Microsoft Hikes Windows Licensing Fees for PC Makers

Microsoft has increased its Windows licensing fees for PC manufacturers by up to 10%, according to reports. This is significantly higher than in previous years, when increases were typically only a few percentage points.

The exact increase varies between OEMs, as Microsoft charges different licensing fees depending on the hardware manufacturer and product category. However, some original equipment manufacturers have seen Windows license prices rise by 7% since July.

This price hike comes at a difficult time for the PC industry, which is already struggling with higher manufacturing costs driven by an ongoing memory shortage.