Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10%
Microsoft Industry windows oem Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10% The higher fees come as manufacturers grapple with rising memory and component costs By Skye Jacobs August 11, 2026, 10:56 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Rumor mill: PC makers are facing another cost increase as Microsoft raises Windows licensing fees for some OEMs by 7% to 10%, according to a report from Taiwan's United Daily News.
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Microsoft Industry windows oem Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10% The higher fees come as manufacturers grapple with rising memory and component costs By Skye Jacobs August 11, 2026, 10:56 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Rumor mill: PC makers are facing another cost increase as Microsoft raises Windows licensing fees for some OEMs by 7% to 10%, according to a report from Taiwan's United Daily News. The increase reportedly took effect in July, adding to manufacturers' costs as they continue to deal with higher prices for memory and other hardware components. The fees apply to companies that build PCs and ship them with Windows preinstalled.
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