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You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys; maybe last chance to activate using Windows 7 or 8 keys, for 22H2. (www.neowin.net)

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[-] Giblets4all@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I reused a Win10 Pro key from a mini PC from 2015 onto a brand new build and it worked right away. Not sure what the difference is with your situation. Maybe it was your license type?

[-] joey@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Laptop licences are linked to the hardware. You technically do not have a key to begin with.

[-] confusedwiseman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It was the license that came on an Acer laptop. Completely non transferable per Microsoft.

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