Windows 10 Pro Retail Windows 10 digital

After reading the description below, you may also check the video below for a guided tutorial.

Before you buy, please read these notes and FAQ!
- This is only the Windows retail version key.
- Cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older operating system
- Requires a clean installation, and all prior data must be backed up
- Will not allow for a change to a different motherboard unless license key was uninstalled properly.

What does Retail license mean?
A Retail license refers to the license that you acquire when purchasing a copy of Windows 10 from your local store or an online retailer.

Windows Retail license - you can transfer the product key to another computer, as long as you deactivate the old device.

What is the difference between Windows 10 Pro OEM and retail?

The maindifference between OEM and Retailis that theOEMlicense does not allow moving the OS to a different computer, once it is installed. Other than this, they are the same OS.

Can I directly upgrade from an older operating system?
No, you cannot. A clean installation is required.
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What is a clean installation?
A clean installation means formatting your hard drive before installing Windows, so make sure that you have backed up your files.

1. Download media creation tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-hk/software-download/windows10

2. Run the media creation tool
- Create installation media for another PC
- Select the preferred language
- Select Edition: Windows 10 Pro
- Select architecture (64-bit or 32-bit)
- Select the media you want to create (USB flash drive or ISO file to create a DVD)

3. Perform a clean installation
- Boot from the USB flash drive or the DVD
- Select your language, time, and keyboard preferences
- Enter product key
- Installation type: Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
- Remove all partitions (this deletes all your data!) and create a new one to install Windows

Note:
To avoid any issues in the redemption process, redeem the code without any network connectivity (unplug cable, disable wireless)