Over the years, users of Windows You may remember a landmark moment when Microsoft launched Windows 10.
During this period, the company activated an option that allowed free upgrade from older versions, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.
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This offer represented an opportunity to migrate to the latest operating system without the need to purchase a new license.
Initially, this possibility had a defined expiration date, which was scheduled for July 2016. The idea behind this was to promote the adoption of the new operating system within a specific period.
However, theMicrosoft extended the offer well beyond the originally established deadline, as indicated by information shared by partner site Genbeta.
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The option to switch to the latest version of Windows from Windows 7 or Windows 8 remained available even with the release of Windows 11.
Although it was not possible to directly modify these older versions, using the wizard update people could use their license keys for a clean install of Windows 11.
The process in this case was relatively simple: users were able to install Windows 11 from scratch, applying the Media Creation Tool, and then omit entering the license key during the installation wizard. installation.
The key could be added later in the “System > Activation” section if it was a retail (non-OEM) key. This key, therefore, is about to come to an end, as announced by Microsoft.
Microsoft has communicated through the Device Partner Center portal that it plans to eliminate this direct option from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 11.
However, the company did not specify an exact date for this change, indicating that it will likely occur in the next operating system changes.
The company clarified that upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will remain free, meaning there will be no need to purchase an additional license in these situations.
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