copy of OEM Windows 10.
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