Well, if you are unlucky, your key is available x times and it is an illegal licence. they also like to sell an OEM version, i.e. this is not transferable to another PC. got weak and bought a Windows 11 Pro key for 20 euros. it went well at first, 2 Windows updates later Microsoft blocked my Windows on the grounds that it was an illegal version. then I could no longer activate it. no answer came from Key Support.
The version is a retail version with a perpetual licence for one user, supplied as a software box on USB. It contains a licence key and is not bound to an individual device, unlike an OEM version, which is bound to the hardware and is not transferable. A licence sticker is usually included with software boxes.
Hi Vernichon,
Yes, Windows 11 Pro is compatible with ARM processors, but you need to check that your ARM device is eligible. Devices with ARM processors must have native support for Windows 11. However, some x86/x64 applications may not be optimised or may run less smoothly. So also check that the software you want to use is compatible with ARM.
In my opinion, Mobo and CPU should go. Just make sure you don't change them too much. Leave the graphics card and HDs as they are and possibly change them later. Piece by piece.
We regret the complications. These should certainly not occur. We sell this item several times a day and never actually have this problem.
Unfortunately, we have no direct insight into the order in question.
We therefore hope that our customer service, together with the manufacturer, can offer a solution as quickly as possible.
Hello,
In my opinion, no!
The licence key is allocated to the PC and registered with Microsoft, so it's not possible to reuse it on another machine.
When you buy or receive a new PC, it will have Windows pre-installed and its licence key.
I hope I've been reassuring.
You can install this version on a PC. An upgrade to Win 11 is also free of charge afterwards.
If you use a new mainboard in 1 to 2 years, you can install and activate this Windows again. It could (but must not) run on 2 PCs. There are only problems with activation if you want to activate it for a short time in succession. But always use the Pro version.
I think the problem is that’s an OEM license. It can only be used to make a fresh install. You cannot update from Home. Moreover, the license key will be linked to your pc so you won’t be able to transfer it to a new computer in the future. I didn’t know either that I bought an OEM version.
To activate Windows 11 Pro, follow these steps:
## Online activation
- Click on the Windows start icon and enter "Activation settings" to get to the activation window.
- Click on "Change product key" and enter the 25-digit product key that you can find on the packaging or in the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
- Click on "Next" and then on "Activate" to finalise the activation. After a few seconds or minutes, you will be notified that the software has been activated with a digital licence.
## Telephone activation
- Press the Windows key and the R key, enter "Slui 4" and press Enter.
- Select your country and make a note of the installation ID and the telephone number of the Microsoft activation hotline.
- Call the hotline, enter the installation ID and receive a confirmation ID. Enter this confirmation ID to activate Windows 11.
Make sure you are using the correct product key that matches your licence of "Windows 11 Pro (1 x, unlimited)".
No, you cannot simply use the Windows 11 Pro product key on another PC after the old system has been decommissioned. Microsoft licences are usually tied to a specific hardware and cannot be easily transferred to other devices.
In order to use the product key on a new PC, the old system would have to be deactivated and the product key released by Microsoft, but this does not happen automatically when the old system is taken out of operation. It is advisable to contact Microsoft support to request the transfer of the licence and ensure that this is permitted under the licence conditions.
ATTENTION! I wanted to upgrade my Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro with this product. Now the product key on the CD packaging is not accepted (error message: product key is invalid). After 2 weeks of enquiries to Galaxus, I still have no answer. They refer me to Microsoft. Microsoft gave me a case ID number, which has now landed me back at Galaxus. Conclusion; after 2 weeks since the purchase and 4 phone calls with Galaxus customer service and a long chat with Microsoft, I still have no Win 11 Pro on the notebook and no solution to the problem! As I had already opened the packaging, I cannot return this product. As it is software, I can no longer register it as a "Defective Product" for exchange. I have now paid Fr 135 and received nothing in return. Just an FYI before you guys order this.
This version is bound to the hardware - right?
On the one hand it clearly says OEM, on the other hand it was claimed here that it is a transferable licence (retail). According to my research, however, this is incorrect. As far as I have found out, it is an OEM (hardware-bound) DSP (without support) SB (self-builder) licence. So you can transfer it exactly once to a new mainboard via a Windows account and that's it.
My source for this would be: https://answers.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/forum/all/system-builder-lizenz-f%C3%BCr-privatnutzer/cdcde32a-8885-4dcc-8204-802052fa5652
Could a professional please give their opinion? I'm not sure how long the system will run under Windows and the licence will probably be transferred to another system in a few years' time.
Thank you!
