How to understand the Windows license?

Question

Windows

We bought a pc dexp in dns in the invoice it was indicated without software. At launch, it turned out to be Windows 10 with an oem license, but there is no sticker.
Can I use it for commercial purposes?
Plus I have a license key for Windows 10 Home with one language. Can I use for commercial purposes. Is there a sticker?

Answer 1

How to understand the Windows license?

A license is a permission to use a copy of the program issued by the copyright holder.

We bought a pc dexp in dns in the invoice it was indicated without software.

Fine.

At startup, it turned out to be Windows 10 with an oem license, but there is no sticker

Sometimes it happens. What's with the stickers?

Can I use it for commercial purposes?

If it works - there is such a possibility.

Plus I have a license key for Windows 10 Home with one language. Can I use for commercial purposes.

You can too, just remember that using products without a license is illegal, and problems are possible.

Is there a sticker?

Where?

Answer 2

If you do not have supporting documents on the acquisition of the software, then its use is not legal. The sticker does not bother anyone, any check first of all looks at the documents for the acquisition: a purchase / sale agreement, invoices, payments.
You can use a previously purchased license for Windows, but the version and edition of the installed Windows must match the license. It is also desirable that the activation code matches. Usually, the inspectors do not look at what exactly is on the computer, if everything is in order with your documents, but theoretically they can check this too. On Win10, you can change both the release and the activation code without any problems, although I'm not sure about the OEM versions.

Answer 3

You can use anything and for anything - for example, an assembly from ZverDVD on a working computer in the office.
Let's reformulate the question: in case of verification, do you get punished for using OEM Windows (home Windows)?
Counter question: Will someone come to you in principle to check your Windows? Who are you?
And immediately everything will fall into place. A legal entity, in addition to a key and a sticker, also needs a document confirming the purchase of a license, which can be presented during verification.

Answer 4

1. If there is no sticker or any documents on the acquisition, it cannot be said that you have a license
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware...
2. As far as I saw on the Internet, everything converges to that Windows is called home just so that buyers understand the possibilities. It can be used for business

Answer 5

It now seems to be activated and licensed regardless of the sticker.
PS There are other operating systems that are more convenient, stable and secure.