Microsoft has reportedly increased Windows licensing fees for PC manufacturers by 7–10% — a much larger hike than in previous years. 4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tagsMicrosoft has reportedly raised Windows licensing fees for PC manufacturers by significantly more than in previous years. The report cites a PC industry executive who said Microsoft traditionally raises Windows OEM licensing fees by only a few percentage points each year. Microsoft charges different licensing fees depending on the hardware manufacturer and product category, meaning the exact increase varies between OEMs. The higher licensing fees apply only to manufacturers that preinstall Windows on new computers.