🔹 1. Windows 10 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)

• Tied to Hardware: Once installed and activated, it's permanently linked to the first motherboard it’s installed on.
• No Transfer: You cannot transfer the license to another PC.

🔹 2. Windows 10 Retail License

• Not Tied to Hardware: Can be transferred to a new PC or motherboard (one device at a time).

🛡️ Genuine vs Cracked Software

✅ Genuine Windows / Office (Licensed)

• Full Microsoft Support – Updates, patches, and customer support.
• 100% Safe – No hidden malware or tampering.
• Permanent Activation – No risk of future deactivation.
• Microsoft Account Integration – Use OneDrive, Outlook, etc.
• Legal Use – Safe for business, school, and professional environments.
• Stable Performance – Reliable system without crashes or bugs.

❌ Cracked Windows / Office (Pirated)

• No Official Updates – May miss important security updates.
• Frequent Errors – “Your copy is not genuine” messages.
• Malware Risk – Hidden viruses, spyware, or backdoors.
• No Support – Microsoft won’t help you.
• Blocked Features – Microsoft 365 sync, OneDrive often don’t work.
• Legal Risks – Using pirated software is illegal and risky.

⚖️ Summary Table

Feature	Genuine Version	Cracked Version
Security Updates	✅ Regular updates	⚠️ Often blocked
Malware Risk	❌ None	⚠️ High risk
Activation Validity	✅ Permanent & legal	❌ Unstable, temporary
Cloud Features (OneDrive, etc)	✅ Fully supported	❌ Often broken
Legal Use	✅ Yes	❌ Illegal
Price	💰 Paid	💸 Free (but risky)

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