ViVeTool: Unlock Windows features Microsoft doesn’t want you to see

The tool works on all current builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 and uses the same internal A/B test logic that Microsoft ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft says you can’t activate Windows 10/11 with old Windows 7/8 keys anymore

Ugh this kinda sucks but I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bunch of Windows 7 keys from 2009 that have been great with 10 and 11. I get that this free ride is over but it still sucks. It ...
Neowin

You can no longer activate new Windows 11 builds with Windows 7 or 8 keys0 0

In December 2022, we published a short PSA, reminding users they could still activate Windows 11 and 10 with valid Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 keys. This practice dates back to 2015 when Microsoft launched ...
TWCN Tech News

Windows 10 product key not working on Windows 11

Windows 10 product usually works with Windows 11, but the problems occur if your Windows 10 license is an OEM license (tied to original device hardware and not transferable) rather than a Retail ...
Guru3D

Windows 11 Surpasses 55% Global Market Share as Windows 10 Declines

Windows 11 has hit a major milestone this month, officially surpassing the 55% global market share mark. According to StatCounter’s latest figures for October 2025, Microsoft’s newest OS now runs on ...