How-To Geek on MSN

Windows 11 without activation is surprisingly usable, here are the 4 things that get locked

You don't ever have to activate Windows 11 if you can live with certain limitations.
YouTube on MSN

How to find Windows 11 product key

Want to know how to find your Windows 11 product key? In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to find the product key ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft says you can’t activate Windows 10/11 with old Windows 7/8 keys anymore

Ugh this kinda sucks but I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bunch of Windows 7 keys from 2009 that have been great with 10 and 11. I get that this free ride is over but it still sucks. It ...
The Verge

Microsoft has closed the free Windows 11 loophole — Windows 7 keys no longer work

The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy a legit Windows 11 key. The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy ...