


Your OEM key can help with registration and installations. When manufacturers like Dell or HP ship a computer, the installed operating system has what is referred to as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key. The product key helps ensure the operating system has not been installed on multiple computers. Every version of Windows is assigned what is referred to as a product key. Manufacturers ship the computer with the Windows operating system already installed. The vast majority of Windows 10 users are using a computer purchased from a PC manufacturer such as Dell, HP, Asus, or others.
