HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OEMInformation Important Considerations Activation Compatibility:
First, let’s decode the filename. "OEM" stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer (Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, Sony, etc.). When you bought a pre-built PC, the case usually had a shiny sticker (the Certificate of Authenticity) and the BIOS contained an SLIC (Software Licensing Description Table) string.
