This article clarifies the activation limits for our software products, which is important to know before purchasing. Activating a license verifies its genuineness and allows you to use the software on a single device.
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Product Name | Activations per License | Transferable |
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (Retail) | 1 Activation | Yes |
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (OEM) | 1 Activation | No |
Microsoft Windows 11 Home (Retail) | 1 Activation | Yes |
Microsoft Windows 11 Home (OEM) | 1 Activation | No |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (Retail) | 1 Activation | Yes |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (OEM) | 1 Activation | No |
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (Retail) | 1 Activation | Yes |
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (OEM) | 1 Activation | No |
Key Points:
Each Windows license can only be activated once (1) on a single PC.
Retail-licenses can be transferred to another computer if needed. This allows you to move the license to a new device if you replace your old one.
OEM-licenses are tied to the original machine they are activated on and cannot be transferred.
Microsoft Office Suites
Product Name | Activations per License | Transferable |
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus (PC) | 1 Activation | No |
Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Business (MAC) | 1 Activation | No |
Key Points:
Both Office suites can only be activated once (1) on a single computer.
There is no option to transfer the license to another machine.
In summary:
Regardless of the type (Retail or OEM), Windows and Office licenses can only be activated once.
If you need to install the software on multiple devices, you will need to purchase separate licenses for each machine.
Retail-licenses for Windows offer more flexibility as they can be transferred to a new device.
We recommend carefully considering the number of devices you need to activate the software on before purchasing a license. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our support team for further clarification.