Bad news for those planning to activate Windows 11 with a Windows 7 or 8/8.1 key: users noticed that the latest Windows 11 preview builds no longer allow activation with old license keys.
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Well it was nice as in it was permanent, it got attached to your account and you could simply reinstall and so on without having to setup anything.
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And also, it got you attached to your account, and Microsoft loves that you use an online windows account.