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You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys; maybe last chance to activate using Windows 7 or 8 keys, for 22H2. (www.neowin.net)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] [email protected] 52 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Probably blocks the MAS activation scripts from working too.

Sure enough, on their site:

Note: Microsoft servers are currently rejecting HWID activation requests when activating through MAS, we’re checking what’s going on now. Use the KMS38 activation option for now.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the real blow. Truly the end of an era.

[–] scottywh 11 points 1 year ago

It will absolutely get figured out and gotten around again.

[–] zrk 2 points 1 year ago

Wow, what a timing, just discovered MAS last month and used it last week. Was truly nice and easy, and I liked the technical explanations on their website.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Lucky me, just used last month to upgrade to 10 pro

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Looks like it's time to start using reactos i guess... ☹️