Windows 8

Microsoft blocks Windows 7 keys from activating Windows 11 for free

Published By Shweta Ganjoo || 21 April 2026, 09:22 PM

Windows 7, 8 users may now have to pay to upgrade to Windows 10, 11

Using a Windows 8.1, Windows 7 PC? How to upgrade to Windows 11

Windows 8

Microsoft ends support for Windows 8.1, Windows 7, time to upgrade to Windows 11