Microsoft closes the "free upgrade" loophole from Windows 7/8 to Windows 11

[WYP]

You can no longer validate Windows 11 installs using Windows 7/8 keys.



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[NeverBackDown]

They wouldn't believe the amount of money I've saved myself or others with this loophole. Shame they stopped it. They don't make any money off it anyways

 

[hmmblah]

I'm almost out of Windows 7 keys, but disappointing anyway. Back to grey market keys.

 

[AlienALX]

TBH grey market keys are so cheap this really isn't an issue or news.

Always made me laugh when a guy spends thousands on a custom built PC then complained about a £15 key