Microsoft Ends Free Windows 7 to 11 Upgrade Loophole After 7 Years

Microsoft ended the free Windows 7 to 11 upgrade path that let users access Windows 11 with old keys.

The upgrade deal started in 2015 with Windows 10 and was supposed to last 1 year but quietly continued for over 7 years.

Windows 7 and 8.1 support ended this year, Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Upgrades from 10 to 11 are still free.

The $130 Windows 11 Home price was bypassed by using old Windows 7 keys to upgrade, but this no longer works.

Rumors suggest Windows 12 could arrive in 2024, likely leaning heavily into AI like ChatGPT integration, continuing Windows 11's focus.