Before buying a licence, the same questions often come up: what is the difference between an OEM and a Retail key, what happens if I change my motherboard, is it legal in Switzerland? Our guides answer them simply, without jargon.
OEM or retail key: what’s the difference?
The same software, but not the same rights: which one suits your PC and your plans.
Is Windows tied to the motherboard?
What happens to your licence when you change your motherboard or computer, and how to reactivate a Retail key.
Phone activation for Windows and Office
Step by step: how to activate a key by phone when online activation is not offered.
Are cheap licence keys legal in Switzerland?
What Swiss law says about reselling software licences, and what to check before you buy.
Shared account or individual key: what’s the difference?
What sets access to a shared account apart from an individual activation key, and what to know before choosing.
Choose your licence
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Any other question?
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