Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 and 8 keys can no longer activate any Windows 11 edition or version, not just Canary builds, as reported in September. However, Windows 10 keys are still valid.

At least for now, though, it seems like this change will only apply to future Windows versions. We were able to activate a fresh Windows 11 Pro 22H2 install with a Windows 8 Pro product key as of this ...

The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy a legit Windows 11 key. The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy ...

You can no longer activate Windows 11 and 10 with older Windows keys. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft is closing the ...

Microsoft warned us last month that our favorite Windows upgrade loophole was over, but now it’s official: The activation servers no longer let you use Windows 7 or 8 license keys to activate Windows ...

Microsoft recently blocked all Windows 7 and 8.1 keys from activating any Windows 11 version or edition. However, you can get a genuine Windows 11 license key for less and save $20. Taras Buria Neowin ...