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"Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Loophole Closed, Hardware Restrictions Bypassed with Single Command"

Microsoft has closed the loophole that allowed users to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 11 for free by blocking the activation of Windows 7 and 8 keys on Windows 11. While previously activated machines will still work, users attempting to activate Windows 11 with a Windows 7 key will receive an error message. This change means that those looking to upgrade to Windows 11 will now need to purchase a legitimate Windows 11 key.

via The Verge|

#activation #microsoft #technology

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Microsoft Ends Free Windows Upgrades, Closes Loophole

Microsoft has officially ended the free upgrade offer from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 or 11. Users can no longer upgrade to Windows 11 using old Windows 7/8 keys. However, those with Windows 10 can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Microsoft also announced passwordless logins for Windows 11 and the discontinuation of WordPad after 30 years.

via Mashable|

#microsoft #technology #upgrade

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Microsoft Closes Activation Loophole for Windows 7 Keys on Windows 11 and 10

Microsoft is closing the loophole that allowed older Windows 7 and Windows 8 product keys to activate Windows 10 and Windows 11. This loophole has been in place since the launch of Windows 10 as a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users. While Windows 10 keys will still work on Windows 11, older keys from Windows 7 and Windows 8 will no longer activate either operating system.

via Windows Central|

#microsoft #technology #windows-10

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Google Drive drops app support for Windows 8 and 8.1

Google Drive's desktop app will no longer support Windows 8, 8.1, and 32-bit version of Windows 10 from August 2021. Users can still access Drive through their browsers, but they won't be able to sync or back up their files through the app. It is recommended that affected users upgrade their computer to keep syncing their files.

via The Verge|

#cloud-storage #desktop-app #google-drive

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Steam to End Support for Windows 7 and 8 in 2024.

Steam will stop supporting Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 from January 1, 2024, as the newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome that no longer functions on older versions of Windows. Users will need to update to a more recent version of Windows to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased through Steam. According to the February 2023 Steam hardware and software survey, users who use these older operating systems make up a tiny fraction of total users.

via IGN|

#gaming #steam #technology

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Steam to end support for Windows 7 and 8 in 2024.

Steam will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 starting January 1st, 2024, as the game client's latest features use an embedded version of Google's Chrome browser, which dropped support for those operating systems in February. This change will affect less than 1.9% of Steam users, but may leave them with no choice but to upgrade their OS or buy a PC with a supported platform. The end of support could be particularly troublesome if you need an older version of Windows for work or a retro gaming system.

via Engadget|

#operating-system #steam #technology

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Steam to Discontinue Support for Windows 7 and 8 in 2024

Steam will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems starting from January 1st, 2024, as the newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows. Future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above. Only 1.86% of Steam users came from the affected operating systems, but they have until next year to upgrade.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#steam #technology #valve