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Microsoft Ends Free Windows 10 and 11 Upgrades for Windows 7 and 8

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Microsoft Ends Free Windows 10 and 11 Upgrades for Windows 7 and 8
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Microsoft has officially ended the loophole that allowed users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free using product keys from Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. An announcement on the Microsoft Device Partner Center confirmed that the installation path for the free upgrade has been removed, while upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11 are still free. The change in policy indicates Microsoft's focus on the future with Windows 11 and new PCs that meet its minimum system requirements.

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