On Windows 11, you can check the activation status in three ways through the Settings app, Command Prompt (or PowerShell), and the Run command, and in this guide, I will teach you how.

In the wake of Microsoft's Windows 10 launch, a one-year grace period was provided for users to activate the system using Windows 7 or 8.1 keys. This functionality, intriguingly, persisted into ...

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Microsoft has closed down a loophole that let you activate Windows 11 with Windows 7 keys. It means you’ll now need to buy a legit Windows 11 key. No more upgrades from Windows 7.

Until Microsoft rolled out the controversial update last month, folks running Windows 7,8, and 8.1 could update to Windows 11 for free by simply using the activation key of the older OS.

Microsoft says it’s investigating reports of Windows activation problems after the company blocked Windows 7 / 8 keys on Windows 10 / 11 installs. You might not be able to reactivate your ...

Ugh this kinda sucks but I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bunch of Windows 7 keys from 2009 that have been great with 10 and 11. I get that this free ride is over but it still sucks.