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Microsoft KW9-00140 Windows 10 Home 64-bit OEM

Genuine Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit OEM license — upgradeable to Windows 11 for new PC builds.

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Overview

The Microsoft KW9-00140 Windows 10 Home 64-bit OEM System Builder edition provides a genuine, fully functional Windows 10 Home license intended for new PC builds. This is the same operating system found on consumer PCs worldwide, offering the familiar Windows desktop environment, Microsoft Edge browser, Windows Defender security, Cortana assistant, and full access to the Microsoft Store. The 64-bit architecture supports modern hardware with more than 4 GB of RAM, and the license is upgradeable to Windows 11 provided the target hardware meets Microsoft's compatibility requirements, including TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot support.

As an OEM System Builder product, this edition comes with important restrictions that distinguish it from the pricier Retail version. The license is permanently bound to the first motherboard it is activated on and cannot be transferred to another machine. Microsoft does not provide direct technical support for OEM licenses — that responsibility falls to the system builder or the end user. The product ships as a DVD in a plain envelope with a scratch-off product key, so users building systems without an optical drive will need to create a bootable USB installer using Microsoft's free Media Creation Tool on a separate computer. For anyone assembling a new desktop or workstation on a budget, this OEM license delivers the complete Windows 10 Home experience at a meaningfully lower cost than retail.

Key Features

UPGRADEABLE to Windows 11, DVD FORMAT please see specific device requirements to ensure compatibility.

OEM IS TO BE INSTALLED ON A NEW PC with no prior version of Windows installed and cannot be transferred to another machine.

OEM DOES NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT | To acquire product with Microsoft support, obtain the full packaged “Retail” version.

PRODUCT SHIPS IN PLAIN ENVELOPE | Activation key is located under scratch-off area on label.

GENUINE WINDOWS SOFTWARE IS BRANDED BY MIRCOSOFT ONLY.

Specifications

Brand
Microsoft
Model
KW9-00140
Edition
Windows 10 Home
License Type
OEM System Builder
Architecture
64-bit
Language
English
Media Format
DVD
Intended Use
New system installations only
Upgradeable
Yes, to Windows 11 (hardware dependent)
Microsoft Support
Not included

Frequently Asked Questions

No. OEM licenses are permanently tied to the first PC they are installed on. If you replace the motherboard or build a new system, you will need a new license.
No. OEM System Builder licenses do not come with Microsoft direct support. For a version that includes Microsoft support, you would need the full Retail packaged edition.
The product ships as a DVD, but you can use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB installer on another computer, then activate with the product key included in the package.
Yes, this license is upgradeable to Windows 11, provided your hardware meets Microsoft's Windows 11 system requirements including TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and a compatible processor.
The OEM version is less expensive but is locked to one machine and has no Microsoft support. The Retail version costs more but can be transferred to a new PC and includes Microsoft technical support.

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