Microsoft Closing Loophole that Allowed Windows 7/8 Keys to Activate Windows 10/11

Microsoft is closing the loophole that allowed old Windows 7 and 8 keys to activate Windows 10 and 11.
This loophole has existed since Windows 10 launched in 2015 as a free upgrade from Windows 7/8.
The free upgrade offer was supposed to expire after 1 year but continued working until now.
Windows 10 keys will still activate Windows 11 on eligible PCs.
This change is already live in Windows Canary builds, with general availability expected next year.

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