Windows 10: Can I use a Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11?

Discus and support Can I use a Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, I have purchased a refurbished laptop and it comes bundled with a Windows 10 Pro product key. I've checked and my computer is compatible with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Daniel González Pablos, Nov 17, 2023.

  1. DANIEL GONZáLEZ PABLOS
    Daniel González Pablos Win User

    Can I use a Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11?


    Hello, I have purchased a refurbished laptop and it comes bundled with a Windows 10 Pro product key. I've checked and my computer is compatible with Windows 11 Pro so I would like to install that version instead.My question is, if I install Windows 11 from an USB drive, can I use my Windows 10 Pro key to activate Windows 11 Pro?Thank you.

    :)
     
    Daniel González Pablos, Nov 17, 2023
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  2. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Nov 17, 2023
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  3. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User
    windows 10 key

    Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?
     
    Easy Rhino, Nov 17, 2023
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Can I use a Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11?

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    Click to expand... Yeah I went to that site, why do I need to buy a key?
    I won't buy a key, stupid.

    I'll revert back to windows 7 then.

    When I still was on windows 7, about a year ago I added 4GB extra ram which is a total of 8GB now,
    is that causing the problem?
     
    P4-630, Nov 17, 2023
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