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.

    • @jasep@lemmy.world
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      131 year ago

      Actually it’s also affected for HWID activation. From the link you posted:

      Microsoft servers are currently rejecting HWID activation requests when activating through MAS, we’re checking what’s going on now. Use the KMS38 activation option for now.

    • Ænima
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      111 months ago

      If I could upvote you more than once, I would! Thank you for the info!!