You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys
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Bad news for those planning to activate Windows 11 with a Windows 7 or 8/8.1 key: users noticed that the latest Windows 11 preview builds no longer allow activation with old license keys.
  • Giblets4all@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    2 years ago

    I reused a Win10 Pro key from a mini PC from 2015 onto a brand new build and it worked right away. Not sure what the difference is with your situation. Maybe it was your license type?

    • joey@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      Laptop licences are linked to the hardware. You technically do not have a key to begin with.