| Microsoft account needed for the activation | Can be used for a version ugrade | Can be used again | Physical delivery | |
| Windows 10 & 11 Pro | No | No | No | No |
| Windows 10 & 11 Pro Retail | Yes | Yes 1) | No | No |
| Windows 10 & 11 Pro OEM | Varies | No | Yes 2) | No |
| Windows 10 & 11 Pro OEM Sticker | Varies | No | Yes 2) | Yes 3) |
| Windows 10 & 11 Home OEM | Varies | No | Yes 2) | No |
| Windows 10 & 11 Home OEM Sticker | Varies | No | Yes 2) | Yes 3) |
1) Can upgrade Windows Home to Windows Professional
2) Key will be stored in the BIOS of the mainboard, a reinstallation on the same PC is possible, if the mainboard is not changed. Hard drive, CPU and other components can be changed.
3) A original sticker with the key from Microsoft, unknown to us, will be send to you. The sticker will look like this:
