Ars Technica

Upgrading to W8Pro...is my old W7Pro key still valid?

I'm looking at updating my Mac Pro's Bootcamp from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 8 Pro. My question is will my Windows 7 key still be valid? If so, I could update the Home Premium on my laptop to Pro... If ...
The Verge

Microsoft has closed the free Windows 11 loophole — Windows 7 keys no longer work

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 ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft says you can’t activate Windows 10/11 with old Windows 7/8 keys anymore

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. It ...
Neowin

Windows 7 keys no longer working? Get a genuine Windows 11 license and save $20

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. Earlier this month ...
CCM

If you want Windows 11 for free, you have to hurry...

Without much fanfare, Microsoft announced that users will no longer be able to install and activate Windows 10 or Windows 11 with older Windows 7 and Windows 8 product keys. Neowin performed a number ...