You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys
You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys
www.neowin.net You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys
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.
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I couldn't activate my W11 with a genuine W11 key taken from a previous W11 install.
I've run into this twice, both times I've had to deal with Microsoft Support for around 2-3 hours to resolve, shitty for a paying customer.
Yup, that's the joy of OEM keys. I'm glad Linux doesn't have any stupid DRM like that.
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