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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)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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