Ready to leave Windows 10 behind? We break down the easiest ways to download, install, and upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

The 25-character product keys from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 were still good for activating a new installation of Windows 10 or upgrading to the Pro edition from Windows 10 Home.

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 ...

Microsoft let us ride the free upgrade train to Windows 10 and 11 for years, but now it seems that that path is finally closed.