Microsoft blocks Windows 7 keys from activating Windows 11: What does this mean

Microsoft has closed a loophole that allowed users of older versions of Windows to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Previously, Windows 7 and Windows 8 users could activate Windows 11 using the activation code for their older versions. However, Microsoft has now removed this option, stating that the free upgrade offer ended in 2016.

Microsoft blocks Windows 7 keys from activating Windows 11: What does this mean
Microsoft has closed a loophole that allowed users of older versions of Windows to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Previously, Windows 7 and Windows 8 users could activate Windows 11 using the activation code for their older versions. However, Microsoft has now removed this option, stating that the free upgrade offer ended in 2016.