Microsoft does not communicate on it, and yet: it is possible to recover a Windows 11 license for free if your PC is still under Windows 7 or 8. Indeed, the activation key for both OS works to install the current version. That said, it is very likely that the users concerned do not have a computer compatible with the latest iteration of Windows.
The beginning of 2023 marked the end of one of the most popular operating systems of all time: Windows 7. Microsoft has indeed stopped rolling out security updates for the OS, making it obsolete. The (many) remaining users must therefore urgently find an alternative, otherwise they will remain vulnerable to malware and other hacks.
Microsoft had then set up a program allowing them to switch to Windows 10 for free. Since then, some users have wanted to know if this method also works for Windows 11, even though the Redmond firm has not communicated anything on the subject. . And the answer is very good news: it is quite possible to upgrade to Windows 11 for free using a Windows 7 license.
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How to install Windows 11 for free from Windows 7 or 8.1
Indeed, as several Internet users report, the activation key provided at the time with their version of Windows 7 works perfectly with the latest version of the operating system. It is therefore sufficient to follow the usual method to install the latter, then enter its product number at the time of activation. Here’s how to go regarding it:
- Have the activation code for your Windows 7 or 8.1 license ready
- Click on the link at the bottom of the article
- Click on the button Download in the section Assistant d’installation de Windows 11
- Open the downloaded file
- Follow the instructions on the screen. Don’t forget to select the option to store your data.
- Once done, type the activation code of your license to activate Windows 11
There you go, welcome to Windows 11! This possibility of switching to the latest OS is excellent news for users looking for a solution following the end of support for Windows 7. However, it should be noted that many of them will not be able to take advantage of it. Indeed, there is a good chance that these do not have a PC that meets Windows 11 configuration requirements. But, you never know.
