Microsoft Shuts Down the Windows 7 to Windows 11 Pipeline Microsoft Shuts Down the Windows 7 to Windows 11 Pipeline, Microsoft has finally terminated the longstanding arrangement that permitted those with Windows 7 and Windows 8 product keys to upgrade to Windows 11 for free by first going through a Windows 10 upgrade process. Last month, Microsoft issued an update on its device partner center, announcing the discontinuation of the Windows 7 to Windows 11 installation path. No longer activate the previous OS version However, users had reported that up until now, older OS keys were still effective in gaining access to the company’s latest operating system. That’s no longer the case. Neowin attempted to utilize a Windows 7 key to access the latest Windows 11 beta Canary build last month but was unsuccessful. Initially, these keys could activate Windows 11 version 22H2. Nevertheless, as of Wednesday, The Verge confirmed that these keys no longer activate the previous OS version, nor...