▸ Can my employer tell I”m using an OEM license?

A: No. OEM licenses are identical to retail in operation. No one can tell the difference.

▸ Does OEM affect gaming performance?

A: No. Gaming performance is identical between OEM and retail licenses.

▸ Can I use an OEM key for a virtual machine?

A: Yes. OEM keys work in virtual machines on the licensed host computer.

▸ Is there a limit to how many times I can activate?

A: On the same hardware, you can activate any number of times. Hardware changes may require a new key.

▸ Will my OEM key be blacklisted?

A: No. Legitimate OEM keys purchased from authorized resellers like KeyStarter will not be blacklisted. Blacklisted keys typically come from unauthorized resellers selling volume license keys illegally.

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