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Can I activate a Windows 10 with a Windows 11 key? Since Windows 10 keys are no longer for sale.
OBS.: I don't want Windows 11 for now, so don't try to force me to upgrade to Windows 11.
Hello.
unfortunately it is not possible to activate Windows 11 with a Windows 10 key, each product needs its corresponding key. However, you can still buy Windows 10 activation keys, including directly from the Microsoft website.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/windows
I hope this is help you.
Regards
Hello Fabricio,
When I click on that link (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/windows) I get redirected to this one: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare-windows-10-home-vs-pro, and it doesn't show any option to buy Windows 10.
you are right. this is the official link, and MS has removed the online purchase of windows 10.
you can go the other way. Contact support directly by phone. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/global-customer-service-phone-numbers-c0389ade-5640-e588-8b0e-28de8afeb3f2
Other possibility, including the recommendation on the site, is to buy a license via a license partner
https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/partner-dir?exp=ubp8
Another possibility is to buy through partners for OEM licenses, such as Dell, HP, Asus etc.(most commum and cheep)
I hope this information help u.
Regards
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Yes, only two OEM editions (IoT Enterprise LTSC, SE) are restricted to Windows 11, all other editions share the same keys with Windows 10
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When a computer with Windows 10 or 11 is updated licensing information is entered into Microsoft servers.
Once licensing data is in Microsoft servers in almost all situations it is no longer necessary to record product keys to move from Windows 10 to 11 or vice versa.
Most computers running Windows 11 can clean install Windows 10 and most computers running Windows 10 can clean install Windows 11.
So it is possible to activate Windows indirectly.
