Do I Have a Retail Version of Windows 10?
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Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command box. Type cmd and press Enter. When the Command Prompt opens, type slmgr -dli and press Enter. A Windows Script Host Dialogue box will appear with some information about your operating system, including the license type of Windows 10.

Do I have retail or OEM Windows 10?

Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell and type in Slmgr –dli. You can also use Slmgr /dli. Wait a few seconds for the Windows Script Manager to appear and tell you which license type you have. You should see what edition you have (Home, Pro), and the second line will tell you if you have Retail, OEM, or Volume.

What is the retail version of Windows 10?

A Windows 10 Retail license refers to the license that you acquire when purchasing a copy of Windows 10 from Microsoft store or an authorized retailer. If you have a Windows 10 Retail license, you can transfer it to another computer, as long as you deactivate the old device.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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