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You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys (www.neowin.net)
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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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[–] echo64@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago (3 children)

That's fine. But the chances of me giving Microsoft money for a copy of windows in 2024 is zero. I think that's true of pretty much everyone.

[–] ilickfrogs@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Right? They try to make us the product by hard baking invasive telemetry into windows. Then want us to pay for it too? Nawh.

[–] ElderWendigo@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

Most people buying a non-apple pre built machine or a laptop don't really have a choice. Microsoft subsidized their hardware so that they end up "buying" windows regardless. Especially regarding laptops, there just isn't always an option for buying the hardware and specs you want without getting Windows bundled by default. OEM bundling and business licenses are what's keeping Windows dominant in desktop market share. They don't need individuals to choose Windows, the choice has likely already been made for them.